After all, no one else would have dared to act this way; only Aurora could pull it off. And it was precisely because of Lucas’ presence that she could be so bold. Leonard naturally stepped up beside her, ready to move forward.

“Alright, let’s head inside and see what’s going on.”

As the three of them entered the building, they were greeted by the perfectly made-up receptionist.

“Miss Walton…”

The sing-song voices from the front desk sounded almost like a litter of purring kittens.

“If you’ve got something to say, just say it properly,” Aurora said with a raised brow. “Don’t stand there acting like you’re about to cry.”

She watched as the receptionist anxiously dusted herself off, even wiping down her suit like she was polishing a trophy.

“All done. Everything’s yours. I’ve taken care of it,” the receptionist said hurriedly.

Leonard couldn’t help but chuckle at Aurora’s reaction.

But she remained calm. “It’s alright. I know exactly what those shares mean.”

She wasn’t looking to cause a scene right now. She also knew that if those shares stayed in her hands for long, it wouldn’t take much for people to try and snatch them away. If nothing else, Aurora had learned to be keenly aware of her situation.

Leonard glanced at her, seeing how caught she was between diplomacy and pressure, and gently reminded, “Aurora, right now what matters most is finding out where the Chairwoman is. We can’t afford to waste time here.”

His words snapped her back to reality. She turned to Lucas with an apologetic look. “I’m sorry. You came all the way to the company today, and I haven’t even been able to properly welcome you.”

Lucas and Leonard exchanged a glance–neither had expected that, beneath Aurora’s seemingly easygoing nature, she was still so considerate.

“Let’s head upstairs,” Lucas said. “We’re not going to find anything useful down here anyway.”

Leonard gave a small nod and followed along.

At that moment, Lucas’ expression darkened. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“I already told you,” Leonard said, lifting his chin with a touch of pride. “The Chairwoman and I go way back. Even if I drop by to visit her, it’s completely appropriate.”

His tone was casual, but the glint in his eyes made it clear—this was pure provocation.

Lucas caught it immediately. Aurora did too. Even from the side, she could tell exactly what Leonard was doing.

Still, she couldn’t deny that there was a certain thrill in having this sense of control, of being the one both men were dancing around.

They all made their way to her office.

At first, Aurora felt a little unsettled. After all, she had said some sharp things to her mother. Now, returning to the company felt awkward. But she quickly reminded herself that this wasn’t the time to dwell on pride or past arguments. Grace’s health was the priority now. Everything else could wait.

Chapter 386

Aurora looked at the two men. “Make yourselves comfortable. Once I confirm where the Chairwoman is, we’ll head over together.”

Lucas and Leonard kept up their act of civility, but it was just that—an act. Leonard, though calm on the surface, was quietly watching Lucas the entire time, studying his every move. There was something about him that didn’t sit right. And the longer Leonard stared, the more familiar Lucas looked. This time, Leonard was sure—Lucas wasn’t just some pretty face. No, he was something else entirely.

And Aurora? She was being played. At least, that’s what Leonard was starting to believe.