What has Lucian done?
It was a question that made Lucian—the very man who never stopped for anything—pause.
With Nolan defending Ashley as if his life depended on it, Lucian could only order Gustav to confirm everything.
According to Nolan, it was his idea to go out. It was Nolan who insisted—not Ashley. Why? Because Primo had finally asked Ashley for something, and she had been distressed, knowing she wasn't allowed to go out.
"It's why we tried calling you," Nolan added, now standing in Lucian's office as they waited for confirmation from the men Gustav had sent.
Meanwhile, Lucian sat behind his desk, his eyes fixed on his phone, staring at the missed calls Nolan had made earlier that day. As for Gustav, who stood beside them, his expression was a mixture of confusion and shock.
It was as if he couldn't believe any of it.
"Why…?" Gustav finally asked, looking at Nolan. "Nolan, why would you—"
