Chapter 22 The Diamond Ring

• Lucien was leaning against her desk, his suit jacket unbuttoned to reveal a dark-patterned shirt underneath. One arm rested lazily on the armrest, his slender fingers idly twirling a small silver object.
• When Violet saw what was in his hand, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. She rushed over to snatch it back.
• But Lucien was faster. He grabbed her wrist, his large hand enveloping both hers and the diamond ring between them.