Chapter 26

After placing the bag down, Julie smiled and said, "I'll head off now. Don't forget to finish your lunch and not let it go to waste." "Do you want me to see you out?" Julie shook her head. "No, you stay here. It's your first day at work, so make sure to do well." With that, she waved goodbye and walked out of Lucian's office. As soon as Julie left, Lucian quickly dialed Blaine's number. The call connected, and Lucian said urgently, "Come to the company now." There was a brief pause on the other end. "Luce, what's going on? You don't sound like yourself." "Just get here and take me to the hospital." ... Julie took the elevator down to the first-floor lobby. The receptionist greeted her politely when she saw her. "Ms. Somers, are you heading out?" Julie smiled and nodded. As she stepped out of the building, she noticed it had started to snow lightly. She realized there had already been quite a few snowfalls this winter. Walking toward the subway entrance, she was about to swip