Chapter 116

ELORA'S POV The minute Lucas and I entered his office, both of them were already waiting in his office. Maya straightened in her seat with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes, while Mr Peterson sat beside her with his eyes locked on Lucas. I don't know if I'm confused or something, but Mr Peterson looks quite familiar, and with the way his gaze landed on me the moment he saw me behind Lucas and the way his brows lifted in surprise tells me he definitely knows me from somewhere. He stood and extended a hand toward Lucas. “Mr Banner,” he greeted warmly, “It's been a while. It's a pleasure meeting you again.” “Likewise,” Lucas said with a professional tone. His voice carried that smooth, low authority that always commanded attention. Maya also stood from her seat, “Good morning, Mr Banner.” “Miss Maya,” he replied curtly, giving her the kind of polite acknowledgement that meant nothing. “Please have a seat.” We all sat down. But then Peterson looked towards me again with a smile on h