The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 555

At the time, Allison was already asleep. Her eyes fluttered open, blurred by dreams, as she groped for her phone. Seeing the number, she paused. A flicker of confusion crossed her face. She sat up, staring at the screen. The ringtone was a persistent echo in the quiet room. Seconds ticked by before her fingertip hesitantly made contact with the screen, and the call connected.

Her voice was raspy from sleep. “Hello?”

On the other end was Lucian’s deep voice. “I’ve got Epic Entertainment handling that online mess. Don’t you worry about it. Your career won’t take a hit.”

A bittersweet smile brushed Allison’s lips. Was this why he was calling, in the dead of night?

Silence hung between them. Allison was unsure of what to say. Did Lucian believe the woman in the photos was her?

Neither of them spoke.

Allison’s grip on her phone tightened. She took a deep breath, which was audible to both. Neither made a move to end the call.

the clock, she noted the late hour and finally broke the silence. “Lucian, did you call

“It’s late. I won’t keep you from your rest.”

stopped him. “Lucian.” Her voice carried a mix of vulnerability and confusion.

were a mess. He had seen those photos a year ago. Back then, he was furious. The woman he was with was not a first-timer. He despised women who

But now…

doesn’t matter to me whether it’s you or not in those photos. Allison,

the photos might suggest. He didn’t want his trust in her to waver because of some images.

not me!” Allison’s voice was adamant. “Lucian,

were darkening. He stood up abruptly,

His mind burst

did you

in the photos? How could that be?