Chapter 170
Clement finally understood why he couldn’t find this stone anywhere the day after that day. Plunged into embarrassment, he thought: “If that were the case, I could no longer continue to lie to him…” At this idea, Clément thought he had no other choice than to play the ignorant . He said: – What do you mean? It ‘s just an ordinary stone, isn’t it ?Looking Clement seriously in the eye, Lucile said: – Do not deceive me again. Florentin had already taught me that this stone is yours, that there are words engraved on it and that it is unique in the world. At these words, Clément cursed Florentin from the bottom of his heart * How talkative Florentin is!» These proofs of Lucile seemed to him so solid that he was obliged to confess with nods of his head:
– Well, I admit it. Yes, I was the one who saved you at Jilin Restaurant. But it was just by chance. Please don’t tell Chloe about it.
A silence immediately began to reign between these two people.
Embarrassed by the fact that Lucile had easily discovered the identity he had been trying to hide from everyone for a long time, Clément didn’t know what to say.
Very agitated, Lucile, she had mixed feelings.
Staring at Clément, she hesitated to confide her love for him. And she ended up finding the courage to take a step towards her love to stay almost glued to the latter’s body.
Then she said: – Clement, I… I love you! To hear it, Clément took a step back in an imperceptible way before saying: – Lucile, you know, I am the husband of your best friend. How do you… Lucile retorted, gritting her teeth:
– Yes I know. But you and Chloe don’t like each other. It was for Master Xavier that you were married, wasn’t it? As a result, you are not her real husband, you are her “false” husband.
Suddenly, she grabbed Clément’s hand to place it on her heart. She said lovingly:
– Clement, that in terms of appearance or size, I can match Chloe. Also, I’m the eldest daughter of the Chastain family. And I love you more, compared to her. I can do anything for you.
Clement withdrew his hand instantly and refused
– Lucile, it is impossible that we love each other. On the one hand, I never want to betray Chloe. On the other hand, in my opinion, you are losing your mind just for the moment; and your feelings for me will evaporate in time. So don’t think about me anymore. It’s not worth it
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