The Bride’s Revenge (Marion Cartier And Jameson Royce) novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291 Why Was She Startled? 

Marion had no idea where Cassie got the notion of anything happening between her and Lucas. She wrote a lengthy explanation to Cassie, hoping to clarify the events that night. 

Expecting comfort from her friend, Marion was instead met with Cassie’s heartless mockery: [You are such a rookie! Even when Lucas dropped such hints, you’re still playing dumb?] 

Cassie felt sorry for Lucas. He was such a handsome and wealthy man and yet had to deal with someone as clueless as Marion! 

Cassie considered explaining it to Marion, but she decided against it. Marion’s dullness suited her distress! 

After that day, Marion did not avoid Lucas anymore, but she also did not behave like before. She strictly restrained her gaze, demanded respect for Lucas as a qualified business partner, and refrained from harboring any other emotions for him. 

Lucas was scheduled to go on a business trip next week. On the day of departure, Daniel had personally delivered Lucas’s itinerary to Marion. 

Without much thought, Marion accepted the schedule and politely said, “Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Florrick.” 

Normally, Daniel would respond by telling her that it was his duty, however, Daniel had more to say. It’s a pleasure, Mrs. Craig. I do have to say though, Mr. Craig has been working hard lately.” 

“Oh?” Marion was not naive. Daniel’s sudden remark had an underlying meaning. “Is something up? 

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She had not noticed anything different about Lucas. Was he not the same as before? 

Daniel looked at Marion but was hesitant to speak. “Mr. Craig had chickenpox last week. He also had a fever for three days. We were instructed not to tell you to avoid worrying you.” 

Lucas had chickenpox and a three–day fever? 

Marion was baffled. “I genuinely had no idea about this.” 

After struggling for a while, she managed to force those words out. 

Daniel smiled and said, “Mr. Craig was afraid you’d worry, so he kept it from you. But I’ve noticed that his mood hasn’t been great lately, so I took the liberty to inform you. Please don’t tell him that I told you!” 

“Of course! I won’t let him know it was you who told me.” 

“Alright, Mrs. Craig, I’ll head back to the company now.” 

Marion forced a smile. “Sure, have a good day at work.” 

Daniel breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got into his car. 

In the CEO’s office, Lucas was bent over some documents on his desk. Daniel knocked on the door and entered. “Mr. Craig, I’ve informed Mrs. Craig about your chickenpox last week.” 

Lucas looked up at him. “How did she react?” 

Daniel scratched his head awkwardly, “Well, it seems she was a bit startled.” 

Lucas frowned. “Why was she startled?” 

Sensing the suppressed anger in the man, Daniel hurriedly explained, “It might be because I mentioned you had a fever for three days too.” 

Would that warrant such emotions from her?