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.

voice was steady as he said, “Reschedule the meeting for tomorrow.” With that, he ended

“Did I interrupt your work?”

already going to be rescheduled for tomorrow,” Lucius replied with a smile on his face, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor. “We’re old classmates. No need to be

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it made sense that any

catch Marie off guard.

would use a term such

quite used to it.” Maire was having trouble opening a bottle as she continued, “You’ve changed quite a

her. “We’re getting older.

felt his words were familiar but couldn’t recall where

accepted the water. “Thank

It would be a shame not to catch up with everyone. I remember you used

“That sounds rather frivolous,

lately. I was ill before, and I’m still in the recovery phase.

to worry anyone if I

and he

She was looking for a spot where she could easily hail a cab or near a

suddenly asked. The question caught Marie completely

Hawford might not be interested in the gossip

all, the two cities were over a thousand miles apart.