Hearing this, Lucas' brows furrowed immediately. He glanced at Juliet first and said calmly, "Thank you for staying with my grandmother and making sure she didn't get lost." Juliet's eyes brightened as she looked at Lucas' handsface. She shook her head and replied, "You're welcome. I really enjoy chatting with Madam Barbara." She smiled at Barbara, who was immediately delighted. "Such a lovely granddaughter-in-law." Juliet blushed at the compliment.
"Miss Cooper, could we have a word outside?" Lucas asked.
"Sure, no problem," Juliet nodded.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe gently withdrew her hand from Barbara's grasp and reassured her, "Madam Barbara, I need to use the restroom. I'll be back to keep you company soon, alright?" Barbara nodded eagerly. "Okay, okay, just make sure you cback, my dear." "Yes, yes!" Juliet nodded and then stepped out of the room.
In the hallway, Juliet's eyes shone brightly as she gazed at Lucas, who stood tall and handsome. A blush crept across her cheeks. She had fallen for him at first sight! "Miss Juliet, thank you for your help today. Here's a small token of my appreciation. I'll have my driver take you home. If you need anything else, please feel free to letknow," Lucas said with a polite but cold expression on his striking face. Despite his courteous words, his tone was distant.
The bodyguard beside him handed her a bag with a luxury brand's logo on it.
Juliet blinked and smiled.
"Oh, no need for a gift. I'd love to be friends with you. How about we exchange contacts?" she suggested, pulling out her phone.
Lucas replied, "That's not convenient. My wife tends to get jealous." "Your wife?" Juliet's eyes widened slightly in surprise. "You're married?" "Yes," Lucas confirmed with a nod. "I need to go back and check on my grandmother now. Have a good day, Miss Cooper.
With that, he turned and went back into the room, not sparing her another glance.
"This way, Ms. Cooper," the bodyguard gestured politely.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJuliet clutched her phone tightly, feeling a wave of shock. A young, accomplished man like Lucas was married? How could this be? She bit her lip lightly and then turned to the bodyguard, asking, "What's his name?" The bodyguard hesitated.
Juliet frowned and added, "What? I saved Madam Barbara, and I can't even know his name?" The bodyguard quickly replied, "His nis Lucas Tudor." "Lucas Tudor..." Juliet murmured the nto herself. Once she got into the car, she immediately gave her bodyguard an order.
She wanted all the information on Lucas! She was curious to see what kind of woman his wife was.
From a young age, she had never lost anything she set her eyes on!
Inside the room, Barbara kept glancing eagerly at the door. When O Lucas entered without Juliet, she O anxiously asked, "Grandson, where is my granddaughter-in-law? Where did she go?"
Lucas frowned, took out his phone, and showed the screen to Barbara, speaking softly, Grandmother,dook closely. This is your granddaughter-in-law."
Barbara squinted at his phone and said, "What is this? can't see clearly. Who is this inside?" She then turned back to Lucas, "Where's my granddaughter-in-law? Where is she? She was here a moment ago, how can she just disappear?" X