Chapter 18 pt.2

"Why did you ask for me, Mr. Lust?" Luca turned his attention back to Carnation. Of course, he had a different reason for inviting her to his office.

"I know you're in a serious relationship with my friend." He cleared his throat to remove the bitterness in his voice. He should not be bitter. Carnation and Wregan are not to blame for his heartbreak. He was a coward, who did nothing to win Carnation's heart.

"Wregan spoke to me, and he wants me to cancel your contract here in Casa de Lujuria. Did he discuss this with you? Do you know about his plan?" Carnation nodded. "Can I then ask you a question?"

"What is it?"

"I just want to know," he paused. None of his own, Luca clenched a fist under the table. "I don't have the right to ask, but I want to know. Do you perhaps. . .love him?" He swallowed hard, nervous at Carnation's response. Yes, she confessed to him that she had a crush on him. And, he just wants to know her true feelings for Wregan, because a