Chapter 361

The middle-aged woman’s face turned pale.

Her body swayed unsteadily.

Anna Ross glanced past her and walked straight ahead.

She was no saint.

If others treated her poorly, she wouldn’t offer them kindness in return.

Lucas Evans handed the tablet to his assistant.

He gave a few quiet instructions.

Then he quickened his pace to catch up with her.

"Anna."

That retreating figure made his heart race.

No matter how many times he saw her, it was always the same.

Anna turned at the sound of his voice.

She hadn’t wanted to see him.

How did he know which floor she lived on?

"Lucas, did you need something?" She stood by the door, her fingers resting on the handle.

The earlier commotion still echoed in her mind.

Those vile words were unbearably harsh.

Her mood was thoroughly ruined.

Lucas took two steps forward.

He noticed her hesitant hand.

It made him both bitter and amused.

Did he really seem like such a villain?

He raised his hand slightly. "I just helped you out."

"Won’t you invite me in for a glass of water?"

Anna paused.

He was right.

Sophia Roscente was still home. He probably wouldn’t dare try anything.

She smiled. "Of course."

The door opened.

She called out for Sophia Roscente.

There was no response.

Anna bent to change her shoes.

She fetched a new pair of slippers for Lucas.

"Your place is quite spacious." Lucas glanced around before settling on the sofa.

Anna handed him a glass of water. "It’s enough for living."

Her heart skipped a beat.

This apartment had been prepared by that person.

She was ultimately living in someone else’s space.

Lucas noticed her distraction.

He set down the water glass and pulled something from his jacket.

Anna sat across from him, absently scrolling through her phone.

Her gaze was empty.

"Anna, a gift from my business trip." Lucas slid a small box toward her.

Anna looked up.

A sapphire necklace lay quietly inside the box.

Its brilliance was dazzling.

"It’s beautiful!"

She studied it for a moment longer.

This very necklace had appeared in auction news just days ago.

The Australia event.

A mysterious buyer had acquired it for a sky-high price.

So it was him.

It was too valuable.

She couldn’t accept it.

She had no right to.

"Thank you, but I can’t accept this." She pushed the box back.

Lucas’s smile stiffened.

How could she not be worthy?

In his heart, she deserved the finest things in the world.

He leaned forward, his voice urgent. "I brought this specifically for you."

"I just thought it would suit you."

"Please, don’t feel any pressure."