The Bride’s Revenge (Marion Cartier And Jameson Royce) novel Chapter 166

Chapter 166 There’s No ‘Next Time’ with You

Martin walked up to Lucas and said, “Aren’t you going to check on your wife?”

Lucas gave him a cold glance, which caused Martin to turn away in frustration. It seemed that he could not even tease Lucas.

Marion followed Alice into the garden.

The Hilton family had put effort into the evening’s banquet, even decorating the garden meticulously. However, with a gathering of guests at that level, such secluded gardens were not favored, especially since many seldom-seen guests attended the night’s event.

So, the ‘remote’ garden did not receive much attention.

As Alice had mentioned, the garden was indeed devoid of people, maintaining a tranquil atmosphere. Even the lighting served more for ambiance than practical illumination.

Casually placing her glass down, Marion followed Alice to a set of chairs at the front.

Alice sipped her wine, as her gaze lingered over Marion before she spoke, “What are your usual hobbies, Miss Marion?”

Marion, who was prepared to be interrogated, was caught off-guard.

Had she heard Alice correctly?

Was Alice asking about her hobbies? Was it some new form of rivalry demonstration?

With that in mind, Marion straightened and said, “Miss Alice, if you have something to say, just say it. There’s only the two of us here.”

In a one-on-one situation like that, why bother with so much prelude? Was Alice not there to deliver a warning to Marion? There was no need for such an elaborate setup, especially when there were no others around.

Or perhaps, was it a trait of those born into wealthy families to speak in a roundabout manner?

Upon hearing Marion’s straightforward response, Alice pursed her lips and changed her approach, ” Then, let me ask bluntly. Why did you marry Lucas?”

“There it is! Finally!’ Marion thought triumphantly.

Marion sneered, “Your question is quite strange! I married Lucas because I love him!”

What was going on? Was Alice socially inept? Could she not have asked a more sophisticated question?