The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 159 Mrs. Craig is Not to Be Exploited

Marion reluctantly reigned in her thoughts and refocused her attention on the game. A team fight erupted quickly, and Marion did not have the mental space to consider whether she and Lucas were

too close.

Lucas, on the side, occasionally offered a remark, and with his guidance, Marion only died twice in that round. When the game concluded, she marveled at her impressive performance.

Marion could not help but boast to Lucas, “I’m the MVP.” “Indeed, very impressive,” the man looked at her and graciously acknowledged her achievement. It was at that moment that Marion realized she was almost in Lucas’s embrace.

She instantly lost her composure. Even the hand holding the phone trembled a bit. The blush that started from her ears quickly spread to her cheeks and soon covered her entire face.

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The scent of cedarwood between their breaths permeated her senses as each inhalation was reminiscent of that familiar woody fragrance. Fresh, mild, just like Lucas.

Their thighs were close, and through the thin layers of fabric, she keenly sensed the warmth emanating from the man. ‘No, this would not do!’ Marion thought to herself.

She pursed her lips and attempted to subtly increase the distance between them.

However, as her hand rested on the edge of the sofa, the smooth leather surface caused her palm to slip.

Marion tried to stand up, but her balance wavered, and she ended up sitting on the cushion at her feet. In a slight forward tilt, her head bumped against Lucas’s thigh.

She swore she just wanted to move a little to create some space between them.

She had no other intentions! Marion lifted her head in frustration and accidentally met those black

eyes.

She bit her lip and swallowed nervously. “I... | lost my balance when | stood up.”

Did he believe her?

Lucas looked at her earlobes, now red as a lobster. His thin lips curved slightly, “Did it hurt when you fell?”

“No!” Marion quickly stood up and supported herself on the nearby coffee table. Her buttocks were sore, but she did not want to rub them in front of him so she endured the pain and embarrassment. ” It’s late. I'll go to rest now.”

Chapter 159 Mrs. Craig is Not to Be Exploited

Lucas did not expose her. “Goodnight.”

“Goodnight.”

Marion bent down to pick up her phone. As she raised her hand, her little finger grazed the back of the man’s hand on his leg. Her little finger twitched slightly, and she gripped the phone tightly. She quickly turned around and went back to her room. Lucas sat on the sofa and watched as Marion ran away like a startled rabbit.

His lips curved, and a faint smile emerged. He kept his gaze on that light figure until Marion reached the corner of the stairs. Only then did he shift his attention.

He took out his phone and leisurely dialed Daniel's number.

When he saw the call from Mr. Craig so late at night, Daniel’s heart was in his throat. “Good evening, Mr. Craig.”

“Yeah, tomorrow, go tell the finance department that starting next month, your salary will be increased by ten percent.”

Daniel almost did not catch Lucas’s words. When he finally reacted, he restrained his excitement and responded calmly, “Thank you, Mr. Craig.”

“No problem. Rest early.”

Lucas hung up the phone. His index finger tapped on his thigh, and he then stood up and went upstairs. Standing at the door of the guest room, he raised his hand and knocked twice.

The door opened quickly, and Marion, wearing a purple cartoon short-sleeved pajama, poked her head out, “What’s up, Mr. Craig?”

Lucas’s hand at his side subtly retracted, restraining the impulse to touch her. “I forgot to mention that my Mrs. Craig is not to be exploited.”