Chapter 71 A Reason to Compromise

"Molly, right?" Adam smiled. "It's your first day. How are you settling in?" "It's been great so far!" Molly grinned, the dimples on her cheeks adding to her playful charm. Lucas' gaze briefly flickered toward me. "I'm doing fine too," I replied with a small smile. Adam kept up the conversation, chatting about this and that, keeping things light. Meanwhile, Lucas sat beside him—silent, aloof, radiating an untouchable coolness. He didn't say a single word throughout the meal. It wasn't until the two of them were finished did he finally speak. "Take your time." I met his gaze and nodded. Molly, always cheerful, waved enthusiastically. "Bye!" … As they walked away, Adam glanced back at me before leaning toward Lucas and muttering, "Don't you think Ms. Whitman is really beautiful?" He sighed dramatically. "Especially in that suit today. Absolutely stunning. Just mesmerizing—Ow!" He yelped in pain. "Sorry," Lucas said expressionlessly, shooting him a cold look. Adam winced, r