Chapter 233
In that moment, Aurora wasn’t thinking about anything else. Her eyes were fixed solely on the man before her. She had to admit that Lucas was exactly her type. Everything about him aligned perfectly with her aesthetic. If it had been anyone else, she would never have accepted it this naturally. Sensing the shift in her mood, Lucas moved with even more intensity.
Just as things were heating up between them, a sudden shrill ring cut through the air, shattering the hazy atmosphere. Lucas flinched, startled, and even Aurora’s eyes regained some clarity. She glanced at him, voice tinged with irritation. “Your phone.” Lucas’ voice was hoarse. “Ignore it.” The phone rang on for a long while before finally stopping. Both of them let out a silent breath, but just as Lucas leaned in again, the phone rang once more. Most of the moment’s heat instantly dissolved. A flicker of annoyance crossed Lucas’s face, but when he saw the caller ID, he forced himself to answer. “Alright, I got it. I’ll teach you later.” Lying beside him, Aurora heard the voice on the other end. It was all too familiar—who else could it be but Wendy? The moment she realized who it was, a wave of bitterness surged in her chest. So, what exactly did she mean to Lucas? If even something this intimate could be interrupted by someone else, then what about after this? Would this kind of situation happen again and again? The thought chilled her. While her mind spiraled, Lucas was already wrapping up the call. “Okay, let’s leave it at that for now. Don’t worry too much.” He offered a few casual words of reassurance before abruptly ending the call.
Just as Lucas reached out to wrap his arm around Aurora’s waist, ready to continue, she pushed his hand away without hesitation and sat up, her expression darkening. The moment her gaze landed on his face, what came to mind was Wendy’s smug, provocative look. Aurora took a deep breath, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t suppress the ache in her chest. Why? She had already warned herself not to get upset. She should’ve known better, shouldn’t she? Why did these emotions still come rushing in? She hated this version of herself.
Lucas sensed her change and knew his timing had been wrong. He parted his lips to explain. But Aurora was already getting dressed in silence. Her voice was calm, almost too calm. “I’m tired. You should go.” God knew how hard she fought to stop herself from asking the one question burning in her heart: Was I just here to satisfy your physical needs? She shut her eyes. Even if that suspicion existed, she couldn’t say it aloud. This was a matter of pride. If she asked, she would lose. It would mean admitting she’d fallen first.
Lucas looked flustered. “Rora, I can explain. Just give me a chance, okay?” But she was already fully dressed, standing upright. “If you’ve got nothing else, you should get dressed and leave. This is Walton Corporation. Let’s not give anyone the wrong idea.” With that, she opened the lounge door and walked back into the office, leaving Lucas behind. She didn’t look back.
Aurora knew she couldn’t blame Lucas. After all, they’d both agreed from the start—it was about mutual benefit, nothing more. So of course, emotions were never supposed to be part of it.