Chapter 70 An Assistant

"I'm not getting down at the office building. I don't want anyone to see me," I added. Lucas didn't say anything at first. After a brief silence, he asked casually, "Am I that unsightly?" "That's not what I meant. I just don't want to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings." "I don't mind." His voice was smooth yet distant, carrying a trace of cold detachment. I was momentarily stunned as I stared at him. Despite what he said, he still pulled the car to a stop. "Thanks. I'll head out now." "Wait for me here tonight." "Okay," I answered, shut the door, and stepped out. For some reason, an odd feeling crept up inside me. It almost felt like Lucas and I were sneaking around behind someone's back. … I checked in for my first day at the company. Another girl started on the same day as me. She looked younger, probably a fresh graduate. A senior colleague, Kennedy Jackman, showed us the ropes throughout the day. The work of a legal assistant seemed tedious, but at the same time