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

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.

hot tin roof–a saying he learned from his great–grandfather. Fidgeting

coming up with such absurdities. When you first visited us, you insisted I be your playmate. When

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Lucius felt a surge of

replied, “I’ve forgotten a lot of things since I got sick. When I came to Hawford,

same. You claim our grandfathers were close

conflicts within the Darnell family. Grandpa Jared kept a distance from the

he thought a visit to his old friend might lift my spirits. He mentioned his friend had a

me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure. My Cascadian blood made me unfit to take

me with a good education. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly a disciplined child due

stared at Lucius. Ever since she received his call, she had been weighing

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

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