The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 127 Cornered on the Bed

Just then, Jill’s phone lit up–Cameron was calling.

She blinked in surprise before answering with a sharp tone.

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“Cameron, you’ve got guts! Ignoring my calls and texts like that—are we done being friends or what?”

“No,” Cameron replied instantly.

Jill, even angrier after hearing his denial, raised her voice.

“Then what’s with the disappearing act? I already explained! My roommate dragged me to a basketball game, and I forgot about our movie plans for a minute. That’s on me. I even promised to make it up to you with three more movies! What else do you want? Why are you so hung up on this? I honestly don’t get what you’re mad about!”

While Jill rattled on, Sloane took the opportunity to slip back into the bedroom, quietly shutting the door behind her to block out the noise from the living room.

Lucas was still lying on his stomach, right where she left him.

She quickly began removing the needles, explaining as she worked,

“Jill’s here. Get dressed and lie low for a bit.”

Lucas raised a brow. “Lie low?”

Sloane rolled her eyes. Trust him to get picky at a time like this. Still, to avoid Jill’s inevitable questions, she chose to pacify him.

Mr. Hawthorne, please endure this minor inconvenience for

no need for secrecy–they were legally

Sloane–flustered and awkward–he couldn’t help

what if

the next second, she lunged forward, pushing Lucas down

bed.

to react before she straddled

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shoulders to the mattress.

:

knock you out and shove you

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below, and the only thing covering him was a bath

her flushed face, those fiercely bright eyes sparking with

of Sloane–emotional, fiery–actually looked her age. Not the calm,

still beneath her

so I can

She shot him a glare before climbing off

she warned

a faint smile tugging at

“Yes, ma’am.”

the other hand, was mortified. She didn’t notice the slight redness lingering beneath