The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 209 Let’s Call Off the Engagement

Sloane stepped into the lobby of Blackhawk Training Camp and was caught off guard when she spotted Lucas. He stood beside the head coach, their expressions serious–clearly in the middle of something important.

The moment she walked in, Lucas’s eyes locked onto her. His usual sharp, composed expression softened just slightly. But when he registered the look on her face, a subtle tension settled in his brow. He quickly wrapped up his conversation and made his way toward her.

Sloane looked up, her voice calm but curious. “What are you doing here?”

Lucas offered a faint smile, his tone unusually gentle. “Just had some things to take care of.” He hesitated, his eyes lingering on her face as if trying to read her mood. “You don’t look so great. Did someone upset you?”

She didn’t answer the question. Instead, she looked him straight in the eye and said flatly, “Lucas, let’s call off the engagement.”

His pupils tightened, and his hand flexed slightly before relaxing. He swallowed hard, trying to push back whatever emotion was rising in his chest.

“Where did that come from?” His voice remained quiet, but there was a faint tension underneath it.

Sloane pressed her lips together before replying, her tone detached. “The engagement’s brought nothing but problems. My family won’t leave me alone about it, and honestly, the whole point was to help with your condition. That’s no longer an issue. There’s no reason to keep this going.”

A flicker of sadness crossed Lucas’s face, but he masked it quickly and spoke in a low voice.

“You’ve really thought this through?”

She nodded without hesitation. “Yes. I’ve made up my mind.”

Lucas stayed silent for a moment, then gave a slow nod. “Alright. I’ll respect your

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do you want me to

a beat, then said, “Just make sure the people in Stonebridge know it’s

it,” Lucas replied quietly. “I’ll

a bomb across Stonebridge’s elite social circles–Lucas and

quickly, and no one seemed shocked. Everyone had seen it coming–it was practically a rumor waiting for

was only a matter of time

everyone it was Sloane who stood by him when he was sick–she was the one who agreed to marry him back

used a woman when it suited him and cast her

hadn’t expected things to blow up like this–definitely not

phone and

quietly, her voice laced with regret. “Lucas… I’m sorry. I didn’t think it would spiral like this. Those articles–are

“It’s fine. I’ll handle it. This isn’t on you, so don’t

the

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quiet chuckle. “Let them talk. I’ve been through worse. What matters is that we made this choice together. You don’t owe

paused, then said softly, “Thank you,

up, the smile on Lucas’s face slowly faded. He rubbed his forehead, exhaustion washing over him. The meeting he’d just finished had been brutal–hours of crisis management, fighting to contain the damage. He was mentally and physically drained. But before he

Andrew hesitated for a second but still stepped forward. “Mr. Hawthorne,

of the nly estates under Tessa’s orders. And ever since she found out Lucas had Covered,

his voice low

things. Screaming. She said she won’t stop until she sees you. And… she’s threatening to hurt

in Lucas’s eyes, but behind it, something

white. His voice came out low and bitter. “Threatening to kill herself for Mason?