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?

hobbies? Was it some new

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

there to deliver a warning to Marion? There was no need for such an elaborate setup, especially when

born into wealthy

Alice pursed her lips and changed her approach, ” Then, let me ask bluntly.

Finally!’ Marion thought

strange! I married

Could she not have asked a more

internally criticizing Alice, she heard Alice say, “Lucas could have forced you

wrong with Alice? Why was she not following the usual

eyebrow at her, “Miss Alice, you’re overthinking

day and

age, who

gets forced into marriage?”

and answered seriously, “It happens. My

momentarily stunned and almost revealed her

Instead, she looked

gaze. Alice had completely disregarded the clichés of a typical antagonist. Her questions were nothing Marion

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