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 you going to say

to say

pleasant day at

lips curved slightly, a hint of a smile in his eyes. “Call me if

“Sure,” she said.

‘What could possibly happen to a lazy person

did

nap that Alice had personally delivered a birthday invitation. If she decided to go, she could not show up empty–handed.

it was up to Lucas to handle it. But as

one herself, Marion considered several options and ultimately decided to seek

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meeting room of the Radiant Group office, the initially quiet room was interrupted by the vibrating

the caller ID, and his stern expression softened slightly. He looked at the group of ineffective employees, picked up the phone, and

me.”

and through the phone, it carried

surprisingly pleasant. However, she had not called to enjoy his voice.

hope I’m not

“Not at all.”

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