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.”

“Mr. Cartier, don’t

character.”

and even Richard could not help but appreciate Lucas. It was much better than the blind and ignorant Jameson, at least he would not easily suspect

When Daniel saw Marion and Richard, he

walked up to Marion, bent down,

up, nodded to Richard, and walked towards the waiting

on her nose. She collected her thoughts, turned her head, and

and agreed, “Sure.” Their car was also waiting at the entrance. The driver got out to help lift Marion’s wheelchair into the car.

lost in their thoughts about the confrontation with the Royces earlier.

grown up.”

turned her head and looked at Richard, feeling

before.”

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