Chapter 37: Nearby
Lucas sat behind his desk, piles of paperwork scattered in front of him, the weight of Amos's absence adding to his already busy schedule.
His focus wavered momentarily as he recalled the phone call from Amos a few days ago.
The accident had been severe—a truck collision that left Amos injured and bedridden. It had also derailed their efforts to uncover the person responsible for planting the camera in his mansion.
Lucas had urged him to recover first and not worry about the investigation for now, but that meant the task had fallen entirely on his shoulders.
As he buried himself in the paperwork, a knock on the door pulled him from his thoughts.
He glanced up and called out, "Enter."
The door opened, revealing Julia, her entrance deliberate and graceful. She wore a simple but elegant dress, her hair perfectly styled, and in her hands was a lunchbox. The scent of freshly prepared food filled the room as she approached, placing the lunchbox on his desk.
"Thought you could use a break," she said, offering him a smile.
Lucas leaned back in his chair, grateful but hesitant. Ever since Amos's absence, Julia had been making regular appearances at his office with meals for him.
It wasn't something she'd done before, and while he appreciated the gesture, it felt odd.
After all, Julia was a renowned actress, always busy with events, interviews, and award ceremonies.