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

Chapter 1275

Chapter 1275 Meeting Lucius

In Marie’s recollection, Lucius had always been im

Chapter 1275 What You Said Back Then

Upon reaching the parking lot, the driver pulled over and stepped out of the car, leaving Marie alone with Lucius.

Even with her damp hair, Marie looked far from disheveled. On the contrary, her eyes glowed with a striking clarity.

Someone once remarked that her beauty was unparalleled and defied her age, as if she was destined to be adored. Her waist was as slim as those beautiful women depicted in fiction, while her wrist appeared delicate and fragile.

While her beauty was undeniable, her view of the world was often clouded by emotional uncertainty.

Instead of being intimidated by Lucius, Marie met his gaze directly. “I don’t understand. With your status, you can have any woman you want. Why would you propose something like that? As you said, this collaboration doesn’t seem to be worth

the effort.”

“I thought I already answered that. Like you said, there aren’t many who will refuse me–you’re the first and only one to do

so.”

Lucius reclined in his seat without sparing a glance at Marie. His face was shrouded in shadows, making it hard to read his expression.

her coat, musing that such information

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don’t hate you. I’m not sure if

gaze toward her while

quickly. continued, “If that were the case, I’m willing to be honest with you. There’s no need for such a ridiculous collaboration because of our past.”

I assumed you had agreed by coming down,” Lucius replied with

she quickly regained her composure. “I have, but I need to know the reason.”

his gaze away from her and stared out of the window. Though he

betrayed his inner thoughts.

really forgotten about it,” he said in a hoarse voice.

the school festival, you were talking to your friends backstage after your

younger days. She had just turned 18 and held strong beliefs about

asking her about Lucjus

What You Said Back

were to confess. What was her

His relationships are a tangled mess. Besides, there’s no way he’d be interested in

Marie replied to her friends. Realization dawned upon her, and she turned to

to imagine that the decorous class president would speak critically of others. behind their backs,” Lucius replied nonchalantly.

criticizing you. I was just speaking from an objective standpoint,” Marie argued.

relationships were disastrous compared to your beloved Shane,” Lucius retorted as his eyes were bleak.

apologized, “I’m sorry for my immature comments back then.”

as his gaze darkened. “Do you think I made such a request just to hear your apology?” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

and insouciant, but he was also straightforward. He wouldn’t hesitate about seizing what he wanted

Lucius would deceive her, she needed to be sure. Putting the call on hold, she

found the

Lucius was telling the truth, her face

Marie questioned

replied casually, “No one. I’ve intercepted the

and suggested a meeting in person. Her primary concern was to retrieve the information from Lucius and work

was stunned for a moment before grabbing his coat from the couch. “No need to rush

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