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.

tin roof–a saying he learned from

be your playmate. When I refused, you broke my toy.”

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a surge of panic inside. “You still

came to Hawford, I

same. You claim our grandfathers

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

old friend

it weren’t for me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure. My Cascadian blood made me unfit to

Jared was a scholar who provided me with a good education. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly a disciplined child due to the blood

she had

Darnells hold significant influence over the Chamber of Commerce. My request is simple–support my

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