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.”

“Hmm.” Lucas responded, then turned to Richard, “Mr. Cartier, don’t worry. | trust Miss Cartier’s character.”

This statement carried weight, and even Richard could not help but appreciate Lucas. It was much better than the blind and ignorant Jameson, at least he would not easily suspect his daughter.

The elevator quickly reached the ground floor, and Lucas continued to push Marion to the hotel entrance. When Daniel saw Marion and Richard, he paused for a moment, quickly realizing why Mr. Craig had asked him to leave first.

Lucas 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. Cartier what | mentioned.”

He 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 entrance.

Marion watched his retreating figure, a lingering trace of his woody fragrance still on her nose. She collected her thoughts, turned her head, and glanced at Richard, “Dad, let’s go home.”

Richard 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 the car.

Father and daughter sat in the back seat, each lost in their thoughts about the confrontation with the Royces earlier. Suddenly, Richard sighed, “My Marion has

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Marion turned her head and looked at Richard, feeling nostalgic. “Dad, I’m sorry for being stubborn before.”

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Richard understood the meaning behind Marion’s words. His friendship with Joseph was one thing, but Marion’s marriage to Jameson was another matter entirely.

Richard had never harbored grand ambitions, and he even had a touch of literary pride. He had watched Jameson grow up since he was a child. As a son of the Royces, Jameson was naturally groomed to be outstanding in every way. However, if he were to become Marion’s future husband, many aspects were not favorable.

Jameson was undeniably excellent, but such a man was excessively arrogant. Growing up in such a privileged environment, he was accustomed to others obeying him, and Marion was no exception. Jameson was not a suitable match, and for the sake of that match, his daughter had suffered two

bouts of frustration. Hearing Marion’s apology, Richard’s eyes were moist, “I only want you to be safe and happy.” For Richard, there were no other desires; he had nothing else to ask for.

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