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!

spiked so sharply she cracked her own fingernail, not even noticing the pain. Her eyes stayed locked on Sloane, as if

and Boone had been mocking Sloane, and now they were the ones

stood up slowly. “I’ve got time. Let’s

three lunatics

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was off the moment he walked in. Now,

kicked over a nearby chair. His face twisted with rage. “What kind of witchcraft did Sloane use to make Lucas treat

called her over just to call off

he wants. Why would he go for some penniless nobody like

a sharp pain stinging where her nail had broken- but it was nothing compared to the jealousy and hatred

furrowing her brows as tears rolled down. “If Lucas really breaks off the engagement, what’s going to happen to

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

could already picture the day and

arm around Samantha’s shoulders and led her out. “Come on, let me show you

Hawthorne Mansion without any trouble. But Lucas no longer lived in the main house.

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