Chapter 85

After two hours, she finally finished cooking. She knew Lucas didn't like sweets, but she made cupcakes for him anyway.

She couldn't just go to his workplace; it was working hours, and if her ex-colleagues saw her, it would be problematic to explain.

So, she put on a cap and a mask, then wrapped a scarf around her face.

With the food carefully packed in a box, Alice made her way to Lucas's company.

Upon reaching the office building, Alice took a deep breath and entered. She tried to blend in with the crowd, keeping her head down and avoiding eye contact. As she entered the lobby, her heart raced with nervousness.

Then she called Alex. Unable to go directly to Lucas's office and unsure of his whereabouts, she reached out to Alex for help.

"Alex, can you come to the lobby? I'm here," she said when Alex answered the call.

"Can you just come up? I really need your help," Instead of offering assistance, he abruptly asked for her help and hung up the call.

Alice was taken aback by his respo