Lucas seemed amused by my shocked expression. His smile, partially hidden in the haze of smoke, carried an enigmatic charm.

　　"Well, I don't want it either. Not just any woman can crawl into my bed, and certainly not one who thinks she's worth this much."

　　Seeing Chloe's mortified expression gave me immense satisfaction.

　　She used to flaunt her father's position as the hospital director, looking down on everyone and parading her so-called charm. Her lab ...