The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 25 Nothing More, He Seeks No Other

The elevator doors closed as Marion, Lucas, and Richard stood inside. Lucas positioned himself behind Marion, one hand gripping the wheelchair’s handle while the other casually played with his fingers, brushing against her back. Marion felt a slight itch and instinctively leaned forward.

Lucas noticed her movement, lowering his head as his gaze fell on Marion’s hands. His dark eyes

flickered.

Richard, on the other hand, was oblivious to these details. He glanced at Lucas and, recalling the recent events, felt it necessary to explain, “Mr. Craig, please don’t misunderstand. We came here tonight to draw a clear line with the Royces.”

Upon hearing her father’s words, Marion looked up at Lucas behind her. She remembered her casual mention of “a gathering” earlier, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

Marion pursed her lips and added, “Jameson said he wanted to apologize to me.”

“Oh? Did he apologize?” Lucas inquired, his dark eyes showing a hint of interest.

“No.”

turned to Richard, “Mr. Cartier, don’t worry. I trust

character.”

even Richard could not help but appreciate Lucas. It was much better than the blind and

Marion to the hotel entrance. When Daniel saw Marion and

released the wheelchair handle upon reaching the entrance. He walked up to Marion, bent down, and met her gaze, “Mrs. Craig, remember to tell Mr.

paused for a moment, “I’m leaving, good night.” After saying this, Lucas straightened up, nodded to Richard, and walked towards the waiting business car at the

nose. She collected her thoughts, turned her head,

did not inquire about what Lucas had said earlier; he simply smiled and agreed, “Sure.” Their car was also waiting at the entrance. The driver got out to help lift Marion’s wheelchair into

lost in their thoughts about the confrontation with the Royces earlier. Suddenly, Richard sighed, “My Marion

grown up.”

head and looked at Richard, feeling nostalgic. “Dad, I’m sorry for being stubborn

before.”

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