The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 129 I Protect Those Close to Me

Marion had not fully grasped the situation when Lucas began leading her back to the car.

The car was parked behind them, and as she watched the couple leave, Zoe’s determination intensified.

They had gone through so much, all in the hope of securing more donations for their organization.

Lucas’s presence meant she could likely secure a fixed donation to the Harmony Institute. It was a profitable deal.

Moreover, Marion’s connections and influence were not to be underestimated. If they let Marion leave, the consequences would depend on how Lucas framed the situation externally.

Lucas’s attitude now made it clear that he intended to seek an explanation for Marion.

Zoe made her decision and promptly instructed her assistant to summon the staff responsible for the dressing room.

She approached Lucas and Marion, and spoke quickly, “Mr. and Mrs. Craig, could you give us another chance? I’ve already asked my assistant to contact the staff from the dressing room to apologize to Miss Marion. The performance is about to start in less than half an hour, and Miss Marion, you’re the finale. Can we discuss how we can reach an understanding in this matter?”

strive

have easily swayed Marion.

dubbing him the ‘Hades’ of the business world. The notion of ‘personal favor’ did not hold water

impassive, not

pinpointed the key issue in the incident, “As far as I know, the

handed Lucas an umbrella, which he accepted and held

when speaking to Marion

and mellow voice, cold yet gentle, enveloped

warmth rise on the back of her neck as if a fire

from her neck to her cheeks and head, leaving her feeling

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up at Lucas, and her gaze met his black eyes. Her heart fluttered and her face turned slightly red. “It’s okay, not too sunny,” she

that she