The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 203 DNA Test Results

Lucas froze when she asked the question. He struggled to come up with a response, worried she might see through him. It took him a moment to pull himself together before he finally said, “I just think Larry’s the calculating type. Didn’t want you getting caught up in his nonsense.”

Sloane nodded in agreement. “Yeah, he was clearly annoyed earlier but still kept smiling like nothing was wrong. That alone says a lot–he knows how to hide what he’s feeling. Calm on the outside, but hard to read. Definitely someone to be careful around.”

She said it thoughtfully, her voice laced with caution.

Lucas lit up inside, relieved she agreed with him. He pressed the point while he could. “Exactly. Larry might seem polite and well–mannered, but underneath, he’s sharp and ruthless. I don’t trust his intentions with you at all. Who knows what he’s really after? You really should keep your distance.”

Sloane glanced over at Lucas, her expression unreadable. She didn’t think Larry had some hidden agenda toward her specifically–his repeated attempts to approach her probably had more to do with the fact that she was engaged to Lucas.

Lucas noticed her silence and immediately grew uneasy.

“What?” he asked, his voice tentative. “Did I say something wrong?”

“Nothing.” Sloane shook her head lightly and stood up. “Didn’t you say we were going for a walk? Let’s go.”

“Oh, right.” Lucas breathed a quiet sigh of relief when she dropped the subject and quickly got up to follow her.

side down the hallway, slowly making

and she was set to be discharged that

1/3

Sloane had her own reasons for going back–she

with concern. “Sloane, how are you feeling? Anything

The doctor said I’ve

moment. “Good. You’ve been through enough. Now that you’re home, just focus

“Thank you, Grandma.”

without a fuss. If they wanted to be generous, that was fine— she’d take it. But if they thought it gave them control over

wrong.

years ago finally. But she also

she immediately called Lena. “Well? Did

bring them to you now if

her feet. “I’ll come pick

hung up, quickly changed clothes,

balcony, Joanna watched her