41As I felt the sudden tap on my shoulder, I turned around, startled, only to find Lucas standing there. My heart sank. "What was he doing here?" I wondered.Lucas looked at me with a smug grin and asked, "Oh, fancy meeting you here! Are you here to have fun with your children like me and Grace?"I gritted my teeth and forced a smile. "Yes, I am," I replied, trying to hide my annoyance. "But honestly, I had no idea I would encounter you two here."Lucas chuckled. "Well, it hadn't occurred to me either, but since you mentioned it, I guess it's just a real coincidence then."I realized I had been talking too much, and my children were tugging at my sleeve, urging me to leave. Feeling the need to escape this awkward encounter, I quickly said to Lucas, "Well, we're heading to the carousel. It was nice seeing you, but we have to go."I turned away, hoping to distance myself from him and the strange situation. However, before I could take a step, Lucas called out to me, getting my attentio

43"What happened?" I asked, my concern evident in my voice.Taking a deep breath, Lucas responded with a slight tremor in his voice, "Grace just had an accident."Instantly, my heart raced with worry. Without wasting a second, Lucas dashed out of my office, beckoning me to follow. As we hurriedly made our way outside the hospital, I handed him the keys to my car, offering it as a means to quickly reach the site of the accident. In a matter of minutes, we arrived to find Grace safe but visibly shaken, standing by her car."What happened, Grace?" I asked, my voice gentle yet filled with concern.Grace took a moment to compose herself before recounting the events. "I was on my way to retrieve the results of an examination from the hospital when I lost control of the car. It slid into the wall, causing the accident."Relieved that she was unharmed, I reached out to comfort her. "Thank goodness you're alright, Grace. That must have been such a scary experience."She nodded and gave a small

45At that moment, I was convinced in my heart that Grace was the one who had plotted to kill me, and I was determined to prove it. Despite continuing with my consultations, I couldn't wait to confront Grace and unravel the truth between us.But before that, I knew I had to speak with Lucas. During my break, I rushed to his office, determined to catch him before he left for lunch. I arrived at his door and swiftly entered without even knocking, not bothering to close the door behind me. After all, I didn't plan on spending much time in his office anyway.Lucas' office was cluttered, filled with computers and stacks of papers. It was a typical information-filled workplace. I found Lucas, or rather Logan, standing, keys in hand, seemingly ready to leave. Thankfully, I had made it in time, arriving swiftly. He was dressed in a blue and gold t-shirt, paired with a distinctive pair of pants.As soon as he noticed me, his expression changed. The familiar arrogant smile that I detested so mu

47Lilian POVBefore either of us could respond, a shrill ring cut through the tension, breaking the spell that had enveloped us. Lucas let out a discreet sigh of relief, reaching for his phone in his pocket. As he answered the call, he put it on speaker, allowing the conversation to fill the room.It was the mechanic, his voice filled with concern. "Mr. Parker, I need to tell you something," he began, his words carrying a sense of urgency. "Someone deliberately tampered with the brakes of Miss Grace Moorens's car. It was an intentional act to cause an accident."A collective gasp echoed through the room, disbelief etched on our faces. Grace's eyes widened in shock, her hand instinctively reaching for her chest. "Oh my God," she whispered, her voice trembling. "Who would do something like that?"Lucas thanked the mechanic, his voice laced with gratitude, before ending the call. But Grace wasted no time in seeking answers. "Why did my mechanic call you instead of me, Logan?" she asked,

49Lilian POV"No! No and no!" I quickly answered.Damien looked at me skeptically, his brow furrowed. "Are you sure?" he asked cautiously.I immediately answered, the words rushing out of my mouth. "There is no way Damien! She might have interpreted some banal gesture," I insisted, my voice desperate.He put down his fork and leaned back in his chair, his eyes searching mine. "On top of all, everyone knows that I'm the boss's wife. How can Logan can court me?" I rambled, hoping to reassure him.Damien remained silent for a moment, seemingly lost in his thoughts. His suspicions crept into the conversation, and my frustration began to bubble. "It is precisely because Logan is above suspicion that he might try to pick you up," Damien finally said, his tone serious.I couldn't contain my anger any longer. "Dog gonit! Why are you so suspicious?" I snapped, my frustration evident.Did he know the truth that Lucas and I kissed each other? The thought settled uncomfortably in my mind, stokin