Female Novel
Chapter 66
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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, “Whywas 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 teasingwarning glare. “Your idol is with your old rival, Sandra now. The claw lady whom Steven held up soshe 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. Youwould have to wait for them to break up.” Even though I sound like I didn’t give a damn, which Idon’t, I still can’t help but wonder why it had to be Sandra. Of all the women he could have chosenfrom. 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, myhead suddenly rings a warning bell and I just automatically assume the worst of a person and juststay far away from them.”
I pouted, “Now girl’s names Sandra are in trouble because of one callous Sandra, I ended. mycomment 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 breakup.”
A corner of Lucas l*ps lifted when he overheard what Grace said as he came forward to me. I goton my feet and let him pull me in for a hug. I wrapped my arms around his n*eck and briefly pressedmy 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 waitinga long long time because Lucas and I are together for life….forever, you wicked woman! Now, getout of here!”
I could feel the tremor on Lucas‘ ch*st as he chuckled. There was a hint of a smile on Grace’s faceeven as she made a disappointed face, “Ah, dammit. I thought I had a chance. Seeing you two sohappy 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 hersorrows in work now.”
“Shoo shoo,” I waved her off with a dismissive flick of my wrist and gestured toward the door. “Outthe 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 Idon’t need to ask how you’re doing; I can already tell with that huge grin on your face becauseyou’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 thebouquet in my hand. The flowers were fresh and the petals bloomed so beautifully. I liked the feel ofit 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 edgeof the table.
I carefully placed the flower on my desk and turned to him. He entwined our fingers and for a fewseconds, 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 lookedup 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, socialmedia.” Then he shrugged, “Well, I persuaded Doris to arrange it. GT Group has already achievedgreat 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 intoplace.”
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 underthe 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 roguishlyas 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 thecompany, 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 aredivorced, yet it seems like you’re closer than before. It makes me worried; I had to do -somethingbefore 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 completelyover.”
His face lit up and his arms wound around my waist when he replied, “Then how do I know it’s meyou 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 remainedthere for seconds then I softly nipped his bottom l*p, “Then how do you want me to prove it?” Myvoice 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 tomine as his l*ps kneaded mine. He pulled away but his l*ps just hovered above mine and our breathmingled.
“Come with me to an auction today,” his l*ps slightly brushed mine as he murmured and I had to tryhard 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, lookinginto 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, itsounded 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?” Hewhispered in a deep voice, “You cannot stay in the same space with Mark without sparing him aglance or speaking with him?”
I lightly slapped his biceps and chuckled, expecting him to do the same but his face remainedstraight and blank. I cleared my throat, “Of course, I can, I said with an authentic smile, my handrubbing up and down his arm, “I promise I’ll only look at you.”
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