Chapter 77

"Who was that?" Lucas asked in a cold tone, as expected. However, Alice behaved as if she hadn't heard him.

Lucas waited for a response, but when none came, he walked to the other side of the bed. As Alice continued her work, she observed him making his way towards her.

With an abrupt move, Lucas reached for her phone, attempting to unlock it.

"What's the passcode?" he demanded.

Ignoring his question, Alice focused on her laptop, intentionally avoiding eye contact.

He glanced at the phone, frustration evident in his expression. When Alice still didn't respond, he took a deep breath, visibly restraining his anger.

His frustration heightened as he repeated, "What's the passcode?"

Alice, still keeping her eyes on the laptop screen, responded calmly, "It's my personal phone. I won't give you the passcode." This man will not let her have a peace.

Lucas clenched his jaw, visibly angered by her defiance.

"Alice, don't challenge me"

Alice swiftly reacted, pulling the phone away from his grasp