The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 158

Leo hadn’t expected Lucian to drop such a bombshell on him. Allison, the gentle–looking chick? He was at a loss, glancing at James, unsure if Lucian was trying to trap him.

James, overhearing, chimed in, “Well, I like girls like her. They are pure and gentle..” He hadn’t even finished his sentence when he noticed Leo giving him the death stare. What had he said wrong?

Why was Leo glaring at him?

“Lucian, don’t you think Allison looks really young? And she’s got a great vibe… James rambled on, “Like a fresh college girl, wearing a white dress, exuding youth and innocence when she smiles… Why was Lucian still glaring at him? His face was growing darker by the second.

I

“Ah! Lucian, I think my stomach is acting up. I need to hit the john.” James finally sensed the tension, feeling that if he said one more word, Lucian would lose it. Pretending to be in pain, he quickly made an excuse and bailed.

Leo could feel the tension in the air and a chill ran down his spine. He thought he might have to assist James in making a quick exit. After all, James was so skinny, how could he possibly withstand a blow from Lucian?

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Lucian’s taste seemed to have changed. Could it be that he liked the innocent

Lucian already engaged to Penelope?

knew that Penelope had saved Lucian’s life and Lucian felt obligated to her.

home, she was ready for a showdown with Leah, expecting her to be furious. But Leah seemed to be in

went to see Grace. She couldn’t see anything clearly due to the

to all sorts of tubes and looked extremely weak. Allison was

“Mom Mom…”

rushed to her bedside.

were hollow. Tears welled up in Allison’s eyes as she saw Grace’s pale face. Grace weakly

getting better. How did you

something I need

frail hand gripped Allison’s tightly. Her voice was weak and hoarse, like a flickering candle about to

father and brother’s death…it wasn’t an

Allison’s pupils contracted.

‘Mom…”