Chapter 855

Meanwhile, Desmond was quietly puzzled. How did the boss even notice? Wasn’t he wearing sunglasses? And besides, wasn’t Lucas sitting there with his eyes closed? How could he possibly tell he was sneaking glances?

Desmond thought it over for a while but couldn’t make sense of it. Eventually, he decided to just let it go.

That said—he had to admit—getting snapped at by Lucas again after so long actually felt kind of satisfying. The moment that realization hit him, Desmond was horrified. When had he become like this?

Forget it, just focus on driving. Before long, the car rolled to a smooth stop in front of the police station. Before getting out, Lucas asked just to be sure, “Everything taken care of back home?” Desmond patted his chest confidently. “Don’t worry, Mr. Carter. Everything’s in place. If anything unexpected comes up, we’ll be the first to know.” Lucas gave a slight nod and didn’t say more.

Desmond had been with him for a long time, and when it came to the basics, he trusted his assistant’s ability completely. Even though he’d spent the past month completely out of it, deep down, his mind had remained clear. Leaving the company in Desmond’s hands had never worried him. That was also why he didn’t always answer Desmond’s calls. Because there was simply no need. He chose Desmond and with that came complete trust and support. That alone was the greatest vote of confidence.

Up to now, not a single call had come in from the family to Lucas’ phone. Which meant Desmond had done an excellent job keeping things under wraps. Even the company was running without a hitch. That was why Lucas’ phone had remained silent, and no one had disturbed him. It gave him the time he needed to be by his wife’s side. Otherwise, how could he have ever felt at ease leaving Aurora alone in Millford? That would’ve been a joke.

Seeing Lucas give him a nod—his version of praise—Desmond felt like he could burst from joy. It looked like Lucas trusted him more than ever now. After a month away from the company, Lucas only asked one simple question.

There were no further instructions and follow-up. That silence spoke volumes about his trust in Desmond. Desmond understood that perfectly. So, yes—he’d made up his mind to stay in Millford and give his all working by Lucas’ side. Even if it meant just being his driver, he’d gladly do it. Working next to Lucas, he learned far more than he ever could on his own at Vanguard Group. Compared to flying solo, these days with Lucas were pure joy.

Lucas led Desmond into the police station. The chief had already heard he was coming and had even brought Hector along to wait at the entrance. The two of them had been watching the road anxiously, wondering when he’d finally arrive. But the moment they spotted the license plate on the approaching car, both pairs of eyes lit up—they knew exactly who it was. The man they were waiting for had arrived. The chief gave Hector a firm pat on the shoulder, signaling him to pull himself together. They were about to face a big shot, and there was no room for error. This was a rare opportunity. If someone like Lucas remembered him, it could be the start of a meteoric rise.

Chapter 856