Chapter 285

Claire Richards quickly scooped up BunBun and padded toward the study. The door was ajar. She peeked in and immediately spotted Lucas Bennett pinned to the floor by Brandon Harris, one arm twisted awkwardly behind him. Julian Archer was lounging on the couch nearby, a faint smirk tugging at his lips despite the stern expression. “Brandon, ease up. That’s a bit much, don’t you think? Mr. Bennett just knocked over the globe ‘cause he got fidgety, no harm done.” Only then did Brandon let up. He’d tried eavesdropping earlier, but music had drowned everything out. Then suddenly, the music cut, followed by a loud bang. He rushed in, saw Lucas holding a heavy metal globe, and thought he was about to smash Julian with it… “My bad.” He helped Lucas off the floor. Lucas looked like he’d swallowed a lemon. As he rubbed his sore arm, he could practically feel the bruises setting in—whatever this guy ate growing up, it clearly came with super strength. Julian said lightly, “About what we were discu