The Billionaire's Ex-Wife Returns (Lucy and Landon) novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59: An Unexpected Encounter

Percy had always gotten what he wanted.

For years since he had turned into adulthood, he had learned that power and money were too fearful to have. As the heir of the wealthy Donovan family, there were only a handful of things he couldn’t get his hands on.

And one of them was Lucy Corone.

Lucy appeared before him like a precious lotus in a pond, beautiful and elegant yet distant and important.

Percy hadn’t shied away from swooning her when he first found her. But his charms and sex appeal weren’t enough to bring down her guards.

Why was it like that? All women he’d pursued would end up in his bed. Some are easier, some are difficult to attain. But in the end, they’d all still become his lover. Just like the girl in his bed, sleeping without a care.

And just like everyone else, she’d become one of his one-night stands.

"I can give you anything you want, Lucy," Percy offered. "Just say a word, and I’ll give them to you."

Lucy coldly told him the truth. "What you can give me isn’t what I want."

"Are you sure?" Percy tapped his cheek with the invitation card in his hand. "Because I know this is currently what you want. Really want."

Percy wasn’t wrong. She needed that invitation card. Lucy couldn’t get that anywhere unless she was part of the upper-class society of Grid City, which she was not. Not anymore after she divorced Landon.

The Le Bal des Debutantes was one of the most prestigious and glamorous balls in the world, where young women from elite, aristocratic, and wealthy family make their debut in the upper-class society. That’s where Lucy wanted to make her grand entrance.

And Emma was one of the debutants. But Lucy wanted Landon’s sister to be the most memorable debutant in the world.

Lucy persisted. "I’m not going to sleep with you, Percy."

She stood up and gathered her things, intending to leave.

"Where are you going?" Percy stared at her.

She shrugged. "The deal’s off. Return the painting tomorrow and please delete my number from your contact list. No. Forget it. I’ll just block you from my contacts."

Percy didn’t think she’d leave just like that. Wasn’t she aiming for the invitation card in his hand? Or was it not so important to her, after all?

He wanted to see if she was bluffing, but when Lucy reached the door, he couldn’t stay calm any longer.

This woman really wants to stop contacting him!

"Fine, you win!" Percy tossed his hands in the air. "Just don’t block me."

Lucy stopped by the door and turned around with her palm raised.

Percy knew he was tricked into giving in to her, but it did not annoy him at all. Instead, it only increased his interest in Lucy. She’s one hell of a woman, after all.

It hadn’t been easy to get invited to the ball, as it was an exclusive event. Even with all her connections to other people, they’d be reluctant to give away this piece of paper. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

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