Magic 104

Chapter 104 

There were countless rumors about Lucius in Windmere, but every story could be summed up with the fact that Lucius was dangerous. 

Valerie asked, “What if I’m already involved with him?” 

Lucinda took a sip of her drink. “What do you mean by that?” 

Valerie coughed awkwardly. “He’s my legal husband now.” 

Lucinda choked and started coughing so hard that she almost passed out. 

Valerie hurried forward to help and managed to save Lucinda from her own drink. 

Once Lucinda caught her breath, she threw the drink aside and glared. “Did I hear you right? What did you just say? Lucius is your legal husband? You got married? When did that happen? 

“Valerie, is that the real reason you disappeared for a whole year? It’s been a year–don’t tell me you two already have a kid? Is it a boy or a girl? How many children do you have? What are their names? 

“Wait, if you two are legally married, why wasn’t there a wedding?” 

Lucinda’s voice suddenly rose. “I get it now! Your marriage is a secret! Did you force him, or did he force you? No, that can’t be right. Someone as fierce as you wouldn’t be forced into anything. So if he didn’t, did you force him then?” 

Lucinda gave Valerie a meaningful look. “What is it about him that caught your eye? His looks? His money? Or does he have some kind of special habit that you couldn’t resist?” 

Valerie rubbed her forehead helplessly. “Lucinda, with your level of genius, you really should’ve gone into film instead of wasting your talent sketching suspect portraits for the police.” 

Under Lucinda’s threatening stare, Valerie finally raised her hands in surrender and told Lucinda everything. She told Lucinda why she had married Lucius, and why they were now living together. 

When she finished explaining, Lucinda clicked her tongue in disbelief. “What was Magnus thinking? Doesn’t he know that the one you really like is Harper?” 

Realizing she had said something she shouldn’t, Lucinda immediately covered her mouth. Sorry, Valerie, I didn’t mean to…” 

Chapter 104 

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Some things were better left unsaid, and Lucinda knew that she had crossed a line. 

Valerie patted her stomach lightly. “I’m hungry. Take me out to eat. 

Lucinda’s expression softened into a fond smile. “What do you want? Name it.” 

Valerie thought for a moment. “I want to go to a seafood buffet. The kind that costs a ton of 

money.” 

Lucinda hooked an arm around Valerie’s shoulder. “Let’s go!” 

At the vice dean’s office in Arcton University, Sonia received a wonderful piece of news. 

“Uncle Renton, are you saying I can really represent Arcton University to secure this investment project?” 

She was talking to Renton Jones, the deputy dean of Arcton University. 

He was distantly related to the Woodward family and had always favored Sonia heavily. 

Renton was nearly 50, with gold–rimmed glasses perched on his nose. He had a gentle yet authoritative demeanor. 

When it came to the students in the university, his influence surpassed that of the dean, Philip. 

He was also widely regarded as the top candidate to become the university’s next dean. 

Renton shot Sonia an encouraging smile. “Your talent and capabilities are recognized as outstanding throughout Arcton University, especially in this field. At this moment, no one can compare to you.”