Chapter 1275 What You Said Back Then

Upon reaching the parking lot, the driver pulled over and stepped out of the car, leaving Marie alone with Lucius. Even with her damp hair, Marie looked far from disheveled. On the contrary, her eyes glowed with a striking clarity. Someone once remarked that her beauty was unparalleled and defied her age, as if she was destined to be adored. Her waist was as slim as those beautiful women depicted in fiction, while her wrist appeared delicate and fragile. While her beauty was undeniable, her view of the world was often clouded by emotional uncertainty. Instead of being intimidated by Lucius, Marie met his gaze directly. "I don't understand. With your status, you can have any woman you want. Why would you propose something like that? As you said, this collaboration doesn't seem to be worth the effort." "I thought I already answered that. Like you said, there aren't many who will refuse me—you're the first and only one to do so." Lucius reclined in his seat without sparing a glanc