Chapter 74

"Even if she were just an ordinary guest of the Lucas family, you shouldn't treat her this way!"

Bella Lucas's voice was icy.

Nicole Capra's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Bella, I—"

"Save your tears." Bella frowned in disgust. "I'm tired of this act."

Andrew Lucas watched as Ethan Sullivan and Susan Thompson intertwined their fingers, feeling as if a sledgehammer had struck his chest. He pulled Nicole into his arms.

"Second Sister, Nicole meant well."

Ethan sneered. "Andrew, don't come crying later."

He led Susan back to their seats, carefully picking bones out of a piece of fish.

"Susan, open up."

Before she could refuse, the fish was already at her lips. She took a small bite.

Andrew's grip on his chopsticks turned his knuckles white. He suddenly grabbed his glass, shattering it in his palm without flinching.

"Andrew!"

Nicole's scream snapped him out of it. He hid his bleeding hand behind his back, expressionless.

Just then, servants filed in carrying roses.

"Miss Thompson, you're beautiful."

"Miss Thompson, you deserve the best love."

In moments, the living room became a sea of roses.

Susan looked at Ethan in confusion. Mischief sparkled in his eyes.

"Look outside," the last servant said with a smile.

The yard was filled with children in red scarves, each holding a rose.

"Susan, Ethan likes you!"

"Be his girlfriend!"

Their cheers rose like waves.

A roar filled the sky as two helicopters unfurled banners: "Susan, I love you." Hot air balloons followed close behind.

The giant screen atop Oceanview Tower lit up with a heart, blooming into words of love.

The entire city was witnessing this grand confession.

Ethan took a rose from a child and knelt on one knee.

"Susan, I fell for you at first sight."

Tears welled in Susan's eyes. Before she could speak, Ethan added,

"Don't think too long. I want to love you every second I can."

He leaned in for a kiss—only to meet a pair of sharply defined fingers.

Andrew's hand.