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Lucas leaned back in his seat, eyeing Samantha with calm intensity. “So, I take it that Adam’s son survived the poison attack yesterday? And now, because of that, he’s grateful to you, and you got the deal.”

Samantha’s brow arched, a flicker of surprise crossing her face. She hadn’t expected him to be so perceptive. “You catch on quickly. Yes, the boy survived, and I got the cooperation I needed.” Her voice held a note of irritation, and she folded her arms. “I didn’t bring you here to question my business decisions.”

Lucas met her gaze evenly. “Then maybe you shouldn’t have involved me in the first place if you didn’t want questions.”

Samantha bristled, unaccustomed to such straightforwardness. Most men she interacted with would do anything to please her. Lucas’s unbending attitude was both infuriating and… intriguing. She gave him a pointed look. “Remember, you may have helped, but that doesn’t mean you can say whatever you please.”

A faint smile crossed his face. “Likewise, Ms.