"So what?
At least he said he would stand by my side and wouldn't let anyone harm me."
Regardless of whether Lucas was lying to her, she forced herself to believe him now, especially in front of Emily, whom she hated, she had to uphold her own dignity.
Just like when she used to defend herself by fighting others during her childhood.
Emily's face darkened significantly, her eyebrows twitching.
If this were before, she might have already slapped her, but now she must tread cautiously around Lucas, and does not want to openly antagonize him.
Because it does no good for her.
"Don't be too proud of yourself, let's see how long you can keep this up."
Frustrated, Emily spat out these words, turned and walked away.
In an instant, the hall was quiet, leaving her alone, as if she was the only person left in the world.
Grandpa and Grandma of the Marson family took Lucas's private plane back to their home town in the afternoon.
