Chapter 103

Annie said, “Lucy, these two are weird. They were never the type to go out and look for love, or even something with no strings attached. They filled up a lot of time with combat, travelling, hiking and all those adventurous kinds of things, you know? But I get that you don’t buy it. I didn’t either. It just felt like he was lying to my face.”

“I know, right?!” Lucianne exclaimed at her understanding.

Annie continued, “I mean, one can hardly count the number of people after a Duke, let alone a King!”

Xandar spoke next, “And that’s where our conversation should end. Thanks, An–”

Before he could say goodbye and hang up, Lucianne snatched his phone and covered his mouth with her small hand as she continued speaking to Annie, “And did you know what Xandar was trying to do? He came up with this imaginary number of men after me, and kept

ber of men after me, and kept getting angered over people whom I’ve never even been with!”

Xandar tried taking his phone from her but not before Annie’s voice chimed through the speaker again, “I don’t think those are imaginary, Lucy.”

Xandar stopped his efforts as he waited. And Lucianne suddenly felt like she was about to be betrayed by Annie. The Duchess continued, “When we went to the cafe the other day, many eyes were on you, and it wasn’t because you’re Queen. There was no look of recognition in their eyes, just alluring glances and yearning smirks. So, Xandar’s anger is quite justified if you think about i

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he pressed Lucianne’s body tightly against his again as h e started kissing Lucianne’s hand that was still covering his mouth. When she was

hand as she narrowed her eyes at the

end before Annie said, “Well, I haven’t told Christian this either with everything

the best plan, Annie.”

say, “I disagree. But it’s not like I didn’t already know that. We went out twice already after all. I’d be blind to not see

to stop those

problem with that. Why do you think I

take-outs rather than dine-in?”

is it with these cousins? It’s not like we’ll

sentence midway when Xandar’s lips trapped her in a deep kiss that sent her into a slight daze. The sparks were intense. The sensation spread from her heart and channeled throughout her entire body. It made her doubt her doubts about Xandar, and her body inched

lips parted, Xandar said in a low, firm tone, “Now, that’s a

someone like that. Plus, one of the things you both have in common is that frustratingly long line of admirers who all look like they’re just waiting for us

so scared and

I know but I clearly don’t know enough. I keep telling Xandar that I’m only with him but

“If you

There must be

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