Chapter 217 But She Called Me Sweetie


    Lucas pulled Marion close to him, allowing her to avoid the hug from Alice.


    Marion had not expected Alice to be so enthusiastic, trying to hug her upon their first meeting.


    Were all the wealthy heiresses that friendly? Obviously not.


    Alice, however, seemed disapproving of Lucas by Marion’s side.


    In addition to not being too thrilled about being there, Marion was starting to wonder if Alice had ulterior motives.


    With a stern expression, Lucas rified, “I came with my wife.”


    Marion, sensing the awkwardness, quickly handed over the gift, attempting to ease the tension.


    “Happy birthday, Miss Alice. | wasn’t sure what you''d like, so this is just a little something.”


    Even with Marion trying to y it down, Alice’s eyes lit up. “Really? A gift just for me?”


    Lucas interjected, “Miss Alice, please refrain from excessive physical contact with my wife.”


    Alice, looking displeased, shot Lucas a nce. “Can''t | take Mrs. Craig inside?”


    “No, I''ll take her in,” Lucas responded.


    Alice frowned. “You''re being too controlling. Mrs. Craig came all this way to attend a birthday party. Why are you being so


    coddling?”


    “To thwart anyone with ill intentions,” Lucas asserted.


    Alice rolled her eyes. “Come on, I’ve even recorded my assurance! And Mrs. Craig is my lifesaver. Who would mistreat their


    savior?”


    She then turned to Marion, seeking confirmation. “Right, Mrs. Craig?”


    Caught off guard, Marion awkwardly replied, “Yes.”


    She hoped she did not sound too enthusiastic.


    Lucas took Marion’s hand and led her inside, leaving Alice behind. Alice hurried to catch up, as she


    walked beside Marion.


    “Your makeup looks lovely today, Mrs. Craig.”


    “Thank you. | went for a light touch.”


    Unfazed, Alice smiled and continued with her ttery, “Your earrings are so unique. Where did you get them? Could you share a


    link with me?”


    Marion felt overwhelmed by the attention. “Sure, I’ll send you the linkter.”


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    “Great! Your perfume smells amazing. Is it a custom blend?” Despite knowing that Alice was deliberately ttering her, who


    would not want to hearpliments? Marion feigned indifference, A friend helped me create it.”


    “Of course, talented people have talented friends.” Marion blushed from the praise, maintaining a calm exterior while secretly


    rejoicing.


    Even if Alice was genuinely interested in her, she was ready to ept it. Alice’s personality turned out to be much better than


    Marion had imagined — a seemingly aloof exterior hiding a sweet nature.


    The two chatted about Marion’s outfit for the evening, leaving Lucas sidelined.


    It was not until they entered the banquet hall and Alice’s friends approached that she reluctantly released Marion.


    “Sweetie, go explore with your husband. I''ll find youter.”RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    Marion blushed again. “Okay.”


    Lucas looked down at Marion. “Didn’t you say you didn’t want to bother with her?”


    Marion looked awkward. “I wanted to ignore her, but sheplimented me and called me ‘sweetie’...


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    ‘Who can resist that? Can you resist it, Mr. Craig?’