Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 1948

“She’s just a young, naive girl.

Probably manipulated by the AN Group to disrupt our family’s harmony.

And let’s not forget, her boyfriend is a count in Zephyria.

Let her roam Peace Mountain for a bit, then send her packing from Cadiered.

”

Lucinda pressed her red lips together, tightening her hold on his chin.

“You’re unusually benevolent toward her.

Don’t think I don’t see through you.

You’ve never defended an outsider like this before.

”

Graham remained silent.

Observing his composed countenance, Lucinda seethed.

She trusted her intuition, contemplating increasing the severity of punishment.

“You professed a desire to atone for your transgression.

You requested to be disciplined alongside Valerie, insisting on enduring additional lashes to demonstrate your devotion to her.

Henceforth, you shall receive twenty lashes every afternoon.

Following that, you may resume your studies and transcription duties.

”

Graham’s complexion paled, his eyes betraying sorrow and guilt.

“Alright, I’ll heed your words.

”

Lucinda despised his feigned compliance, releasing her grip on his chin.

She lowered her striking yet icy countenance, querying him, “Mr.

Simmons, moments ago, Nala whispered to you.

What did she say?”

Graham’s face was a canvas of bitterness, his eyes shimmering with a sarcastic Light.

Yet, this sarcasm was directed inward, a self-mockery.

“Answer me.

You know the rules well-enough.

Surely, you haven’t forgotten your duty to respond truthfully to me, the master of the Simmons family?” Lucinda hissed.

Her fingers gently but firmly Lifted his chin, her gaze piercing into his.

Graham remained silent, his mind wandering to Nala’s parting words.

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“I stood up for you today.

But with Lucinda on her way, I doubt she’ll let you be.

Won’t you consider joining my cause?”

Nala must have anticipated Lucinda’s arrival, her words a deliberate spark aimed at the tender bonds of sibling loyalty.

This realization brought a throbbing ache to Graham’s temples, yet he chose silence.

“You’ve withheld the truth.

It seems you’ve sided with her.

” Lucinda sneered.

Her frustration surged, yet she composed herself, releasing his chin with a composed grace.

Her scornful smile was a mask of disdain.

“You’re truly her loyal brother, aren’t you? No matter her plight, you’re there, shielding her.

Imagine, Graham, if Valerie and I were both under threat, a gun pointed at our heads, and you, with just a single bullet, had to choose.

Who would you save? Her or me?”

Tears brimmed in Graham’s eyes as he witnessed the disillusionment in hers.

He reached out, attempting to bridge the distance.

“Lucinda…”

But she retreated, widening the physical and emotional chasm between them.

The tea table that lay between them symbolized a divide too vast to close.