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Upon reaching the parking lot, the driver pulled over and stepped out of the car, leaving Marie alone with Lucius.
Even with her damp hair, Marie looked far from disheveled. On the contrary, her eyes glowed with a striking clarity.
Someone once remarked that her beauty was unparalleled and defied her age, as if she was destined to be adored. Her waist was as slim as those beautiful women depicted in fiction, while her wrist appeared delicate and fragile.
While her beauty was undeniable, her view of the world was often clouded by emotional uncertainty.
Instead of being intimidated by Lucius, Marie met his gaze directly. “I don’t understand. With your status, you can have any woman you want. Why would you propose something like that? As you said, this collaboration doesn’t seem to be worth
the effort.”
“I thought I already answered that. Like you said, there aren’t many who will refuse me–you’re the first and only one to do
so.”
Lucius reclined in his seat without sparing a glance at Marie. His face was shrouded in shadows, making it hard to read his expression.
Marie tightened her grip on her coat, musing that such information had far exceeded her expectations.
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At that moment, she decided to clear up her misunderstanding with Lucius. “I don’t hate you. I’m not sure if my mannerisms gave you the wrong impression back then.”
Hearing that, Lucius turned his gaze toward her while remaining still.
Seeing that he was open to an explanation, Marie quickly. continued, “If that were the case, I’m willing to be honest with you. There’s no need for such a ridiculous collaboration because of our past.”
“The collaboration? I assumed you had agreed by coming down,” Lucius replied with a chuckle, though his eyes were cold.
Marie was momentarily stunned, but she quickly regained her composure. “I have, but I need to know the reason.”
Lucius shifted his gaze away from her and stared out of the window. Though he seemed calm, his throat’s subtle
“He’s nice, but I prefer someone loyal. His relationships are a tangled mess. Besides, there’s no way he’d be interested in me. If you have no other questions, I suggest we go our separate ways.”
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