Chapter 41 1/2 Sonia and Naomi were close friends . When Sonia heard that Lucius would be at the gathering tonight , she jumped at the chance to tag along under Naomi's wing and thought she could use the opportunity to get closer to Lucius . To Sonia's dismay , Noah approached with Kieran and Valerie in tow before making a subtle gesture for her to move aside . " I kept my word and brought the man you wanted , Luc . " Knowing Lucius wanted a private word with Kieran , Noah signaled Sonia to take the hint and step aside . Still , she didn't budge . She'd worked hard to earn this seat , so why should she give it up so easily ? Noah hadn't expected her to be so clueless and made a mental note against her . " Can't you read the room , Ms. Woodward ? " He had no idea what kind of relationship existed between Sonia and Valerie . With his status , he couldn't care less whether Sonia felt uncomfortable because of Valerie's presence . Sonia was nothing to him , even if she was wrapped in the halo of a genius scholar . Tonight's gathering was for business , and she wasn't even on the guest list . He was amazed at the audacity she had to sneak in as Naomi's friend and now hog the main seat . Sonia edged closer to Lucius and put on a wounded look . " I won't interfere with Mr. White's business . " Although Noah had no idea , Kieran knew perfectly well what went on between Sonia and Valerie . " If this young lady is to be the future Mrs. White , surely Mr. White wouldn't mind letting her listen in on private matters , " he said with a smile as his words cut deep . Sonia's cheeks flushed red . To marry Lucius and be his wife was a goal she longed for and her ultimate dream . And if she was dismissed in front of everyone now , it'd make her hopes of fantasy look like a pathetic joke . Lucius caught Kieran's implication and jutted his chin out at Sonia . " Find another seat . " His clean , sharp dismissal was like a hard slap to Sonia's face , leaving her in an awkward spot . She shot Valerie a venomous glare before pouting and moving to a different seat . Smiling , Kieran gestured to a vacant seat . " Sit down with me , Val . " Chapter 41 2/2 Watching Kieran and Valerie interact like a couple twisted something in Lucius ' chest . She'd been in his bed this very morning , yet now , she was cozying up to another man right in his face . But now wasn't the time to dwell on it . Forcing his gaze away , he gave Kieran a polite yet distant nod . " I asked you out today to inquire about someone , Mr. Holt . " Kieran responded with a polite smile . " Go on , Mr. White . " Without beating around the bush , Lucius said , " I'm looking to have King K take a job , and I wonder if you could introduce us . " Kieran froze briefly before he instinctively glanced toward Valerie . She was calmly eating fruit , ignoring their conversation as if she were more interested in the imported fruits , fresher and sweeter than anything from the supermarket . He had to withdraw his gaze and say , "To be honest , King K isn't taking jobs anymore . I don't even know where they are . " It was no secret within the elite circle that Kieran had been K Net's first client . Back when K Net was still in a no - name corner of the web , its tagline had been laughably blunt . " Pay the price , and your wish shall be granted . " Chapter 42