The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1180 Lucius‘ Intention

On the contrary, Marie was calm. It was as if everything was ordinary in her eyes.

Moreover, she was exceptionally beautiful. She had an air of delicate aloofness that seemed beyond her age. When her gaze stopped earlier, her eyes were strikingly clear and pure.

However, it was impossible to conceal one’s temperament. The driver was certain that Marie was not an innocent young lady. Instead, she seemed like a well–cared–for wealthy lady.

Lucius was never interested in women like this. Why had he asked the driver to stop from such a distance? The driver kept glancing back at Marie as he was confused and had plenty of questions.

There were still water droplets on Marie’s hair ends. After all, it had been raining constantly. It was impossible to not be drizzled.

She deliberately turned her head to avoid facing Lucius. “Do you have any tissues in the car?”

“Yes.” Lucius chuckled softly before pulling out a few tissues for her.

The driver’s eyebrows furrowed deeply. Lucius seemed unusually accommodating.

As Marie took the tissues from him and started drying her hair, one side of her neck became exposed. It was elegant, like that of a swan. It had such beautiful lines that it invited the thought of taking a bite.

the sight and refocused on his laptop. His voice was steady as he said, “Reschedule the meeting for tomorrow.” With that,

paused. “Did I

his face, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. “We’re old classmates. No need to

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any hint of a foreign accent. After some thought, it made sense that any Emstian accent would have faded after all these years of him living

one thing did catch Marie off guard. She

use a term such as

trouble opening a bottle as she continued, “You’ve changed quite a

water and handed it to her. “We’re getting older. Change is inevitable.

his words were familiar but couldn’t recall where she had

the water. “Thank

returned to Hawford. It would be a shame not to

warmly at his words. “That sounds

lately. I was ill before, and I’m still

worry anyone

he

place to get off. She was looking for a spot where she could easily hail a cab or near a subway entrance. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access

back with Shane?” Lucius suddenly asked. The question

people in Hawford might not be interested in the gossip from

a thousand miles apart. Who had the time