Lucas Quinn visited Charlotte Allison's office for the first time, sipping on watermelon juice as he stood up to take in the surroundings.
The office was spacious, dominated by cool tones that instilled a sense of calm.
There was a small lounge area, with a balcony housing several succulent plants, much like the ones on her room's balcony, all well-kept.
Lucas noticed a layer of ash in the ashtray on her desk, indicating she had smoked quite a bit today.
He walked towards the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offered a great view of the bustling roads and countless skyscrapers outside.
The sound of the door opening caught his attention.
Lucas turned around to see Charlotte Allison entering with a tablet in her hand.
"Wait for me a bit."
As she approached, she put down the tablet and didn't hesitate to kiss the corner of his lips.
It was both a comfort and an expression of longing.
"Your lipstick tastes like rose today," Lucas said, licking the corner of his lips.
