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I nearly slumped with relief when I realized that it wasn't Lucian.
Was I already so frightened of him? I bent down and started to pick up the phone.
"Ma'am, are you alright? I didn't mean to startle you. I'm so sorry! " Concern flickered in her eyes as she collected the phone which had fallen from my hands, I recognized her as one of the employees.
"It's fine, what do you want? "
What does he want?...would have been more appropriate, because I was sure that her appearance here had something to do with Lucian.
What did he want from me? My heart was twisted tight in anxiety while waiting for her response, but if anything she seemed even more uncomfortable than I was. Her eyes frequently scanned around the room.
"Gabrielle...right? I have
