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.

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“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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to have changed. Could it be

Lucian already

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

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

went to see Grace. She couldn’t see anything clearly due to the black veil in front

tubes and looked extremely weak. Allison was stunned,

“Mom Mom…”

to her bedside.

were hollow. Tears welled up in Allison’s eyes as

better. How did you become like this all of

need to tell

Allison’s tightly. Her voice was weak and hoarse, like a flickering candle about to go out.

father and brother’s death…it

Allison’s pupils contracted.

‘Mom…”