The Bride’s Revenge (Marion Cartier And Jameson Royce)

Chapter 25

Chapter 25 Nothing More, He Seeks No Other

The elevator doors closed as Marion, Lucas, and Richard stood inside. Lucas positioned himself

behind Marion, one hand gripping the wheelchair’s handle while the other casually played with his

fingers, brushing against her back. Marion felt a slight itch and instinctively leaned forward.

Lucas noticed her movement, lowering his head as his gaze fell on Marion’s hands. His dark eyes

flickered.

Richard, on the other hand, was oblivious to these details. He glanced at Lucas and, recalling the

recent events, felt it necessary to explain, “Mr. Craig, please don’t misunderstand. We came here

tonight to draw a clear line with the Royces.”

Upon hearing her father’s words, Marion looked up at Lucas behind her. She remembered her casual

mention of “a gathering” earlier, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

Marion pursed her lips and added, “Jameson said he wanted to apologize to me.”

“Oh? Did he apologize?” Lucas inquired, his dark eyes showing a hint of interest.

“No.”

“Hmm.” Lucas responded, then turned to Richard, “Mr. Cartier, don’t worry. I trust Miss Cartier’s

character.”

This statement carried weight, and even Richard could not help but appreciate Lucas. It was much

better than the blind and ignorant Jameson, at least he would not easily suspect his daughter.

The elevator quickly reached the ground floor, and Lucas continued to push Marion to the hotel

entrance. When Daniel saw Marion and Richard, he paused for a moment, quickly realizing why Mr.

Craig had asked him to leave first.

Lucas released the wheelchair handle upon reaching the entrance. He walked up to Marion, bent

down, and met her gaze, “Mrs. Craig, remember to tell Mr. Cartier what I mentioned.”

He paused for a moment, “I’m leaving, good night.” After saying this, Lucas straightened up, nodded to

Richard, and walked towards the waiting business car at the entrance.

Marion watched his retreating figure, a lingering trace of his woody fragrance still on her nose. She

collected her thoughts, turned her head, and glanced at Richard, “Dad, let’s go home.”

Richard did not inquire about what Lucas had said earlier; he simply smiled and agreed, “Sure.” Their novelbin

car was also waiting at the entrance. The driver got out to help lift Marion’s wheelchair into the car.

Father and daughter sat in the back seat, each lost in their thoughts about the confrontation with the

Royces earlier. Suddenly, Richard sighed, “My Marion has

grown up.”

Marion turned her head and looked at Richard, feeling nostalgic. “Dad, I’m sorry for being stubborn

before.”

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Richard had never harbored grand ambitions, and he even had a touch of literary pride. He had

watched Jameson grow up since he was a child. As a son of the Royces, Jameson was naturally

groomed to be outstanding in every way. However, if he were to become Marion’s future husband,

many aspects were not favorable.

Jameson was undeniably excellent, but such a man was excessively arrogant. Growing up in such a

privileged environment, he was accustomed to others obeying him, and Marion was no exception.

Jameson was not a suitable match, and for the sake of that match, his daughter had suffered two

bouts of frustration.

Hearing Marion’s apology, Richard’s eyes were moist, “I only want you to be safe and happy.”

For Richard, there were no other desires; he had nothing else to ask for.

Chapter 26 Sally Isn’t a Good Person