The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 322 Say My Name Already

Chapter 322 Say My Name Already

Sloane arched a brow. “Oh?”

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“You don’t know,” Jill whispered conspiratorially, leaning close. “My Uncle Samson says that whatever Mr. Hawthorne has ever wanted, he’s always gotten without effort. And men-when something comes too easily, they never cherish it.”

That day, Sloane had acted on pure impulse; she hadn’t even figured out what to do next. That was why she had bolted straight from the lab and hidden here with Jill.

What she hadn’t expected was for Lucas to come chasing after her immediately.

Downstairs, Lucas appeared focused on his chess match with Brian, yet his gaze kept flicking toward the staircase. When Sloane finally reappeared at the landing, the black piece in his hand snapped onto the board with precision-right into a lethal position.

“Checkmate.” Brian roared with laughter. “Lucas, you’re distracted-what’s on your mind?”

Lucas said nothing; his eyes burned as they locked onto Sloane.

gaze head-on-and even shot him a

dinner table, Lucas naturally claimed the seat right beside

housekeeper set down a spread of comforting dishes. “This crab cake, the barbecue ribs, and the roasted salmon-Mr. Hawthorne specifically requested these.

head swiveled toward Lucas and Sloane,

let out a hearty laugh. “Alright, alright, enough standing around-let’s eat!” He

of disposable gloves and began cracking open crab legs; each

do it myself,” she muttered

injured.” Without looking up, Lucas continued peeling the crabs. “That burn from the lab

him to

exchanged a look of quiet understanding, but neither of them let

Jill held Sloane’s hand, “Grandpa, I want to invite Sloane to stay with us a few days; she can also help take care of your

ready to agree-but Lucas cut in smoothly. “Mr. Brian, may I borrow your study? There’s something

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