I looked up at the hand gripping Chloe's wrist and saw Lucas.

　　He was dressed sharply today in a crisp white shirt, tailored slacks, and spotless black leather shoes. The clean and polished look made him even more striking.

　　"Being a mistress with such arrogance is truly something," Lucas said in a calm, measured tone. "But when you're throwing accusations about shamelessness, did it never occur to you that wearing the mistress label means you've lost all shame ...