Chapter 31

Liliana was so furious at Lucas' comment that she nearly passed out. She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "When does your cooling-off period end?" Lucas paused. He'd never really believed Miranda would go through with it, so he hadn't paid much attention. But now, hearing Liliana's question, he did the math. And when the date hit him, something in his chest tightened. "It's on the 9th next month." There was not much time left. "Got it." No matter what Lucas thought, Liliana was never going to let them actually divorce. Lucas hung up the phone and sat in a daze for a long time before slowly coming back to his senses. Eva was still hanging around the office when the workday ended, sticking close to Lucas and showing no sign of letting up. "Mr. Holden, I don't know who else to turn to. I'm not asking for anything more—please just take me to see Mr. Sunders this once." "I'm busy." Lucas opened the car door. But Eva slammed it shut and blocked his way. "Mr. Holden, you have