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Chapter 166 There’s No ‘Next Time’ with You
Martin walked up to Lucas and said, “Aren’t you going to check on your wife?”
Lucas gave him a cold glance, which caused Martin to turn away in frustration. It seemed that he could
not even tease Lucas.
Marion followed Alice into the garden.
The Hilton family had put effort into the evening’s banquet, even decorating the garden meticulously.
However, with a gathering of guests at that level, such secluded gardens were not favored, especially
since many seldom-seen guests attended the night’s event.
So, the ‘remote’ garden did not receive much attention.
As Alice had mentioned, the garden was indeed devoid of people, maintaining a tranquil atmosphere.
Even the lighting served more for ambiance than practical illumination.
Casually placing her glass down, Marion followed Alice to a set of chairs at the front.
Alice sipped her wine, as her gaze lingered over Marion before she spoke, “What are your usual
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthobbies, Miss Marion?”
Marion, who was prepared to be interrogated, was caught off-guard.
Had she heard Alice correctly?
Was Alice asking about her hobbies? Was it some new form of rivalry demonstration?
With that in mind, Marion straightened and said, “Miss Alice, if you have something to say, just say it.
There’s only the two of us here.”
In a one-on-one situation like that, why bother with so much prelude? Was Alice not there to deliver a
warning to Marion? There was no need for such an elaborate setup, especially when there were no
others around.
Or perhaps, was it a trait of those born into wealthy families to speak in a roundabout manner?
Upon hearing Marion’s straightforward response, Alice pursed her lips and changed her approach, ”
Then, let me ask bluntly. Why did you marry Lucas?”
“There it is! Finally!’ Marion thought triumphantly.
Marion sneered, “Your question is quite strange! I married Lucas because I love him!”
What was going on? Was Alice socially inept? Could she not have asked a more sophisticated
question?
While Marion was internally criticizing Alice, she heard Alice say, “Lucas could have forced you to.”
What? What was wrong with Alice? Why was she not following the usual script?
Marion composed herself and raised an eyebrow at her, “Miss Alice, you’re overthinking this. In this
day and
age, who
gets forced into marriage?”
Alice nodded and answered seriously, “It happens. My cousin was forced.”
Marion was momentarily stunned and almost revealed her thoughts, “Oh, well, your cousin sounds
timid.”
Alice did not respond to that comment. Instead, she looked at Marion with a serious expression.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMarion felt uncomfortable under her gaze. Alice had completely disregarded the clichés of a typical
antagonist. Her questions were nothing Marion had anticipated.
If Marion had not had prior contact with Alice, she would have suspected that Alice’s affection might be
directed toward her rather than Lucas.
After observing Marion for a while, Alice spoke again, “So, it seems like you voluntarily married Lucas.’
“Yes, any issues with that?”
Alice furrowed her brows. She seemed quite perplexed. “Do you like Lucas?”
“Do you need a reason to like someone?”
“Oh.”
Alice responded but did not continue with that line of questioning. Instead, she asked an unrelated
question, “What outdoor sports do you like to play?”
Marion genuinely felt that something was off with Alice. “Miss Alice, if you have nothing else to say, I’m
going back.”
Not receiving a reply, Alice did not pursue the matter further, “Alright, let’s chat again next time.”
Who said there would be a next time?
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