The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 25 Nothing More, He Seeks No Other

The elevator doors closed as Marion, Lucas, and Richard stood inside. Lucas positioned himself behind Marion, one hand gripping the wheelchair’s handle while the other casually played with his fingers, brushing against her back. Marion felt a slight itch and instinctively leaned forward.

Lucas noticed her movement, lowering his head as his gaze fell on Marion’s hands. His dark eyes

flickered.

Richard, on the other hand, was oblivious to these details. He glanced at Lucas and, recalling the recent events, felt it necessary to explain, “Mr. Craig, please don’t misunderstand. We came here tonight to draw a clear line with the Royces.”

Upon hearing her father’s words, Marion looked up at Lucas behind her. She remembered her casual mention of “a gathering” earlier, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

Marion pursed her lips and added, “Jameson said he wanted to apologize to me.”

“Oh? Did he apologize?” Lucas inquired, his dark eyes showing a hint of interest.

“No.”

turned to Richard, “Mr. Cartier, don’t worry.

character.”

statement carried weight, and even Richard could not help but appreciate Lucas. It was much better than the blind and ignorant Jameson, at

ground floor, and Lucas continued to push Marion to the hotel entrance. When Daniel saw Marion and Richard, he paused for a moment, quickly realizing why Mr. Craig had asked him

handle upon reaching the entrance. He walked up to Marion, bent down, and met her gaze, “Mrs. Craig,

for a moment, “I’m leaving, good night.” After saying this, Lucas straightened up, nodded to Richard, and walked towards the waiting

retreating figure, a lingering trace of his woody fragrance still on her nose. She collected

smiled and agreed, “Sure.” Their car was also waiting at the entrance. The driver

lost in their thoughts about the confrontation with the Royces earlier. Suddenly, Richard sighed,

grown up.”

looked at Richard, feeling nostalgic. “Dad, I’m

before.”

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