Chapter 174 Sleep Out

• The guards stood still—the weight of their knowledge evident in their eyes. The rumors from the dinner party had traveled fast, and they knew who Lucas was. His connection to Willy had earned him a certain respect, but it didn't ease the tension hanging in the air.
• "Not allowed inside?" Lucas's voice was steady, but confusion flickered across his face. His brow furrowed as he crossed his arms. "Which Ms. Xavier are you talking about?"
• His eyes shifted from one guard to the next, his mind already working. Was it Heidi? Or was it Celine—the woman who ruled his life with the slightest command?