The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 214 Why Did You Stop?

Lucas ultimately did not throw away the invitation, and he did not object to Marion attending Alice’s birthday party as long as he accompanied her that evening.

Marion had no objections to that, especially considering Alice’s unsettling attitude towards her.

Well, being exceptionally good–looking had its downsides.

As for Alice, she was so concerned about Marion not showing up that she arranged for a courier to remind Marion early in the morning not to forget her birthday party that night.

Marion opened the door in the morning and, after hearing the courier’s words, muttered, “Absurd.”

Just as she closed the door, she saw Lucas, who was already dressed and ready to leave for work.

“Who was that?” he asked.

“A courier,” Marion replied, redirecting her gaze from his long legs. “Sent by Alice to remind me not to forget her birthday party tonight.”

Lucas was silent for a moment before saying, “I’ll come back early this afternoon.”

“Sure, sure,” Marion nodded, reopening the door.

The driver was waiting outside with the car already running. Marion leaned against the door, waiting for Lucas to exit.

lowered his head, looking at her. “Aren’t

have to say something?‘

a pleasant day at

smile in his eyes.

“Sure,” she said.

‘What could possibly happen to a lazy

did happen.

only remembered when she woke up from her nap that Alice had personally delivered a birthday invitation.

up to Lucas to handle it. But as he was busy dealing with countless tasks and making a fortune every day, how could he remember to buy a

options and ultimately decided to seek Lucas’s help. Well, who would not

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the initially quiet room was

his stern expression softened slightly. He looked at the

me.”

deep, and through the phone, it carried

for the first time, that Lucas’s voice was surprisingly pleasant. However, she had not called to enjoy

hope I’m not bothering

“Not at all.”