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Chapter 66
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 placed my phone on the desk. “What you pieced together is what it is.”
“Come on, Sydney, lay 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 glare. “Your idol is with your old rival, Sandra now. The claw lady whom Steven held up so she could claw your face.”
Grace groaned, “Oh please, don’t even remind me of that.”
I laughed 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 that lady.”
“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 a laugh.
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 planted another k*ss on my l*ps and answered me in a husky tone, “Hey.”
Then I faked a glare 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 blank 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 explained to you even more than the explainer”
“Now that’s an exaggeration,” I laughed and simultaneously took a seat and he half sat on the edge of the table.
I carefully placed the flower on my desk and turned to him. He entwined our fingers and for a few seconds, we both just basked in a comfortable silence.
Then it occurred 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 playfully squinted at me suspiciously.
“Doris told me plus Sandra’s tagged posts pops up here and there.”
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“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 success, 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 place.”
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 the last 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 played along with what would benefit the company 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 are completely 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 blankly 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 glance or speaking with him?”
I lightly slapped his biceps and chuckled, expecting him to do the same but his face remained straight and blank. 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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