The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 477

Caspian was arrogant, charming, and considerate, but this was the first time I had ever seen him act so obedient.

Even in front of his Aunt Sylvia—an actual, proper elder—he was always a bit loose and unbothered. Why was he acting like such a perfect angel in front of Lucille?

He had 'visited' Silas, sure, but Silas had been asleep the whole time. He hadn't even officially met the man or spoken a single word to him, yet he was already casually referring to him by his first name in front of Lucille?

Wasn't he being a bit too familiar?

But his obedient act, coupled with his sweet-talking, made Lucille absolutely ecstatic. She even proactively looped her arm through his, leading him toward the ward. "Isn't that the truth! Thank goodness you stayed a bit longer. Otherwise, I would never have known Selena had such a lovely friend. What a fantastic young man—so handsome and such a sweet talker."

"And single, too, Lucille," Caspian added with a beaming smile, showing absolutely no resistance as he happily let her guide him.

I was practically numb. Caspian clearly had no idea how dangerous the world could be.

I honestly felt like he was willingly diving headfirst into a wolf's den.

"Mom, don't drag Dr. Cross in there. Silas is still resting; it's not good to disturb him." I reacted with lightning speed, grabbing both Lucille and Caspian, using every ounce of my strength to pry them apart.

Then I grabbed Caspian and practically hauled him away. "Dr. Cross, Lady Sylvia and Ms. Thorne must be waiting for you. You need to head up there right now. I'll see you tomorrow."

Caspian clearly hadn't expected me to use so much force. Seeing me physically shove him away, he could only offer Lucille a helpless smile. "Well then, I'll come back down tomorrow to visit you and Silas."

"Yes, yes, tomorrow sounds wonderful." Lucille stared at Caspian, actually looking reluctant to see him go.

I yanked her back, shoving her into the ward.

Lucille's eyes were positively glowing. "Selena, are you keeping secrets from me? How come I've never seen this colleague of yours before? Let me tell you, this boy is definitely into you. My eyes never lie..."

Only Lucille would fall for it.

Actually, Lucille didn't believe him at all; she was just playing dumb.

She knew perfectly well what Ferris's ultimate goal was. There was zero chance he would hand over that kind of money unconditionally. This was nothing but a transaction.

Yet, she still chose the money, entirely willing to trade my future freedom and dignity to Ferris.

Honestly, I was deeply hurt, but I was already used to this kind of pain.

After all, Lucille had always been this way.