"Moreover," Mr. Lucas, I've seen through your current situation. We once shared a bed as husband and wife; you can't hide your abnormalities from me. It's as if two people reside within your body. Mr. Lucas... you're hardly in a state to protect yourself, yet you still have time to concern yourself with me?"
"Lily Gray, you—"
"But rest assured, Mr. Lucas, although I am greedy, I am not one to gossip. I won't speak of your affairs and frankly, I can't be bothered to. However, Mr. Lucas, you'd best offer me some hush money, which is also the purpose of my visit."
She finally revealed the purpose of her visit; it was for money, after all.
Aidan Lucas' cool almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he regarded her as if she were a stranger.
Is she not a stranger?
Even after four years apart, even knowing she is a woman who chases benefits and avoids hardships, unwilling to share in both joy and adversity.
