Chapter 38 She Bit Him

Lucian frowned. "You're overthinking it. There's a crucial upcoming project at Northwood Corporations.

"The person in charge thinks highly of those with happy and harmonious families. So, if we divorce now, it might take me longer to secure the collaboration."

Calista had only asked him to provoke him. Yet, his indifferent reply still stirred her heart.

"We got married in secret. Not many people know that we're married," Calista argued.

"Yes, but some people are aware. If the truth about us reaches the person in charge, then it wouldn't be worth it for me to divorce you."

As Lucian explained this to Calista, he carried her to the second floor. From her vantage point, she could only see the sharp line of his jaw. It was reminiscent of when she was in bed with him at the hotel. He appeared just as cold, arrogant, and domineering.

He brought her to the room, and an all too familiar sight greeted her.

To everyone else, Everglade Manor was elusive and grand. But to Calista, this wa