Chapter 203 Chapter 203 Alright , send me the address .
Sandra and I are getting ready to head over now , Joycelyn said , her mood light , her packing movements quickening .
She hung up the phone and contacted Lucy .
Lucy , who had just started her new job today , had only just arrived at the office and wasnt familiar with her colleagues .
She hadnt quite fit in yet .
But when she heard Joycelyn was having lunch with her , she was thrilled .
Without asking many questions , she got the address and immediately took a cab after work .
It wasnt far for Lucy ; just a twenty minute ride .
The restaurant was on the 88th floor , and with her VIP status , Lucy was escorted by the front desk staff into the elevator .
Lucy quickly texted Joycelyn to let her know shed arrived .
The elevator ascended from the second basement floor , and when the doors opened , a tall , elegant figure appeared before her eyes .
Out of the corner of her eye , Lucy noticed how the perfectly pressed trousers hugged his long legs .
Of course , in a high end restaurant , there would be more men with such refined charm .
Just as Lucy thought this , she heard a familiar voice .
Not coming in ? Lucy looked up from her phone , and there he was : Haddy .
His eyes hid a depth of tenderness warm , polite , and noble .
You go ahead , Lucy said , lowering her face again .
The elevator doors slowly began to close , but Haddy reached out , pressed the open button , and with a gaze that sparkled like stars , he lowered his eyes and softly said , Havent seen you all day , Miss Barrett , and now youre shy ? Lucy shot her head up , her makeup bright , her aura one of a powerful woman , her eyes flickering with a trace of angry annoyance .
Im just worried youll ruin my appetite later .
This restaurant has great food .
It wont ruin it , Haddy said .
Lucy rolled her eyes but didnt respond .
She lowered her gaze back to her phone , unwilling to engage further .
Haddy didnt press her .
As the elevator doors closed , he hit the second floor button .
The doors opened , but he didnt exit .
Instead , he pressed the first floor button again .
The elevator doors opened , and Lucy walked in , planning to press the 88th floor button herself .

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But she was stopped when she noticed that the man in front of her had already pressed it .
Those long , slender fingers hands that any hand enthusiast would swoon over felt oddly familiar .
The scent surrounding him was too familiar too subtle , cold wood fragrance .
Lucy looked up from her phone .
And , of course Haddy .
How are you back here again ? Lucy asked , annoyed , as she pressed a few random floor numbers , hoping to escape without having to ride up with him .
10:55 Fri , 21 Feb 0 Chapter 203 But it was too late .
The elevator began to ascend .
Yep , its me .
You should spend less time on your phone outside , or youll ruin your eyesight , Haddy said , his voice gentle and melodic , not hurried , carrying a unique kind of tenderness .
But Lucy could feel her blood boiling .
No matter how he spoke to her , with whatever sarcastic or loud remarks , Haddy always had this calm , refined demeanor .
The kind of man who , even if you punched him , would worry about whether your hand was hurt .
Men like him , with too much patience , could be incredibly annoying .
Lucy put away her phone and moved closer to press the buttons for several floors .
The elevator didnt stop at every floor .
Only even numbered floors .
Suddenly , the elevator jolted with a loud clang and stopped .
The lights flickered , and the numbers scrambled wildly .
Lucy was terrified .
Her heart raced as she thought , Oh my god , did I break the elevator ? The elevator swayed , and Haddy quickly steadied her by the arm .
Dont press any more buttons .
Its stuck Youre kidding , right ? Its not going to fall , is it ? Lucy froze , her fear growing .
If she had known , she wouldve just waited patiently .
If it falls , at least youll have me to cushion the blow , Haddy said calmly , his voice warm and comforting .
Haddy , do you think youre funny ? Lucys heart was in her throat , while Haddy was still cracking dark jokes .
Haddy , stung by the comment , didnt dare say anything more .
Instead , she pressed the emergency button and contacted the buildings security .
We should be stuck between the 22nd and 23rd floors , Haddy said , holding a scared Lucy with one hand while gripping the elevator railing with the other , trying to stay calm .
After sorting things out with security , she pulled out her phone to message Ellison , only to realize there was no signal in the elevator .
Lucy , on the verge of a panic attack , crouched down , her face gradually losing color , her body trembling .
After just a minute or so , her bright face turned pale , and her body was quaking .
Haddy immediately squatted down beside her , gently inspecting her .
Whats wrong ? Dont be scared .
Itll be over soon .
Lucy buried her face in her arm , unable to hold back the overwhelming fear .
Looking up , she saw Haddy leaning in , his eyes full of concern .
She , who usually prided herself on strength , felt her eyes begin to water .
Is it okay to be scared ? she said , her voice trembling .
Haddy was a bit surprised .
It wasnt just fear of the elevator .
Lucy had been locked in a small , dark room by her stepmother when she was a child , a month long ordeal that had left her with claustrophobia .
She could usually tolerate elevators , but being stuck in one in mid air was another matter entirely .
The overwhelming sense of danger , the feeling of weightlessness , was terrifying .
10:56 Fri , 21 Feb Chapter 203 Haddy , noticing Lucys visible discomfort , softly said , If youre scared , just hold onto me .
Lucy bit her lip , staring into his deep , steady gaze , a rare warmth in his eyes that made her feel safe .
She shook her head , lowering her face and wrapping her arms around herself .
80 % +13 She hated showing weakness in front of people , especially those she wasnt close to .
Aside from Joycelyn , she kept everyone else at arms length .
Haddy could feel her trembling body , her clothes soaked with sweat .
His heart softened , and without thinking , he pulled her into his embrace .
Come on , just for a bit .
Youll feel better .
Lucy instantly tensed like she had been pricked by a needle , pushing him away .
Get off me , dont touch me ! Be good .
If the elevator does fall , youll be thanking me , Haddy said , unfazed by her resistance , as if soothing a misbehaving child .
Lucy , her heart racing , dared not move .
Youre so unlucky to run into me , Lucy grumbled , pressing her small hand against his firm chest , annoyed , but secretly impressed by his solid muscles .
Haddys lips curled into a soft smile as he gazed down at her .
You didnt say that that night .
Shut up , Lucy gritted her teeth , warning him not to mention that night .
That night , you told me lifes too short , let me have this one night , Haddy repeated with a soft , clear voice .
And then , you made it an entire night with me .