Chapter 30

"Put me down, Mr. Sterling." Ariella kept her tone cold, clearly trying to draw a line. "Calling me Mr. Sterling in my arms? Doesn't that feel a bit awkward?" Being in his arms... she didn't know what was going on either-maybe she was still freaked out. Whatever he said now made her heart skip a beat. Avoiding his teasing, half-smiling gaze, she cleared her throat and said flatly, "Not really." Lucian didn't respond further, just carried her to his apartment and knocked on the door. Milla quickly rushed over and opened it. The moment she saw Ariella in Lucian's arms, her concern spilled out. "Oh my, Miss Rios, what happened? Are you hurt?" She wasn't even injured, just spooked. But of course, he insisted on carrying her. Milla's question made Ariella turn crimson like a boiled shrimp. She shot him a glare-wasn't she clear about not needing to be carried? Now she looked ridiculous. But Lucian stayed calm and casually answered, "She's hurt. Go make some herbal fish broth." "Sure thing! I