The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 309 She Said She Likes Me

Chapter 309 She Said She Likes Me

Sloane’s eyes widened in shock. “She’s been…”

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“Lying low.” Lucas slipped his phone back into his pocket. “Unlike her flamboyant sister, Ms. Cora knows how to bide her time.” He cast Sloane a meaningful glance. “At this morning’s board meeting, she convinced all the shareholders with just a ten-minute speech.”

“She’s clever…” Sloane’s words trailed off as her gaze locked on Lucas’ dark eyes; realization struck her. “It was you?”

Lucas’ voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable weight. “I simply offered Chairman Lyle a more suitable option.” He lowered his head, carefully peeling the orange in his hand. “After all, a successor facing criminal charges doesn’t do much for a company’s stock price.”

“So you gave her a push.” Sloane’s tone was thoughtful.

“I only handed her the key.” Lucas placed a neatly peeled segment at Sloane’s lips. “The door was opened by Cora’s years of planning.”

Sloane accepted it without thinking; the tangy sweetness burst across her tongue.

this,” she murmured softly. “Looks like Ginnie won’t

it’s the patience

what?” Sloane prompted

reached up and brushed a trace of juice from

stole her breath; heat flared across her

eyes, Lucas’ expression deepened, the corner of his mouth curving into a pleased

fawn, so adorably flustered it made his heart tremble. If she’s this unsettled… maybe it means she isn’t as clueless

test his suspicion, Lucas leaned closer-close enough

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She Said

don’t you

edged back, nearly knocking into the wall-until Lucas caught himself with a

of her uneven breath; amusement glimmered in his eyes. “Your heart’s racing: What

She denied it instantly, though the flush creeping up her

her hand and pressed it