The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 18 She Tilted His Chin Up

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Andrew was Lucas‘ right–hand man. He usually stayed close by his side, and almost no one in Stonebridge’s business world didn’t recognize him.

Just like people often said, “Even the lowest–ranking official at the top holds real power.” Even though he was just an assistant, no one dared to underestimate Andrew.

“What is Mr. Andrew doing here at this time?“. Conrad asked, puzzled.

“Don’t tell me he’s here to call off the engagement?” Samantha muttered under her breath–but just loud enough for everyone around to hear.

Boone and Conrad exchanged a look, clearly ready for a show. “Let him in.”

Soon, Andrew walked inside. Conrad hurried to greet him. “Mr. Andrew, what brings you here in person today? Is there something you need to say?”

“Exactly, no need to hold back–just say it,” Boone added eagerly, practically itching to see Sloane thrown into the mud.

Andrew glanced at the two with a strange look, then brushed past them and stopped in front of Sloane. His tone was respectful. “Ms. Rivers, I wonder if you have time now. Mr. Hawthorne sent me to bring you to the Hawthorne Mansion.”

Lucas wanted to see Sloane and he’d sent his most trusted aide to personally fetch

her!

noticing the pain. Her eyes stayed locked on Sloane, as if she wanted to burn

Conrad and Boone had been mocking Sloane,

stood up slowly. “I’ve got time.

bothered to deal with these three lunatics anymore, and headed straight

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had sensed something was off the moment he walked in. Now, without sparing another glance at the trio, he followed Sloane

a nearby chair. His face twisted with rage. “What kind of witchcraft did

wasn’t convinced. “I don’t know. Maybe Lucas called her

have any beauty he wants. Why would he go for some penniless nobody like

stood off to the side, a sharp pain stinging where her nail had

brows as tears rolled down.

dare marry a woman dumped by Lucas. She’d have to go back to the countryside and marry some random

picture the day and chuckled darkly.

her, Sammy.” Boone gently draped an arm around Samantha’s shoulders and led her out.

side this time, Sloane entered the Hawthorne Mansion without any trouble. But Lucas no longer lived in the