Chapter 66
Chapter 66 Chapter Sixty Six
SYDNEY’S POV
Grace asked the moment I dropped the phone with brows creased her eyes alight with curiosity.
“Did I just hear you say Sandra?” The name dripped from her l*ps with so much contempt, “Why
was that name uttered in your conversation with Mark? Make it make sense.”
I ced my phone on the desk. “What you pieced together is what it is.”
“Come on, Sydney,y it out to me. It doesn’t make sense.”
“See? And yet you say he’s your idol. I mocked and her eyes narrowed as she shot me a teasing
warning re. “Your idol is with your old rival, Sandra now. The wdy whom Steven held up so
she could w your face.”
Grace groaned, “Oh please, don’t even remind me of that.”
Iughed lightly. Anyway. They’re currently together so it’s not your turn to be with your idol. You
would have to wait for them to break up.” Even though I sound like I didn’t give a damn, which I
don’t, I still can’t help but wonder why it had to be Sandra. Of all the women he could have chosen
from. It had to be that b**ch, Sandra! Mark really never ceases to amaze me.
“Gosh,I hate thatdy.”
“Ditto, I interrupted her.
She continued, “Because of her, I never want to hear the name Sandra because when I do, my
head suddenly rings a warning bell and I just automatically assume the worst of a person and just
stay far away from them.”
I pouted, “Now girl’s names Sandra are in trouble because of one callous Sandra, I ended. my
comment with augh.
Grace exaggerated a groan, “It’s that bad. I would never touch any man she’s been with.”
I raised my eyebrows at that but didn’t say anything. Just then, Lucas waltzed in and Grace winked.
“I think this one’s cute though. and I trust your taste, so do well to let me know when you guys break
up.”
A corner of Lucas l*ps lifted when he overheard what Grace said as he came forward to me. I got
on my feet and let him pull me in for a hug. I wrapped my arms around his n*eck and briefly pressed
my l*ps to his. “Hey, babe,” I whispered, low enough for only him to hear.
He nted another k*ss on my l*ps and answered me in a husky tone, “Hey.”
Then I faked a re as I turned to Grace, “Then I’m sorry to burst your bubbles but you’ll be waiting
a long long time because Lucas and I are together for life….forever, you wicked woman! Now, get
out of here!”
I could feel the tremor on Lucas‘ ch*st as he chuckled. There was a hint of a smile on Grace’s face
even as she made a disappointed face, “Ah, dammit. I thought I had a chance. Seeing you two so
happy really makes me jealous and almost want a man of my own.” Then she sighed theatrically.
her gaze sliding down to the nk screen of her iPad. ‘Well, this lonely soul needs to drown her
sorrows in work now.”
“Shoo shoo,” I waved her off with a dismissive flick of my wrist and gestured toward the door. “Out
the door, woman.”
Grace chuckled and as she got on her feet, she said, “Hey, Lucas.”
“Grace, how’s it going?”
A genuine smile spread on Grace’s l*ps, “I am great!” She said she walked out the door. “Now I
don’t need to ask how you’re doing; I can already tell with that huge grin on your face because
you’re holding my friend.”
“It’s that obvious?” Lucas winced, faking a pained expression.
We all chuckled as Grace made her way out the door and it was just Lucas and I.
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Lucas handed me the flower he had in his grasp. “And this is for my princess.”
I took it with a smile and sniffed it. “Thank you, I muttered and felt his gaze on me as I looked at the
bouquet in my hand. The flowers were fresh and the petals bloomed so beautifully. I liked the feel of
it when I touched it. They smell nice, then I thanked him again.
“You deserve more. I am really proud of you.”
My smile broadened, “Thank you, Lucas. It’s all the good teachings that you’ve j stilled in me.”
I giggled when he surprisingly patted my head like I was a kid. “It’s because you’re smart. You’re
so smart that you get everything exined to you even more than the exiner”
“Now that’s an exaggeration,” Iughed and simultaneously took a seat and he half sat on the edge
of the table.
I carefully ced the flower on my desk and turned to him. He entwined our fingers and for a few
seconds, we both just basked in afortable silence.
Then it urred to me to ask him and sate my curiosity. He should know, right?
“Why is Mark suddenly getting hot and heavy with Sandra?” I could feel the depth of my as I looked
up at Mark and asked.
“How do you know they’re together?” He yfully squinted at me suspiciously.
“Doris told me plus Sandra’s tagged posts pops up here and there.”
frown
“Hmm,” he hummed, “Sometimes I forget you’re Grandma Doris‘ sweetheart and yeah, social
media.” Then he shrugged, “Well, I persuaded Doris to arrange it. GT Group has already achieved
great financial sess, and the next step is to align with political forces to maintain family influence.
Sandra’s father is running for office and needs a lot of campaign funds, so it naturally all fell into
ce.”
I shook my head at him, “You’re a cunning one, aren’t you?”
His sturdy shoulders lifted in a small shrug. I had to be. I hate how he keeps pestering you under
the guise of investment, I was taken aback a bit by the n*ked jealousy that coated Lucas‘ words”
and filled his eyes for a few seconds before it was gone like it was never there. He smiled roguishly
as he said thest words, “So I decided to find him a wife to keep him busy.”
I nodded, humming. So Mark didn’t really choose Sandra. Since Mark cares so much about the
company, he naturally yed along with what would benefit thepany in the short or long
Lucas leaned forward and snapped his fingers before my face, “Now what’s in that head of yours?”
He crossed his arms when I didn’t say anything. Then he feigned to be jealous, “You two are
divorced, yet it seems like you’re closer than before. It makes me worried; I had to do -something
before I lose you to your ex husband.”
I stood up and his eyes followed my every movement as I positioned myself between his legs.
“Don’t worry, Lucas,” I gently patted his check. “That will never happen. Mark and I arepletely
over.”
His face lit up and his arms wound around my waist when he replied, “Then how do I know it’s me
you love, not him?”
I leaned in and took his l*ps with mine. I didn’t move my l*ps. I just closed my eyes and remained
there for seconds then I softly nipped his bottom l*p, “Then how do you want me to prove it?” My
voice came out huskier than I intended for it to.
Lucas pulled me closer and took my l*ps in his. I let out a sigh when his b*dy pressed closed to
mine as his l*ps kneaded mine. He pulled away but his l*ps just hovered above mine and our breath
mingled.
“Come with me to an auction today,” his l*ps slightly brushed mine as he murmured and I had to try
hard to concentrate because all I wanted him to do was to just take my l*ps with his and k*ss
1. me.
“Mark will be there too, I silently winced at the loss of his warmth as he reared back a little, looking
into my eyes, ‘And you have to promise not to look at him. Not even once.”
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“We do business together,” I tried to reason but he just nkly stared back. If I was being honest, it
sounded childish but I agreed anyway.
“Alright then,” my l*ps pulled back in a tight smile.
He didn’t reply. His eyes just searched mine as I looked at him. “Or can you not do it?” He
whispered in a deep voice, “You cannot stay in the same space with Mark without sparing him a
nce or speaking with him?”
I lightly pped his biceps and chuckled, expecting him to do the same but his face remained
straight and nk. I cleared my throat, “Of course, I can, I said with an authentic smile, my hand
rubbing up and down his arm, “I promise I’ll only look at you.”
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