Chapter 902

It had been ages since Lucian and Rosalind shared an intimate moment. At his prime, brimming with vitality and passion, resisting temptation while being so close to her again proved nearly impossible.

Buzz!

His phone vibrated.

Lucian retrieved it from his pocket and checked Instagram. A new friend request awaited him.

The username read "sweet_caramel."

A faint smirk curved his lips. Since when had Rosalind changed her handle to something so playful? Was she trying to be adorable?

Well… She was adorable.

Lucian accepted the request.

Across the room, Vivian nearly squealed in delight. "He accepted! We're officially Instagram friends now!"

Not only had Lucian approved Vivian's request, but he had also followed her back.

Rosalind forced a tight-lipped smile. "Congratulations."

"I'm messaging him right now," Vivian declared boldly.

She typed out a direct message without hesitation. [I like you.]

Vivian wasn't one for subtlety—young, fearless, and direct, she went after what she wanted without hesitation.

Buzz!

Lucian's screen lit up with her message. [I like you.]

The heat he'd been suppressing flared back to life. His fingers moved swiftly across the screen.

Vivian gasped. "He replied! Let me see what he said!"

Rosalind glanced over just as Vivian opened the response.

[How much do you like me?]

The mature man's teasing reply was the kind that sent shivers down your spine and set your pulse racing.

True enough, Vivian's flawless complexion flushed instantly. She had seen Lucian earlier in the living room—composed, refined, untouchable, the type who seemed completely indifferent to women.

Yet here he was, asking how much she liked him.

It was deliciously scandalous.

Vivian's heart hammered wildly as she typed back. [A lot.]

Lucian read her reply, his lips quirking slightly.

Moments later, another message popped up. [Dinner tomorrow?]

She wasn't wasting time—she was asking him out directly.

Rosalind watched as the bold, vivacious Vivian launched her full-blown pursuit. A dull ache settled in her chest.

Would Lucian say yes?

Buzz!

His response appeared. [Sure. I'll have my assistant book us a table at Le Ciel.]

Vivian shrieked with joy, grabbing Rosalind's arm. "Did you see that? He just agreed to a date with me!"

Rosalind stared at the message, her vision blurring slightly.

Lucian had actually accepted.

Didn't he have a girlfriend? Wasn't he worried Genevieve would find out?

Or… had he changed? Was he now the type of man who couldn't resist pretty young women?

Vivian quickly typed back, [Perfect!]

Just like that, their date was confirmed.

Rosalind forced another smile. "Congratulations."

"Thank you! I owe you—you basically set us up!" Vivian chirped happily.

Rosalind didn't know how to respond.

"I've got to run! Need to prepare for tomorrow's date!" With an excited wave, Vivian dashed off.

Left alone, Rosalind stood frozen, her emotions in turmoil.

Just then, Lillian bounded into the room. "Rosalind, why are you standing here by yourself? Come on—dinner's ready. Lucian just finished cooking."