NIGHT VISIT

Meanwhile, Ace sat in his darkened office, his eyes fixed on the screen of his phone. He had been tracking Lucian's movements all day, and he knew exactly where she was.

A sly smile spread across his face as he thought about the text message he had sent her earlier. He knew it would rattle her, and he was eager to see how she would react.

As he scrolled through his phone, he saw that Lucian was now at her apartment building, accompanied by her friend Sarah. Ace's eyes narrowed as he thought about Sarah's involvement. He didn't like it one bit.

He quickly dialed a number on his phone, and a low, gravelly voice answered on the first ring. "Yes, boss?" the voice said.

"I need you to keep an eye on Lucian's apartment," Ace said, his voice low and menacing. "I want to know everyone who comes and goes. And I want you to make sure that Lucian knows she's being watched."

The voice on the other end of the line grunted in acknowledgement, and Ace hung up the phone. He leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. Lucian thought she could escape him, but Ace was always one step ahead.

Ace's smile grew wider as he thought about his next move. He decided to pay Lucian a visit, to remind her that he was always watching, always waiting.

He got up from his chair and walked over to the door, where his driver, Nora, was waiting. "You're done for the night, Nora," Ace said, his voice dismissive. "Go home."

Nora looked at him curiously, but said nothing. She simply nodded and turned to leave.

As soon as Nora was gone, Ace got into his car and started the engine. He pulled out of the parking garage and onto the streets, his eyes fixed on the GPS screen as he made his way to Lucian's apartment building.

The streets were quiet as Ace drove, the only sound being the hum of the engine and the soft glow of the streetlights. Ace felt a sense of excitement building in his chest as he thought about what he was about to do.

He pulled up to Lucian's apartment building and turned off the engine. He sat in the darkness for a moment, watching the building, before getting out of the car.

Ace walked quietly to the entrance of the building, his eyes scanning the area to make sure no one was watching. He slipped inside and made his way to the elevator, his heart beating with anticipation.

As he rode the elevator to Lucian's floor, Ace couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. He was going to remind Lucian that she belonged to him, and that he would never let her go.

Lucian's eyes widened in shock and fear as she approached the door. She had been trying to calm herself down after the doorbell and the knock, but her heart was still racing with anticipation.

As she reached out to grab the doorknob, her hand trembled with fear. She took a deep breath, trying to steel herself for what might be on the other side of the door.

Slowly, she turned the doorknob and pulled the door open. For a moment, she just stood there, frozen in fear, as she took in the sight of Ace standing in the hallway.

His eyes locked onto hers, and Lucian felt a chill run down her spine. She tried to speak, but her voice caught in her throat.

Ace's gaze seemed to bore into her soul, and Lucian felt like she was trapped in a nightmare. She couldn't move, couldn't breathe, as Ace's presence seemed to fill the entire hallway.

The air was thick with tension as Lucian and Ace stood there, locked in a silent standoff. Lucian's heart was racing, her mind screaming for her to run, to hide, to escape. But her body seemed rooted to the spot, unable to move or react.

As the tear rolled down Lucian's cheek, she and Ace stood there, frozen in a silent stare. The air was thick with tension, and the only sound was the quiet dripping of the tear onto the floor.

Lucian's eyes blazed with anger and hurt, while Ace's eyes seemed to bore into her soul, his gaze piercing and intense. For a moment, it seemed like time itself had stopped, and all that existed was the two of them, locked in this silent, charged moment.

The silence stretched out, heavy and oppressive, until finally, Ace spoke, his voice low and husky. "Lucian..." he began, but Lucian cut him off, her voice trembling with rage.