Chapter 58: Overshadowed and forgotten
As Layla approached the car, a man in a mask discreetly snapped photos of her. Pulling his cap down to obscure his face, he quickly ducked behind a nearby vehicle. Once Layla’s car drove off, the man checked his camera, satisfied with the shots. He tapped the Bluetooth device in his ear.
"I’m almost done. I’ll inform you once the job is complete," he muttered, tapping the device again before slipping into his car and driving away.
Meanwhile, inside Layla’s car, she focused on reviewing a proposal for Lucius’ early morning meeting. Before she could absorb the details, Lucius reached over, snatching the file from her hands and shutting it. Layla raised an eyebrow in annoyance.
"Give it back," she demanded firmly.
"No," he replied with a teasing smile. "Leave work at the office."
"But I need to prepare for your meeting tomorrow. It’s my first day, and there’s still so much to learn," she argued.
"Ask me, and I’ll tell you," he offered.
Layla frowned. "Shouldn’t it be the other way around? I’m your assistant, after all."
Lucius chuckled. "Then let’s switch roles. You be the boss, and I’ll be your assistant."