Chapter 493

Lucy only felt grateful toward Noah.

She didn't love Noah, but he was the most important person to her. He was more than a friend. He was like a family.

Lucy was about to answer. "I-"

Before she could finish, the music abruptly stopped. Everyone stopped in their tracks.

Lucy and Tobias stiffened their bodies.

Applause erupted around them. They didn't know that their dance had become the highlight of the night, and everyone was gawking at them in admiration.

In the distance, Marie was about to go wild from jealousy.

She walked to them, held Tobias' arm, and said, "Prince Toddy, let's make a toast to Duchess Lemoine.”

Tobias frowned. He instinctively looked at Marie, wanting to push her away.

Lucy glanced at their intimate gesture. She appeared calm, but overwhelming emotions stirred in her heart.

"Ms. Everhart, you've taken so much of Prince Toddy's time. It's time to give him back to me, don't you think?”

Marie's tone was discreetly telling Lucy not to push her luck.

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