Chapter 909

"What kind of deal did Miss Powell offer you?" Maria asked leisurely.

Sidney froze, surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at her.

"Don't look so shocked," Maria said, flipping her hair with a casual grin. "I've got some connections in Cloudflare City now. The circle isn't that big. I hear things when something stirs." Though his initial surprise faded, Sidney's expression remained cold. "That's none of your business."

"Oh?" Maria raised an eyebrow, her gaze drifting from his face to admire her freshly manicured nails. "She wants a fake marriage to avoid an arranged one, right?"

Sidney's face grew even colder. The idea that his private matters were so easily known left a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Sidney, are you really going to agree? You already don't know what to do with me. How do you think you'll handle the Powell family?"

She took a step closer, reaching up to touch his face.

Sidney quickly pulled away from her hand, his voice even frostier. "I told you, this has nothing to do with you."

"Just a friendly reminder-don't meddle in Powell

she walked away, leaving Sidney standing there with furrowed brows. He turned to watch her retreating figure, his

Maria arrived home and received a

hour?" she asked as she kicked off her shoes. Aveline's voice came through the line. "I know

settle the score? You've got the wrong person if you're looking to blame me. You should go

quick to sell him out," Aveline

you sell out

to start a fight. I actually wanted

found out

away from

would do

she thought, Lucas had never exactly been

remotely human!" Aveline fumed. "He's not stepping

Lucas out, she mulled things over and decided to call

her sofa and said, "You don't need to feel bad. Honestly, I was kind of enjoying it." Aveline was a bit confused. To Maria, this was just an assignment-how could she

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