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

Chapter 1279

Chapter 1278 A Deeper Truth

Lucius looked at Marie with a meaningful gaze. “I promise. I have no intention of starting a family soon or at any point in

the future.”

After all, the woman he dreamed of marrying more than anyone else didn’t feel the same way.

“Let’s get back to you–when are you going to divorce Shane?” Lucius asked. Staying with Shane would only lead to her downfall, yet Marie remained blinded to the looming danger.

Marie frowned at his words. “There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask. Are you not aware of my divorce?”

Lucius appeared stunned, and the look in his eyes changed noticeably. Despite his calm appearance, he stumbled over his

words. “Y–You’re divorced?”

“Indeed. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to your ridiculous proposal. So, tell me, are you seriously intending to use Taylor against me?” Marie inquired, staring at Lucius with a clear

gaze.

felt like a cat on a hot tin roof–a saying he learned from his great–grandfather. Fidgeting with his fingers, he nervously affirmed

your playmate. When I refused, you broke my toy.” Marie sighed, her soft

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Lucius felt a surge of

When I came

same. You claim our grandfathers were

looked at her sorrowfully. “It’s because of the conflicts within the Darnell family. Grandpa Jared kept a distance from the

friend might lift my spirits. He

that risk if it weren’t for me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure.

with a good education. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly a disciplined child due to the blood running through me.”

had been weighing her options. Finally, she

hold significant influence over the Chamber of Commerce. My request is

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