Chapter 129 | Protect Those Close to Me


    Marion had not fully grasped the situation when Lucas began leading her back to the car.


    The car was parked behind them, and as she watched the couple leave, Zoe’s determination intensified.


    They had gone through so much, all in the hope of securing more donations for their organization.


    Lucas’s presence meant she could likely secure a fixed donation to the Harmony Institute. It was a profitable deal.


    Moreover, Marion’s connections and influence were not to be underestimated. If they let Marion leave, the consequences would


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    Lucas’s attitude now made it clear that he intended to seek an exnation for Marion.


    Zoe made her decision and promptly instructed her assistant to summon the staff responsible for the dressing room.


    She approached Lucas and Marion, and spoke quickly, “Mr. and Mrs. Craig, could you give us another chance? I’ve already


    asked my assistant to contact the staff from the dressing room to apologize to Miss Marion. The performance is about to start in


    less than half an hour, and Miss Marion, you''re the finale. Can we discuss how we can reach an understanding in this matter?”


    Quick to grasp the situation, Mr. Argos also chimed in, “Mr. Craig, rest assured. We will strive to resolve this incident! Look, the


    sun is scorching today. Shall we go inside to talk?”


    Zoe and Mr. Argos alone may have easily swayed Marion. However, Lucas was a different type of person.


    Public opinion about him was divided, with some dubbing him the ‘Hades’ of the business world. The notion of ‘personal favor’


    did not hold water with him.


    Lucas remained impassive, not reacting to their words.


    He spoke bluntly as he held Marion''s hand, and pinpointed the key issue in the incident, “As far as | know, the decision to


    remove my wife wasn’t solely the idea of your staff.”


    The driver handed Lucas an umbre, which he epted and held above Marion’s head.


    “It''s very hot. Do you want to wait in the car?” His tone when speaking to Marion waspletely different from how he


    addressed Zoe and Mr. Argos.


    His deep and mellow voice, cold yet gentle, enveloped Marion as soon as he spoke.


    Marion instinctively curled her finger, as she felt the warmth rise on the back of her neck as if a fire had been ignited there.


    The warmth extended from her neck to her cheeks and head, leaving her feeling flushed.


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    Marion looked up at Lucas, and her gaze met his ck eyes. Her heart fluttered and her face turned slightly red. “It’s okay, not


    too sunny,” she said.


    Then she realized that she might have spoken too soon.


    Lucas had set the stage for her response, but she failed to follow through.


    Wanting to rectify the situation and avoid confrontation, she tried to find the right words, but Lucas


    seemed unaffected.


    He calmly acknowledged herment, then looked towards Zoe and the others, his expression more subdued.


    “Mr. Argos is right. It’s scorching out here. Let me get straight to the point. I’m protective of my wife, and though she has a good


    temper, mine isn’t quite as good. I''ll provide only one solution to resolve this matter. The singer who forced my wife out should


    leave, and your staff should publicly apologize to my wife.”


    Zoe was taken aback. “Mr. Craig, our charity event is quite significant, and Althea has arge fan base. Suddenly recing her


    might not be good for Mrs. Craig either.”


    Lucas did not offer a second choice. “Then you''ll just have to find someone else to take her ce.”