Chapter 315

Valerie grabbed Lucius by the collar. Her glare was sharp and fierce. "You might as well tell them outright that you've already seen through their setup and are curious to see how far they'll go. "Ever read any strategy books? Underestimating the enemy is the greatest mistake in battle. "They wouldn't stage something this bold unless they came prepared." Even Silas found himself nodding along. "Ms. Collins is absolutely right. Makes perfect sense." Then, catching Lucius' murderous glare through the rearview mirror, Silas immediately fell quiet. Lucius had no problem playing along with other people's schemes when it suited him. But Sonia's stunt had crossed a line. The whole thing left a bitter taste in his mouth. "When it comes to feelings," he said flatly, "I don't lie." If he liked someone, he liked them. If he didn't, he didn't. He wasn't the kind of man to fake emotions or toy with a woman to achieve a goal. Sonia's proposal wasn't just disgusting. It was absurd. The