The Wrong Woman

Chapter 9

Suzanne raised a hand to stop Lucas from speaking further. “That’s enough. You don’t need

to leave.”

She wasn’t petty enough to make someone lose a job they loved over such a small matter.

Thrilled, Lucas thanked her gratefully. “Thank you so much, Madam. I truly appreciate it. I’m at your service from now on, no matter what you need me to do.”

Uncomfortable, Suzanne handed him Nathan’s watch. “There’s no need to be so dramatic. Just help me return this to Nathan.”

“Sure.” Lucas took the watch from her.

Suzanne asked, “Are there any train stations or airports nearby?”

Lucas was dismayed. “Are you going to leave?”

Suzanne forced a bitter smile and nodded. She couldn’t stand watching Nathan’s affection for another woman any longer.

After all, she wasn’t a masochist.

She planned to explain everything to Nathan’s grandmother, Vera Cross, and end this marriage.

Lucas said, “Let me take you there tomorrow, Madam. It’s a six

drive to

stiffly. Her voice

left the training ground in

warm evening sun lit everything in a

had spent her time reading away in her room and had skipped lunch. Now, it was almost time

walked toward the cafeteria.

she bumped into Nathan, who was accompanied by Cole and Lucas.

assistants greeted her in unison. “Madam.”

in

“Hello.”

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was as distant as usual.

“Yeah.”

living here?” he

made up

turned sharp. “Are you planning

through her lie, she didn’t hide it from him. She said anxiously, “It must have been

for three years.

pretend

a blow with his two subordinates listening closely. Countless women in the world