NovelOnlineChapter 314 SPeople Know Their Place
Chapter 314 SPeople Know Their Place
Sloane opened the box. Inside was a cake-its shape imperfect, but decorated with care. Across the top, written
carefully in chocolate sauce, was her name: “Sloane.”
She lifted her eyes to Lucas’ exhausted yet gentle gaze, frowning. “You didn’t sleep all night?”
Lucas didn’t answer. Instead, he asked softly, “Do you want to try it?”
Sloane scooped up a bite and tasted it. Sweetness melted across her tongue. The flavor might not have been
professional, but to her, it was the most delicious dessert she had ever eaten.
“Well?” Lucas looked at her like a student waiting nervously for a teacher's grade.
Sloane set down the spoon and suddenly reached out, her hand brushing against his weary face. “Lucas.”
“Mm?”
“It’s wonderful.”
His eyes lit instantly, as if stars had fallen into them.
During Sloane's stay in the hospital, Lucas shuttled constantly between the company and her ward.
The day she was discharged, he had just wrapped up a meeting and was preparing to head to the hospital when
his secretary cin to announce Cora’s arrival.
Cora set down her teacup with elegance, a poised smile tugging at her lips. “Mr. Hawthorne, | owe you for this
time.”
Lucas glanced at his watch, his tone flat. “Ms. Cora, no need for courtesy; it was mutually beneficial.”
“My sister has already been sent to a sanatorium in Switzerland by our father.” Cora pulled a document from her
bag. “Here is the equity transfer agreement she signed. From now on, no one will stand in your way.”
Lucas took the papers and set them aside without much thought. “Your methods are impressive.”
“Nothing compared to Mr. Hawthorne's strategy.” Catching him glance at the tagain, Cora rose promptly,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtoffering a slight nod. “I won't keep you any longer. Should you need anything,
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As they left Hawthorne Group's headquarters, her animant couldn't help but ask “Ms. Cora, why not we this
chance to grow doser to Mr. Hawthorne He doesn’t have anyone by his side right now.”
Cora halted and turned, gazing up at the towering building. Behind her glasses, her eyes were clear and cool
“Why do you think Lucas chose me?” She gave a faint laugh. “Because I'm dearheaded | know what to touch and
what not to touch
The asinant frowned Bett still...”
“That Ma. Rivers, Cora said as she opened the car door, “is Lucas reverse scale.” She slid inside, her voice
steady. “Better to run Lyle Group well than chase impossible dreams. That's where | belong
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Lucas, using the excuse that Sloane needed care, brought her back to the villa.
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Lucas, for once, looked faintly embarrassed. T'm pursuing her.”
“Really?” Tessa nearly lost hold of her teacup, her eyes brightened instantly. “So that block of wood finally
figured it out?”
Lucas tugged uncomfortably at his tie. “Grandma...”
Tessa shot to her feet, excitement bubbling over. “Tell me-how far have you gotten? Have you confessed? Held
hands yet?”
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