Morning settled over Imperial beneath a pale winter sky.
A familiar black Maserati slowed in front of De L'amour before coming to a smooth stop near the entrance.
Yue Ling reached for her seat belt.
"I'll see you later."
Lu Tian gave a quiet hum but said nothing.
She glanced at him, already recognizing that particular silence.
"What?"
"Nothing."
Her eyes narrowed suspiciously.
"Then why are you looking at me like that?"
Lu Tian remained perfectly composed.
"Like what?"
Yue Ling shook her head. There was no point arguing with a man who could maintain a straight face through almost anything.
She leaned over and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Have a good day, Mr. Lu."
She reached for the door.
However, before she could open it, a hand caught her wrist.
Yue Ling barely had time to turn before Lu Tian pulled her back toward him.
His lips captured hers.
Her eyes widened for a second before slowly closing.
The kiss was brief but far from innocent.
