LOGINBut her father was different.He had always been strong-willed and never discussed anything with her.So, in Megan’s eyes, there were things her father handled far worse than Aurora ever did.At the very least, Aurora was always sincere with her, never deceiving her in some inexplicable way like her father did.If he couldn’t even be genuine with her friends, how could he possibly be genuine with her?Thinking about it left Megan feeling dejected.Still, he was her father.As a child, she couldn’t openly criticize an elder.If she really clashed with him, people outside would inevitably say she was disrespectful to her father.If such talk spread, it would also reflect poorly on the company.She had already caused enough trouble for the family.Going forward, she didn’t want to create any more.All she wanted now was to stay by Aurora’s side and quietly enrich her own inner world.Seeing the downcast look on Megan’s face, Aurora knew exactly what she was thinking.But this was somethin
This was practically creating an opportunity for the two of them.“Aurora, you’re really the best. You’re the one I like staying with.”Megan’s tone carried obvious flattery.Aurora was just about to speak when she caught sight of Lucas’ dejected back.She had just finished appeasing one, and now she had to go appease the other?At this moment, Aurora felt like a kindergarten teacher.Going back and forth between Megan and Lucas, she felt utterly worn out.Aurora didn’t deal with Lucas first. Instead, she took Megan to the guest room.No matter what, she needed to settle Megan in first—guests came first, and Aurora understood that principle very well.Precisely because she understood it so clearly, even when facing Megan, she couldn’t lose her sense of boundaries.No matter who it was, the same rules applied.“Come on, I’ll take you to the guest room first.”Aurora said to Megan with a smile.Seeing this, Megan felt delighted.From childhood to now, she had always been afraid of Lucas.
Aurora was even less likely to change her mind after Megan had brought it up.She and Megan hadn’t truly sat down for a heart-to-heart in a long time, and this time, Megan had defended her without hesitation.How could Aurora not be moved?That was why she made up her mind to spend some time with Megan.A husband could be with her anytime.But a close friend was different.Aurora understood that very clearly.That was why she agreed to Megan’s request without hesitation.Seeing how resolute Aurora was, Lucas knew there was no way this would end well tonight.“Alright then. You two sleep together tonight.”Lucas said quietly. “I’ll sleep alone. Don’t worry about me.”His voice was deliberately gentle.Paired with his strikingly handsome face, the whole act really did make him look a little pitiful.Megan watched from the side, clicking her tongue and shaking her head.Was this really the cousin who never blinked in business negotiations?Whether in front of elders or juniors, Lucas had
Seeing how frightened Megan looked, Aurora didn’t feel good either.No matter what, Megan was family she had chosen.So, Aurora took the initiative and said, “Alright, enough. Megan will stay here tonight.”Lucas widened his eyes and looked at Aurora in disbelief.“Why? Why should she stay here?”Meanwhile, Megan was so happy she nearly jumped up.“That’s great, I can stay here tonight.”Megan was genuinely delighted.No matter what, this was her first real standoff with Lucas, and she had won.Once the first step was taken, the rest would be easier.As Megan celebrated, she was also watching Lucas’ expression.Of course she could tell that Lucas wasn’t happy about her staying.But so what?She had already won and successfully stayed.As long as she took the first step, she could beat him a second time.Megan was quite confident about that.Seeing how excited Megan was, Aurora felt happy as well.“Why are you this excited?”Aurora couldn’t help asking.“Aurora, we haven’t really spent
Megan’s voice unconsciously picked up a note of complaint and petulance.But when she acted cute, her gaze was fixed on Aurora.Because Megan knew very well that Aurora was someone who understood boundaries.More importantly, Megan could clearly tell who actually had the final say in this household.Sometimes even Lucas had to consider Aurora’s feelings first.Megan knew that in this house, the key was to talk things through with Aurora.As long as Aurora agreed, she could naturally stay.Megan had her little plan worked out perfectly. “I haven’t disliked you for just a day or two.”Lucas replied even more bluntly.Megan didn’t know what to say.She could only look at Aurora with an innocent expression.That look was like a stray puppy begging for sympathy.Aurora’s heart softened immediately.“Alright, Lucas, stop teasing her.”Lucas said nothing, only staring at Aurora with an incredulous look, as if asking, why are you taking her side?Caught in the middle, Aurora felt a headache c
“Lucas, do you really think what you’re doing is appropriate?”Megan instinctively called out Lucas for his behavior.No matter what, she was Aurora’s close friend, so why was Lucas acting like this toward her?Besides, she and Aurora had known each other longer than Lucas had. Wasn’t his coughing just now a bit out of place?Thinking that, Megan seemed to find her footing, straightened her back, and didn’t back down.“She’s my wife. If you think what I’m doing is inappropriate, then do you think it’s appropriate for you to be hugging her?”Lucas spoke as he moved over casually and sat down beside Aurora.With Lucas on one side and Megan on the other, Aurora was tightly sandwiched between them.Aurora felt an immediate headache coming on.Before she could say anything, Megan suddenly wrapped her arms around Aurora’s right arm.“I don’t care. Aurora is my friend too, and I’ve known her longer than you have. Why shouldn’t I be allowed to hug her?“Lucas, what you’re doing is really selfi
Ian scratched his head, puzzled. Sure, they hadn’t worked with John in a while, but even then, the front desk had always been polite and cordial, at the very least. So why the sudden change in attitude?He stepped up to the door, speaking clearly toward the inside."Hi, I just want to ask a few qu
"If you really saw him, then post the photo. Let’s see if the man in your so-called 'sighting' actually matches the one in her post."That comment silenced the crowd.It was a valid point. Why hadn’t Aurora spoken up earlier? Why wait days before addressing the rumors?But Aurora didn’t see any of
Lucas stared at Aurora in stunned silence.The wisps of hair clinging to her damp forehead, the pale glow of her bare skin, and that effortless allure she carried all wrapped around him like a spell. She was temptation incarnate.His eyes darkened with heat, and instinct took over before logic coul
Seeing that, Aurora could confirm the man was indeed following her.She raised an eyebrow, puzzled—why was someone tailing her? Was this some sort of business rival?The more she looked at the car, the more familiar it seemed. But she just couldn’t place it at the moment.Aurora took a few more det







