Chapter 176 She Made the First Move
Lucas gazed at Marion, her neck to face all flushed with crimson. In his dark eyes, a hint of amusement flickered.
Marion kept her head down, contemplating whether the idea of changing planets was a viable solution. She could not see the faint sparkling amusement in his black eyes.
The awkward yet oddly sensual atmosphere lingered for about half a minute.
After composing herself, Marion finally lifted her head and faced Lucas again. “I’m sorry, Mr. Craig. I didn’t expect to do something like sleepwalking…”
“I understand that the harm has already been done. No matter how many apologies you offer,
it
won’t change things. So, here’s the deal. Suggest a solution that satisfies you. As long as it’s legal, I
can agree to it.”
Who would not feel angry when they were abruptly awakened in the middle of the night, only to have their ear nibbled and collarbone kissed by the opposite sex? Lucas was quite lenient not to scold her last night.
After Marion spoke, she sat upright, ready to accept responsibility. Lucas remained silent, his hand. beside him tapped lightly on the surface.
“As long as it’s not illegal?” he asked.
Marion nodded, “As long as it’s within my capabilities and legal, I’m willing to do it.”
“Hmm.”
He responded indifferently, “Then come closer.”
Could it be that he wanted to scold her? If he did, she would accept it. After all, she was not exactly well
-behaved.
Marion looked at him, blinked her eyes, hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip and leaned towards.
him.
Their distance suddenly closed, and the familiar scent became more distinct and intense.
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