Chapter 314 Some People Know Their Place

Chapter 314 Some People Know Their Place

Sloane opened the box. Inside was a cake-its shape imperfect, but decorated with care. Across the top, written carefully in chocolate sauce, was her name: “Sloane.”

She lifted her eyes to Lucas’ exhausted yet gentle gaze, frowning. “You didn’t sleep all night?”

Lucas didn’t answer. Instead, he asked softly, “Do you want to try it?”

Sloane scooped up a bite and tasted it. Sweetness melted across her tongue. The flavor might not have been professional, but to her, it was the most delicious dessert she had ever eaten.

“Well?” Lucas looked at her like a student waiting nervously for a teacher’s grade.

Sloane set down the spoon and suddenly reached out, her hand brushing against his weary face. “Lucas.”

“Mm?”

“It’s wonderful.”

as if stars

stay in the hospital, Lucas shuttled constantly between the company and her

a meeting and was preparing

a poised smile tugging at


his tone flat. “Ms. Cora, no

sent to a sanatorium in Switzerland by our father.” Cora pulled a document from her bag. “Here is the equity transfer agreement she signed. From now on, no one will stand in

set them aside without much thought.

to Mr. Hawthorne’s strategy.” Catching him glance at the time again, Cora rose promptly, offering a slight nod. “I won’t keep you any longer. Should

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help but ask “Ms. Cora, why not we this chance to grow doser

gazing up at the towering building. Behind her glasses, her eyes were clear and cool “Why do you think Lucas chose

frowned Bett

Lucas reverse scale.” She slid inside, her voice steady. “Better to run Lyle Group well than chase impossible dreams. That’s

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