Chapter 169

Chapter 169'13 lack money?” He thought the Lion Group was a very humanistic company and had

never forced anyone to work overtime, except when there was some urgent project, but this In fact,

he knew her well that she was not the kind of workaholic who is keen to work. Unaware of having

been seen through by August, Lucia smoothed her hair back in watched her movement through the

window and didn't remind her that she had a bad habit of touching her hair or noise when she was

lying. There was a long silence before August spoke, “If you need help, you can find me.” He didn't

strip away her lies but hinted that he could lend her money.'®

treating her as a woman who was carrying on affairs with him, and he would pay her money as she

asked. Thinking of this, she looked away and looked out the window with sadness, watching the rain

hit the windows and slowly slide down. She clenched her fists slightly and was silent not to say

another word. Not until Lucia arrived at her apartment did Burton relax, he could not almost stand

the dead silence just now. Just as the car stopped, Lucia turned slightly sideways and said, "Mr.

Adams, thank you for sending me back.” Then she got out of the car without looking back and

walked quickly towards the apartment. August frowned after hearing her call him Mr. Adams as if

they were strangers. He raised his eyes, happening to see Burton looking at him through the

rearview mirror, so he ordered in a cold voice, "Go back to the villa." On the way, he received a call.

He answered with a serious expression, "Say." A low, husky voice came from the other side of the

phone, "Mr. Adams, it's Merlin Kelly! He sent people to frame Miss Mitchell, and those photos are

synthetic." August was a little surprised at the sound of his words, and he said faintly, "Well, I see.”

Burton saw his sullen face and ventured, "Mr. Adams, what's wrong?" August thought a while and

asked, "What have Kelly Family done recently?" Burton reported carefully, "Martin has been busy

with the project of Welsh Garden, but it was not going well. Merlin is always traveling around to

have fun without helping his father.” Kelly Family had been maintaining a stable development in

recent years and was about to move into high-society circles in'®

Austos. Thanks to Old Mr. Kelly's reputation, they could expand their businesses, but since Old Mr.

Kelly passed away, they seemed to be over the hill. Especially Martin, who was anxious to purchase

that land in the East End and develop the upscale commercial area Welsh Garden, in order to pave

the way for Merlin, but the strength of the Kelly Family today wouldn't allow him to do so.’

bothered to be against them. But he didn't expect that Merlin would hurt Lucia.’

After a moment of silence, August finally spoke, "It's time to give Merlin a warning.” should be wary

of Merlin. When Burton heard such a tone from August, he knew that he was really angry, so he

hurriedly asked, "Mr. Adams, what'

should I do?"'®

with, and collect some photos.” He would use the same way Merlin did to Lucia to revenge on him.

After Overtime work for several days in a row, Lucia felt very tired from shuttling back and forth

between Lion Group and the hospital, but the money was far from expected so she was determined

to find a part-time job to earn more money. it was at noon, and Lucia was just about to have a

break when her phone on the desk suddenly rang. It was Paula. Lucia immediately answered, "Hello,

Paula?" ®

how about going out for eating'® tonight?’ ®

Lucia stood up to relax her tense muscles and said softly, “I'm afraid I can't, I have to work

overtime..." ®

Paula said, "I don't mind, I'll wait for you!" Turcia sighed and explained to her, "Paula, I've been

working overtime until nine o'clock at night, so I really can't accompany you, I'li treat you to dinner

sometime later.” "Nine o'clock? What's wrong with your company?"

work overtime."

Paula was surprised, "Why? What's wrong with you, Lucia?”

Lucia hesitated for a moment, thinking of her dad who was stil ying on the hospital bed, and plucked up the courage to tell Paula, "I m raising money for my

dad's operation.” Paula was silent for a few seconds and smiled awkwardly, "So will you be at the side, and forced her to make a phone cal o Lucia, but both of

them didn't expect Lucia would be so busy.”