Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 195

Tessa's scalp tingled under his gaze, but she forced herself not to show any fear. "I'm the adopted daughter of the Shaw family. I grew up with Willow. No one knows her better than I do."

Sterling's eyes flickered slightly. Then, the corners of his lips curled up, his tone frivolous. "Let's hear it."

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On the other side, when Willow reached the entrance, she finally realized she was still holding Lucian's hand.

Realizing this, she was just about to let go when he tightened his grip.

She subconsciously looked up at Lucian. His eyes were burning with desire, his voice turning husky. "Be good. Let me hold it a little longer."

Willow couldn't help but mutter, "Holding my hand before your engagement is even called off. What a jerk."

At this moment, she had completely forgotten that she was the one who had felt sorry for him and reached out first.

But then again, he was so pitiful. Wasn't he somewhat to blame?

Willow kept making excuses in her head, yet her heart softened and she didn't pull her hand back.

Forget it, he's already so miserable. I'll just humor him.

Lucian let out a low chuckle. "Then I apologize to you, okay?"

Willow's ears grew hot. Lucian's voice was already magnetic, and when deliberately lowered, it was incredibly sexy.

Willow even had an inappropriate thought pop into her head—she wanted to tie this man to a bed and make him pant for her in that exact voice.

Her mind was in the gutter.

It was all because his voice was too good. It was turning her into a total degenerate.

Willow reined in her thoughts. "No need for an apology. I'll reluctantly forgive you this once."

Lucian's gaze grew even gentler. He softly promised, "Give me a month at most, and I'll definitely give you a result."

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