First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 374

After securing the deal with BrightPath Group, Alan had a few drinks at lunchtime and as soon as he returned to the hotel, he fell asleep.

In the afternoon, Marie had nothing to do and could move freely.

Illinois, located along the coast, was a famous tourist city.

The hotel where Marie lived was by the seaside, offering a great view. At a glance, there was the azure sea and the golden beach.

The temperature soared to 86 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon.

Marie lounged in the hotel and rested for the entire afternoon. As the sun was about to set, she changed into a cool tank top and shorts, applied sunscreen, put on sunglasses, and headed to the beach.

beaches belonged to the hotel and were not open to

on the chair under the large umbrella, took off her sunglasses,

sky. Clouds glowed orange–red, their edges tipped with gold. The water shimmered like spilled orange soda sprinkled with glitter,

leisurely enjoying the sunset, feeling relaxed and content. She had been working non–stop these days. It had been a long time since she felt so relaxed. “Hey gorgeous, here alone?” Marie had just sat down for a short while when a man approached to strike Marie kept her face blank, not even looking his way.“Married with two kids. Husband’s back at the hotel with them.” The man, upon hearing Marie’s words, not only did

up

a

conversation.

Marie as he looked her up and down, leeringly saying, “Oh,

turned a deaf ear.

another step forward and got very close to Marie’s recliner.“Your husband isn’t here. Can

gaze fell upon the