Without hesitation, she declined, “Mr. Hernandez, you should be aware that Nathan and I were recently featured in the news. We were described as the most adorable couple among the upper class. Today, Melody has invited numerous celebrities to her party, and I suspect the media will also be present.
It would be difficult to explain if we were caught alone together in photographs. So if you have something to say, say it here. Whatever you want to say, you can say in Nathan’s presence.”
Nathan gradually regained his composure. He proceeded to intertwine his fingers with hers.
They both exchanged smiles, openly displaying their love without inhibition.
Brinleigh grew agitated.
“Lucinda, I even risked the wrath of the Payne family for you. Do you know that the women they sent to Nathan all left his room with injuries? He’s ruthless and cruel to women.
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Rumor has it that he enjoys mistreating them.
He’s putting on an act to appear kind to you. Perhaps he simply doesn’t want to provoke your family and so keeps his wicked side hidden. If you marry him, it might turn into a living nightmare for you. We’ve known each other since childhood. I will never harm you!
Expressionless, Nathan remained calm despite hearing this absurdity.
However, he felt a twinge of curiosity. In the past, he had a less-than-stellar reputation, yet Lucinda never inquired about it.
Both men fixed their gaze on her simultaneously.
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Taken aback, Lucinda responded with a graceful smile, “It’s a mere rumor. Why take it so seriously? Besides, he likely spread those rumors himself on purpose. He simply wants to keep those women away.”
Enraged and shocked, Brinleigh was left speechless.
“Mr. Hernandez, we still have some time before the party starts. I’d like to take a stroll alone with Nathan. Excuse us,” Lucinda declared.
With those words, she took Nathan’s hand and they walked away, leaving Brinleigh standing there, alone and aggrieved.
Not far away, on the second-floor balcony, Melody watched her brother with a sorrowful expression. As her gaze shifted to Lucinda’s retreating figure, a malicious glint flickered in her eyes.
“Bitch!”
Valerie with her makeup delicate and flawless, stood by her side and gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. She cast a mysterious smile towards Lucinda and Nathan, leaving her intentions unclear.
“Don’t fret. You have a number of major ‘performances’ lined up for tonight. Just stay calm.”
In the villa’s garden, Lucinda and Nathan leisurely strolled along.
Nathan inquired, “So, do you truly have that much faith in me?
Aren’t you worried that I actually did something terrible to those women during the six months when I faked my death?”
Lucinda made sure no one was in sight, pinched his ear and retorted coldly, “So, it seems you’ve actually considered doing something Like that?”
“Ouch, that hurts. I was only kidding… Just make sure no one catches us in the act. Otherwise, tomorrow’s hot topic will be about your ‘domestic violence'”