Chapter 421

"Could you please step out too, my beloved Mr. Layton?" Lucille asked coquettishly.

Spencer felt like his ears were playing tricks on him. He raised an eyebrow, wanting her to repeat her question. He hadn't heard her properly.

Lucille repeated it and smiled innocently. The sight was supposed to be heartwarming, but he didn't feel like that at all.

Ethan and the others, who were waiting outside, were surprised when they saw Spencer come out. Ethan teased, "My, my. Have you been kicked out, too?"

Zachary chimed in, "Ah, we've finally found someone who can order you around."

Connor quipped, "What goes around, comes around."

Spencer was the one who'd kicked them out earlier, and Lucille had now kicked him out. This made the other three men feel much better.

Spencer pursed his lips and looked at them indifferently. He could never be bothered to explain himself, and this time wouldn't be an exception to that.

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Inside the room, Lucille looked serious and focused as she stared unblin