The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 339 Lucas, You Look Worried

Chapter 339 Lucas, You Look Worried

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Sloane felt the tremor in his fingertips and said evenly, “At the time, your condition was certain death. My body, after years of being steeped in herbs and poisons, was the only vessel that could withstand the toxins.” She spoke with calm detachment, as though it had nothing to do with her at all.

Before she could finish, Lucas suddenly dropped to one knee, pulling her-blanket and all-into his arms. He buried his face in the curve of her shoulder, his breath hot and heavy. “But it still left you weakened like this in the end.”

Sloane disliked the weight of such somber words. She cupped his face and tilted it upward, one brow arched. “So, you like me because I saved you?”

“Of course not!” Lucas shook his head vehemently, his voice urgent. “I’d already fallen for you long before you ever bore my poison.”

A sly glint flickered in Sloane’s eyes. “But we only met because I drew out your poison. How can you be sure what you feel isn’t just gratitude?”

to his feet, bracing his hands on either side of the sofa and caging

a weapon,” he said, his voice

trembled, though the corners of her

lost in thought, you always need something in your hand…” Lucas’ fingers traced lightly along

“Sloane, what I love are

in her gaze. Lucas narrowed

couldn’t hold back her laughter; her eyes curved like crescent moons. “I heard you. You like

The

note of punishment; yet the instant his

threading his fingers into her hair. “Let’s see how I punish

laughed softly, tilting her head back to receive his kiss, her fingers sneaking up to the nape of his neck. Outside,

car; the four officers

unconscious.

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