Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 157

Almost instantly, Lucian's eyes locked onto the figure that had been haunting his dreams.

His finger hovered over the voice memo. He tapped it, and a soft, reluctant voice murmured, *"Jasper."*

Willow had never called him by such an intimate name.

In that split second, jealousy erupted in his chest like wild brambles, growing violently until it suffocated his heart.

Following the sharp sting of jealousy came a tidal wave of panic.

Sterling had always loved stealing what belonged to him—their father's affection, corporate shares, the trust of their mutual friends.

And infuriatingly, Sterling had always been more naturally charming. Most of the time, he got exactly what he wanted.

Lucian couldn't care less about losing any of those things, but he cared about Willow.

What if she ended up preferring Sterling?

The moment the thought took root, it metastasized until it consumed his entire mind.

Lucian didn't reply to Sterling. He closed the chat and threw himself into his chaotic workload at double speed.

He had to go back. He needed to see Willow.

Meanwhile, Sterling waited a full two hours without receiving a single reply. The initial rush of excitement faded, leaving him utterly bored.

Tossing his phone onto the bed, his mind inevitably drifted back to Willow's silhouette.

She really was sweet.

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