Chapter 369

Lucius cleared his throat and tried to explain, "I was young and reckless back then." Valerie didn't look bothered at all. "Relax. I'm not trying to judge you or anything. Every part of our past is something decided by fate, so none of us has the moral high ground to criticize someone else's history." She covered her lips and leaned in close to whisper in his ear, "The whole ruthless act demanding your loyalty in front of everyone was just to put on a show for them. "Since we're playing the couple card, I need a bossy, territorial persona for myself. Only with that image can I step on people who don't know their place, like Dale." Her mischievous, adorable expression amused Lucius. He couldn't help but hold her hand, and his eyes shone with a gaze firmer than ever before. "Even if you didn't create that persona, I'd stay loyal to you." Valerie laughed and teased, "So, do you really like me?" Lucius thought for a beat before saying, "More than just like. I believe that might be