Chapter 1278 A Deeper Truth

Lucius looked at Marie with a meaningful gaze. "I promise. I have no intention of starting a family soon or at any point in the future." After all, the woman he dreamed of marrying more than anyone else didn't feel the same way. "Let's get back to you—when are you going to divorce Shane?" Lucius asked. Staying with Shane would only lead to her downfall, yet Marie remained blinded to the looming danger. Marie frowned at his words. "There's something I've been wanting to ask. Are you not aware of my divorce?" Lucius appeared stunned, and the look in his eyes changed noticeably. Despite his calm appearance, he stumbled over his words. "Y-You're divorced?" "Indeed. Otherwise, I wouldn't have agreed to your ridiculous proposal. So, tell me, are you seriously intending to use Taylor against me?" Marie inquired, staring at Lucius with a clear gaze. For the first time, Lucius felt like a cat on a hot tin roof—a saying he learned from his great-grandfather. Fidgeting with his fingers, he