Chapter 453

Corinne was too lazy to explain herself. Instead, she asked, "So you're okay with Anya getting engaged with someone from the Holden family?"

A look of resignation flashed across Lucas' face. "Considering my family's stance on this, I, for one, don't wish to see them getting married because my elders will rain down their disapproval on me. But, my sister is too stubborn to ever let Jeremy go. It's as if she'll die if she's not with him, and as her brother, it's my job to protect her and make sure she lives happily ever after with the man she loves. I'll never forgive those who wish her harm so I hope you can understand where I'm coming from, Miss Carew."

Corinne looked quietly at Lucas. Suddenly, she smiled. "Yes, I do understand where you're coming from. She's lucky to have a brother like you."

Lucas could not tell whether she was being sincere in her praise but he did not care one way or another. He did his job in warning her so that if she knew what was good for her, she would sta