Chapter 169 Was It Really Over?

The surprised and incredulous individuals were not just limited to Veronica alone.

Even Marion, the person directly involved, began to question whether Alice’s brain had suffered from her near-drowning experience.

Had she not orchestrated the whole scenario to frame Marion for pushing her into the water?

Was that not how it was written in novels? Was that not how it was portrayed in TV dramas?

However, Alice was currently denying that Marion pushed her and, quite honestly, stating that Marion had saved her life.

Marion stood behind Lucas, experiencing, for the first time in her life, a sense that her intelligence might not be sufficient to grasp the situation.

Alice had draped a towel over her shoulders and glanced back at Marion who stood behind Lucas.

“I’m sorry for startling you, Mrs. Craig.”

A gust of wind blew, and she sneezed. Alice paused for a moment, then continued, “Please go change your clothes. I’ll definitely come to thank you another day for tonight’s events!”

With that, she turned around and, supported by friends, left.

false accusations

Was that it?

over just

no further

that moment, the eldest son and second son of the Hilton had rushed over upon hearing the news. They watched as Alice left and then looked at Marion, whose hair

his shoe along the way, fearing a conflict might erupt, only to find out that

Was it really over?

guests who came to watch the

around and wrapped a towel around Marion. He then bent down and lifted

twist, was caught off guard when Lucas suddenly scooped her up. She remained dazed as she hooked

he carried her a few steps,

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down at her, “You can take a shower and change

not what I

comfortable. Despite drawing attention by being carried that way, it was still better

quickly led to a presidential suite. The person who led them opened the door,” Mr. and Mrs. Craig, a

be sent up. Lucas

handed it to him, feeling embarrassed, “You can’t wear this

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