Chapter 136: Trapping her
"Why do you look so tired? Did you not sleep?" Lucius questioned, his sharp gaze fixed on Roger as he strolled into the living room, hands tucked casually into his pockets.
Roger quickly rose from the couch and offered a respectful bow. "I was keeping watch on Sylvia, as Boss instructed," he explained, his voice tinged with exhaustion. He rubbed his eyes, betraying just how little rest he’d gotten.
Lucius frowned, his brow furrowing in displeasure. "Don’t tell me you slept in the car," he scolded Roger in a firm voice. "I didn’t mean for you to spend the entire night outside like that. Besides, Sylvia’s not the type to sneak off in the middle of the night."
Roger looked sheepish but didn’t argue, simply lowering his head in acknowledgment of Lucius’s words.
Before the conversation could continue, Layla appeared in the doorway, her voice breaking the tension. "Breakfast is ready," she announced with a bright smile. She glanced at Roger. "Roger, come and join us."
"Thank you, Madam, but I wouldn’t want to intrude on you two," Roger replied politely, shaking his head slightly.
Layla, however, wasn’t having it. "Just come," she insisted, her tone leaving no room for argument. She glanced at Lucius, her eyes silently instructing him to ensure Roger followed.
With a small smirk, Lucius turned back to Roger. "You heard her. Don’t make me drag you to the table."
Relenting, Roger nodded and followed as Layla disappeared into the kitchen. She quickly removed her apron, thanked the maids for their assistance, and made her way to the dining table, where Lucius and Roger were already seated.