Lucian leaned back slightly as the man planted himself in front of him.
Despite the perfectly pressed suit and the air of success it projected, the man's face twisted with irritation the moment he laid eyes on Lucian.
"Hah! You little —" he huffed, hands on his hips. "How dare you think you could just disappear on me like that?!"
"…" Lucian blinked, watching him fume. "Apologies."
"Apolo — do you think a sorry is enough? Hey, I was trying to be considerate and nice to you because our sons are in the same grade," the man harrumphed. "But you can't just tell me you'll take responsibility for the damage you caused and then vanish like that!"
Lucian tilted his head. "I've already settled it."
He had even thrown in a few extras as part of the arrangement.
"When are you going to — huh?" The man stopped, blinking at him.
Lucian jerked his chin toward him. "Did you not check your messages?"
