Chapter 314

Who gave Sonia the confidence to make such a ridiculous demand? Bella wasn't even the real Phantom Healer. But even if she were, why should he be expected to trade marriage for treatment? Sonia's audacity was unbelievable. His phone lit up with a new message from Valerie. A message appeared on the screen. "Don't refuse." Lucius' irritation flared instantly. What was she trying to say? Was she telling him to agree to Sonia's proposal and marry her? Then what did that make him and Valerie? They were the ones legally bound to each other. His anger simmered beneath the surface, but his voice remained calm. "It's too early to talk about that. Let me get what I want first, and then we'll discuss what you want." Sonia's heart soared. He hadn't said no. That meant there was still a chance. Men were all the same—selfish to the bone. She had deliberately lowered herself to show Lucius that as long as he gave her the title she wanted, she would be the perfect, obedient wife who nev