Chapter 405: Eric’s Predicament
Luke hated wasting time more than anything, yet for Ella, he had already spent an amount of time that made his chest ache with regret.
Time that could have been used to close several major business deals or clear countless files now felt squandered.
Ella cast a glance at him, her lips curling into a cold smile. "I never asked you to wait here. Relax, I’m not about to drop dead. Besides... under the mighty protection of your Anderson family, what could possibly happen to me?"
Her words made Luke frown. "You may not agree with Father’s decision, but let me be clear—I don’t like you either, and I’ll never marry you."
Ella watched as the waiter finished pushing the lunch cart into her room. Once he exited, she slammed the door shut with a resounding *bang*, cutting Luke and his stormy expression off completely.
Luke stood frozen, trembling with anger. "I’ve never met a woman this rude! Marry her? My wife will *always* be an elegant, refined heiress from a proper family!"
Yet even as he spoke, a bitter irony gnawed at him. He’d been through countless arranged dates with wealthy women, most handpicked by Lucas from Country S.
Many of these women were beautiful, graceful, and pure in reputation—perfect on paper. Yet, none of them had ever caught his eye.
The two bodyguards exchanged a wary look as they watched Luke storm off. A silent unease brewed between them.
After all, Eric was still missing, and he was their true benefactor. If something happened to him, where would their loyalty lead them next?
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