Chapter 166 There’s No ‘Next Time’ with You

Martin walked up to Lucas and said, “Aren’t you going to check on your wife?”

Lucas gave him a cold glance, which caused Martin to turn away in frustration. It seemed that he could not even tease Lucas.

Marion followed Alice into the garden.

The Hilton family had put effort into the evening’s banquet, even decorating the garden meticulously. However, with a gathering of guests at that level, such secluded gardens were not favored, especially since many seldom-seen guests attended the night’s event.

So, the ‘remote’ garden did not receive much attention.

As Alice had mentioned, the garden was indeed devoid of people, maintaining a tranquil atmosphere. Even the lighting served more for ambiance than practical illumination.

Casually placing her glass down, Marion followed Alice to a set of chairs at the front.

Alice sipped her wine, as her gaze lingered over Marion before she spoke, “What are your usual hobbies, Miss Marion?”

Marion, who was prepared to be interrogated, was caught off-guard.

Had she heard Alice correctly?

Alice asking about her hobbies? Was it some new form of rivalry

Marion straightened and said, “Miss Alice, if you have something to say, just say it. There’s only the two of

there to deliver a warning to Marion? There was no need

perhaps, was it a trait of those born into wealthy families to speak in a

pursed her lips and changed her approach,

Finally!’

question is quite strange! I married

socially inept? Could she not have

criticizing Alice, she heard Alice say, “Lucas could

with Alice? Why was she not following the

eyebrow at her, “Miss Alice, you’re

day and

age, who

gets forced into marriage?”

seriously, “It happens. My cousin

stunned and almost revealed her thoughts, “Oh, well,

that comment. Instead, she looked at Marion with a serious

her gaze. Alice had completely disregarded the clichés of a

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