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

then said, “Just make sure the

it,” Lucas replied quietly.

evening, the news dropped like a bomb across Stonebridge’s elite social circles–Lucas and Sloane

and no one seemed shocked. Everyone had seen it coming–it was practically a

her. They said it was only a matter of time before she

twisting the story, painting him as cold and ungrateful. They reminded everyone it was Sloane who

who used a woman when it suited him and cast her aside once he

the flood of headlines and backlash, a heavy guilt settled in her chest. She hadn’t expected things to blow up like this–definitely not this badly. The last thing she wanted was to drag

her phone and called

regret. “Lucas… I’m sorry. I didn’t think it would spiral like this. Those articles–are you okay? Do

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

“But the way they’re coming after

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been through worse. What matters is that we made this choice

then said

He rubbed his forehead, exhaustion washing over him. The meeting he’d just finished had been

in Lucas’s face, 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, taken back control of

slightly. He exhaled slowly, his voice low and flat. “What’s

stop until she sees you. And… she’s threatening to hurt herself if

flickered in Lucas’s eyes, but behind it, something deeper.

low and bitter. “Threatening to kill herself for Mason?