The Billionaire’s Maid Bride (Flanagan and Allison) novel Chapter 599

As Lucian first heard her words, a twinge of guilt wormed through his heart, b

ut the moment the rest of the sentence filtered through, his expression shifted.

Her first time was given to him?

What a joke!

Penelope’s private life was a mess; who knew who she’d given her first time to? That video, with her tangled up with several men, played in his mind. If it hadn’t been for the fact that she saved him and his mother, he would have exposed the damn video and called off their engagement right then and there.

Wait a minute...

Her first time...

Lucian’s gaze hardened on Penelope. He’d just returned to the country, and indeed, someone had drugged him that night.

He could still vividly recall the unmistakable feel of a woman’s first time.

Yet, that didn’t add up with Penelope...

Her virginity had been long gone.

So, the burning question was — who was the woman at his side that night?

Was it really Penelope?

Or someone else entirely?

A jolt ran through him as he scrutinized her paling face.

Penelope looked like a wreck. The tears were smudging her makeup, and her face was pitiful. But now, that same face seemed to be hiding something. Her eyes were darting away from his penetrating stare.

“Lucian... did I say something wrong?” she stammered. Her voice was laced with uncertainty.

A sly smile curled Lucian’s lips. His tone was unexpectedly gentle, “Penelope, you said you went to the Silver Star Hotel for a friend’s birthday party, right? And you just stumbled into my room by mistake, correct?”

Her heart hammered against her chest, and her mind was racing. Had she misspoken? Her thoughts were a blank slate,as she looked at him with a forced smile. “Yeah, it was my friend’s birthday. I never imagined I’d run into you. Maybe it’s fate?”

“Penelope, what’s your friend’s name? Since fate brought us together, I should thank them.” Lucian’s voice remained soft, but his eyes were devoid of any warmth.