Chapter 302 Why Not?


    Jameson wanted to argue, but as he nced at Marion inside the car, he realized that he was at a loss


    for words.


    Three months ago, he ran away for Sally’s sake, and now he had intended to escape Ruby for Marion.


    Yet he knew that if he did not return to the banquet hall for the engagement ceremony, Marion would


    be the target of public criticism.


    Lucas had hit the nail on its head with his usations. Jameson could not bring himself to look at


    Marion. He felt like a big joke.


    Lucas snorted coldly, circled to the driver’s side, and got in. Marion had already fastened her seatbelt


    while she waited for him.


    Lucas looked into her round eyes and could not resist reaching over to pat her gently on the head, ”


    We’re heading home now.”


    Marion blinked at his words as she felt the heat rise on her face. “Yeah, let’s go home.”


    It had been a chaotic evening, one she did not want to linger in.


    “Alright.”


    Lucas started the car, pulled out of the parking space, then slowly exited the hotel entrance. The ck


    Bentley turned out of the hotel gate and then sped off down the road.


    Jamesoncked the courage to chase after them. He watched till he could no longer see the Bentley,


    then turned around and went back inside.


    The second–floor banquet hall was in chaos. Backstage, Ruby’s face was pale and cold as she sat on


    the makeup chair. She said nothing, only betraying her emotions through the grip of her phone.


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    The Royce and the ck family wore stoic expressions of their own.


    Jameson knocked on the door, “Sorry, had a stomachache just now.”


    Ruby heard his voice, looked up at Jameson, and pursed her lips. She stood up, suppressed her


    emotions, and asked, “How are you feeling now?”


    “Much better. We should be able to finish the ceremony without a problem.”


    Despite his words, Jameson did not look happy and he seemed drained.


    His excuse provided the ck family with a reason to proceed with the engagement ceremony.


    Jameson’s cover story was a little suspicious, but it was better than him running away. In the end, Ruby


    chose toplete the ceremony.


    However, when the two returned to the scene, most of the guests had already left. The engagement


    party was a mess, and although it did not escte to an uncontroble point, the fifteen minutes of


    nk time in the middle was enough for everyone to gossip about.


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    Afterward, the Royce and the ck family jointly released a statement, exining that the sudden halt


    of the engagement party was due to Jameson’s sudden health difort, and they requested


    understanding from everyone. Naturally, not many people believed the exnation, but the specific


    reasons remained unknownL


    Seeing the screenshots Cassie sent her, Marion could not help but roll her eyes, “They’re really good at


    making up stories!”


    Cassie: [So, this scumbag Jameson tried to escape the wedding to go after you?]


    Marion: [Don’t even mention him to me. I feel jinxed!]


    Cassie: [Alright, alright, I won’t bring it up again!]


    Marion: [Enough talking, I want somete–night snacks!]


    She had not dared to eat anything at the banquet as she was afraid that Ruby might y a trick on her


    during the engagement party. Just shortly after leaving the hall, she felt hungry.


    In the quiet, narrow carpartment, her stomach grumbled mournfully, and Marion wished she could


    jump out of the car.


    Then, Lucas took her to a barbecue stall.


    Marion took the skewer Lucas handed her, “Can you eat this?”


    If she remembered correctly, Lucas had issues with cleanliness.


    He nced at her, “Why not?”


    Marion raised an eyebrow, “I thought you wouldn’t eat this kind of stuff.”


    Lucas caught onto her thoughts, “This ce is owned by my friend- it’s very clean and safe. No need to


    worry.”


    Marion was very hungry and her mind was working slowly. Without much thought, she blurted out, I’m


    not worried about that. Aren’t you a clean freak? Also, your stomach isn’t great with food like this. Will


    you be able to handle it? Personally, I—‘


    ”


    Before she could finish her sentence, Marion realized she had misspoken.


    She looked up, and Lucas was looking at her with a half–smile, “You seem to know me quite well.”


    Marion had no reply to that.


    Well, perhaps she should eat first before talking.


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    Chapter 303 What Was That?