17. She is unto something

Collins kept quiet allowing Lucian to pour out his frustration. He knew best not to interrupt the big boss while he ranted.

"There is only one place I know she'd be—my mother's grave. Drive to Vale's Cemetery immediately," Lucian instructed, reclining in his chair.

He frowned as his phone buzzed.Seeing Melissa's name on the caller ID, he groaned and blocked her number with a few taps.

"Reject their offer. I'm not interested," Lucian said firmly.

"But you already signed the document," Collins stammered. "You can't just back out. Please, reconsider."

Since he had no say in any of Lucian's decisions, he decided to put a call through Melissa to tell her exactly what Lucian said. He pulled the car in reverse and drove off.

Lucian was determined to cancel the deal with Miss Rodriguez, despite its profitability. He had his reasons, but he kept them to himself.