Chapter 311

In every soap opera, the heroine always seemed to follow the same plotline. When she met a rich and powerful man, she would stomp her feet and challenge him at every turn, as if rebellion itself were a virtue. Only by standing out could she catch his eye. That was when the mighty CEO bent the rules for her, and the sweet tale of a domineering man and his stubborn little wife would officially begin. Bella delivered that entire speech in one breath, then stared at Lucius defiantly, clearly waiting for him to argue back. But Lucius had no intention of playing along. He simply waved her off. "If that's how you feel, the door's right there." Bella froze. So did Sonia. Seizing the moment, Valerie pinched Lucius sharply on the thigh, reminding him to stick to the act. His brows twitched. Valerie had quite a grip. She shot him a warning glare that said, "Don't you dare ruin the scene." He gave her a look right back that said, "These two are unbearable. I'm not playing along with