"Oh, Lucius! I didn't expect to see you here." Darius rose from his seat as Lucius entered the office, right on Layla's heels.
"I thought I'd pay my respects to my father-in-law," Lucius replied smoothly, his gaze resting briefly on Layla.
Darius, however, wasn't convinced. He knew full well why Lucius was really there—it was always about Layla. Keeping his expression neutral, he gestured to a chair. "Please, make yourself comfortable."
Lucius, ever the gentleman, first pulled out a chair for Layla, who took her seat without a word. "Now that I've greeted my father-in-law, I'll wait for Layla outside," Lucius said, giving her one last glance before excusing himself from the office.
