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?

her hobbies? Was it some new form

Alice, if you have something to say, just say it. There’s only the two

not there to deliver a warning to Marion? There was no need for such an elaborate

of those born into wealthy families to speak

pursed her lips and changed her approach, ”

Finally!’

strange! I married Lucas because I love

on? Was Alice socially inept? Could she not have asked

heard Alice say, “Lucas

What was wrong with Alice? Why was she

at her, “Miss

day and

age, who

gets forced into marriage?”

“It happens. My

her thoughts, “Oh, well, your

not respond to that comment. Instead, she looked at Marion with a

Alice had completely disregarded the clichés of a typical antagonist. Her questions

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