章 108: A Different Side

A low, guttural sound bubbled in Lucian's throat as he fought to contain his frustration. He had planned this evening meticulously, down to the smallest detail, all in an effort to impress Valentina and win her over.

But as Chloe's obnoxious behavior continued to escalate, he knew his chances were slipping away. He needed to find a way to separate Valentina from her before Chloe's behavior ruined everything.

Lucian's jaw tightened, his hands curling into fists at his sides. He forced himself to take a deep breath, a cold calm settling over him as he turned to his sister. "Chloe, enough," he said, his voice low and commanding.

Chloe looked at him with a smug smile, clearly enjoying the chaos she was causing. "Oh, come now, brother. I'm just getting to know your little pet."