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.

so long for this,” she murmured softly. “Looks like Ginnie won’t be getting back

“The most terrifying revenge isn’t a sudden strike; it’s the patience to lie in wait.” His voice shifted suddenly. “Just

like what?” Sloane prompted

gaze, then unexpectedly reached up and brushed a trace of juice from the corner of her mouth with

stole her breath;

eyes, Lucas’ expression deepened, the corner of his

a startled fawn, so adorably flustered it made his heart tremble. If she’s this

enough to count the tremor of

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“Sloane, don’t you have something you want to ask

the wall-until Lucas caught

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

She denied it instantly, though the

and pressed it to his chest.