The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 230

Chapter 230 Where Feelings Begin

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Chapter 230 Where Feelings Begin

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Sloane heard the horn and looked up to see a familiar black sedan parked at the gate. The window slowly rolled down, revealing Lucas‘ cool, sharp–featured face. He stared in her direction, his gaze calm, but with a faint trace of displeasure beneath the surface.

She paused in surprise–she hadn’t expected Lucas to show up. She walked over quickly and asked, a little taken aback, “Lucas, what are you doing here?”

Lucas glanced briefly at the team captain standing on the steps and replied, “I’m your coach for this tournament, I should be there to supervise. Get in. Ride with me.”

Sloane looked back at the bus where the rest of her teammates were already boarding. She hesitated. “But everyone else is taking the team bus…”

Lucas didn’t give her a chance to refuse. He stepped out and opened the passenger door. “It’s a long drive. If you ride with me, you’ll get to rest a bit.”

Sloane had been busy lately researching herb cultivation and was, in truth, pretty exhausted.

Lucas gently guided her into the front seat before she could react. Then he leaned in and pulled the seatbelt across her, buckling it with natural ease.

Their proximity closed in an instant. Sloane caught the clean scent on him–cedar mixed with a hint of mint, cool and grounded.

She looked up at his chiseled profile, and her heart began to race, her ears warming without warning. Lucas finished securing the belt, straightened up, shut the door, and circled back to the driver’s side.

He started the engine, eyes focused on the road ahead. “Close your eyes and rest. I’ll wake you when we get there.”

Sloane stole a glance at him. She picked up on something off about his mood. He seemed calm on the outside, but his eyes held a quiet edge of coldness.

She opened her mouth, wanting to ask if he was upset, but in the end, she just nodded softly. “Okay.”

Leaning back against the seat, she closed her eyes and tried to relax. The car moved smoothly down the road; Lucas‘ driving was steady and composed, making it easy to forget they were

even in motion.

Sloane had thought she wouldn’t be able to sleep, but maybe she really was too tired. Before

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glanced at her. Her breathing was soft and

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seconds, his expression gradually softening. He reached over and raised the temperature

only with gentle

curve of her features. Lucas looked at her again, his eyes full of warmth and

about the way he’d felt earlier, and gave a self–deprecating smile. Unbelievable… I’m actually jealous of some kid barely

entrance. Lucas turned to look at her still–sleeping figure and

open. Her voice came out

her just–woken expression and felt something melt inside. His voice instinctively softened. “Yeah, we’re here. Take a second to

the passenger door. “The others are already inside. I’ll

tastefully decorated, filled

few brief

your room is on the top floor.

Sloane. “Come on, I’ll take

moment Sloane opened the door to the room, she was stunned. The space was bright and spacious, with floor–to–ceiling windows looking out over an endless blue sea. Sunlight poured in,

sleek yet luxurious. A fresh bouquet of lilies sat by the bed, releasing a gentle fragrance

tone, “Get some rest today. The tournament starts tomorrow.” He pointed next

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knock.”

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her teammates got. Lucas had

She answered softly, “Okay.”

stir in his chest. “Unpack, take

the door, Sloane called out

turned back, and looked at

head. “Nothing.

more. “You don’t have to thank me. Rest for a bit–I’ll come get you for dinner

nodded and

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