To be more specific, the figure was blocking Shane's path.

It was Lucy.

Shane furrowed his brows the second he saw her.

Silas was frowning just as much. However, he was still aware of what his job scope was, so he stepped forward and shielded Shane behind him. The former seemed a little impatient when he looked at Lucy and asked, “Ms. Rivers, it's past your working hours. Why are you still here?”

“I'm here for Mr. Shane,” replied Lucy. She took a step closer to them, and her eyes shone with love when she stared at Shane.

All that only served to make Shane's frown tighten even more. “What do you want?” he asked.

“Mr. Shane, I...” Lucy fiddled with her fingers, mustering her courage. “You don't love Ms. Smith, so you don't need to throw a wedding or marry her. You don't need to sacrifice yourself like that.”

“What?” Silas was utterly confused.

What the hell is this woman talking about? What does she mean when she said that he doesn't love his wife? Heck, that man is so in love that he is bordering on lunacy!

taken aback as well. He regained his composure soon after, and distaste painted his face when he demanded, “Who the f*ck told you

in his eyes. A sharp pain stung

wanted was to tell him that he didn't need to sacrifice himself, yet he was looking

a little hurt when she replied, “No one told me anything.

rolled his eyes at

Thompson doesn't love his wife? Yeah, she definitely has some sort of brain damage or

challenged, “Why would I marry my wife if I don't

That question stumped Lucy.

he really marrying her because he loves her? No, that is not possible. If he truly loved her, he would've had the wedding reception ages ago. There is no need to

her gaze back

Rich people

Shane's eye twitched.

however, couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. He pointed out, “Ms. Rivers, it's true that many rich families join forces by arranging their marriage, but Mr. Thompson doesn't need to do that. He is powerful enough on

instinct was to nod, but she was knocked back to her senses when she looked into Shane's distant eyes, which were glowing with zero warmth. “That is not

is true. Let me give you a kind-hearted warning. It doesn't matter if Mr. Thompson

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