Chapter 27 Don't You Trust Me?

Lorna's eyes darted fearfully to the area under her office desk where, unmistakably, the broken scissors were recovered. The officer spoke to them, "Getting the results will take a bit of time. Let's wrap this up tomorrow." Luke responded with a polite nod. "Sure, appreciate your help." Yet, Lorna wasn't ready to back down. "Luke, don't you trust me?" Without turning, Luke replied, "Don't call me Luke. I trust only facts." He then took Charlotte's hand and they left together. Lorna watched them go, seething with jealousy. She thought bitterly about how Charlotte, who had only been at the company for a mere two months, had already grown so close to Luke. In her mind, she vowed to make Charlotte pay. Charlotte hesitated to hold his hand, aware of the crowd of co-workers drawn by the commotion. Nonetheless, Luke held her hand, unfazed by the onlookers. Some colleagues approached Lorna, trying to console her. "Don't worry too much. Since you know she entered your office, you're cle