Chapter 21 At that moment , Thiago was on the third floor of Jorendale University's cafeteria . Unlike the cafeteria on the first and second floors , the third floor was more of a made - to - order bistro with better food , a quieter ambiance , and a classier vibe overall . Thiago and Hugo sat across from each other in a corner booth , deep in conversation about Altigo Group's upcoming IPO . Hugo leaned back in his seat , brimming with confidence , " Relax , Thiago . Once that new enzyme - linked immunoassay analyzer hits the market , the 110's gonna be a blowout . Going public won't be a problem at all . " Thiago smirked , casually spinning a lighter between his fingers . " And whose genius made that possible ? " " You , obviously . You're the GOAT , " Hugo said , shaking his head in awe . " Seriously , what window do you think God shut on you ? Wait … " He paused , grinning like a jackass , " Don't tell me … Are you bad in bed ? " Thiago chuckled , cocky and untamed , flipping the lighter open and shut . " You really wanna find out ? " Hugo chuckled and muttered , " Such a flirt , " As they joked around , a couple hurried past the escalators , heading toward the back exit . They weren't touching or anything , but there was a spark between them an unspoken tension that hung in the air like static . Both Thiago and Hugo turned their heads . Hugo said with a low laugh , " Hey , isn't that Nigel ? And that woman … Wait , Isn't that the one who got into it with Vivian last time ? " Thiago didn't say a word , flicking the lighter open and shut . The metallic click clack echoed , oddly unsettling . " You've got a shot now , " he said flatly . Hugo squinted . " A shot at what ? " " You've been crushing on Vivian , right ? Looks like Nigel gave you an opening . " Hugo brushed his bangs back and scoffed . " Please . I'm not about to play the drama game . I'm just waiting for Vivian to wake up and realize I'm the one . " Thiago smirked . " And just like that , the bird that was in the bag , flew off Just as Thiago was about to get up , his phone buzzed with a new message " Snatched a little cutie and brought her home . " Thiago stared at the screen . " What the hell … " Meanwhile , Luciana had followed Aliela back to her high - rise in the heart of downtown Jaxwell - Harthville . The elevator took them all the way up to the 50th floor . Floor - to - ceiling windows stretched across the room , offering a stunning view of the city and the bustling skyline of Jaxwell in all its glory . Luciana had never been in a place this upscale before . For a second , she stood there frozen , not sure where to put her hands or feet . Alicia casually tossed her bag and sunglasses onto the couch . " Chill , pretty girl . Make yourself at home . ' Luciana blushed . " Ms. Langston , just call me Luciana . " " Cool Then , you can call nie Alicia . " Luciana hadn't expected someone like Alicia - a celebrity - to be this down - to - earth , There wasn't a hint of arrogance about her . Honestly , that made Luciana even more self - conscious . Setting her art bag down , she asked timidly , " Ummm … Alicla , where's your dog ? " Chapter 22 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!