From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 194

Chapter 194

Lucas glanced around. No one else was stepping up to claim credit, so after a moment’s hesitation, he just went along with it, it’s just some fireworks. As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters, Lydia.”

He seemed to be the only person who would do these things for Lydia, so he admitted it. He thought maybe someone just set off the fireworks for the

wrong person.

t

He’d just track down whoever set off the fireworks later and slip them some cash. With that thought, Lucas left completely at ease with himselt

And when he heard people around him praising how “thoughtful” he was and envying Lydia for “having such a great life,” he felt even more pleased with

himself

He acted like he really was the mastermind behind the whole fireworks and drone show. Amid all the praise, a mocking, sarcastic laugh suddenly rang

out, jaringly out of place.

“I’ve been alive for over twenty years, and I’ve never seen anyone this shameless.” The words came from Austin, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear, instantly breaking the previously cheerful and lively atmosphere,

When they saw who had spoken, everyone from the Bennett family instantly looked grim. It was obvious that they all recognized him as the gigolo Emily was keeping outside.

Lucas was the first to storm over. “Why are you here? Who said you could come in? Security! Get this guy out of here.”

As far as Lucas was concerned, nothing good ever happened whenever Austin showed up. He wasn’t about to let this guy ruin his good mood.

As soon as Lucas spotted Austin holding Emily’s hand, his temper flared “Emily, you-

Austin took half a step forward, putting himself between Emily and Lucas, “It’s Emily’s birthday today. I’m here to celebrate with her. Why shouldn’t be

“Good thing I showed up,” Austin added, his tone laced with mockery, “Otherwise, I would’ve never known the fireworks and drone show I carefully planned for Emily would end up being credited to you.”

He never imagined it was Austin who had set all this up, and he’d been exposed in front of everyone. Of all days, it just had to be Emily’s birthday.

Suddenly, he felt a wave of hurt rising inside. “Emily, are you really just going to stand there and watch me getroasted like this?”

Lucas thought, “Back then, she was always the one who couldn’t stand to see me get hurt. So why is she just watching now, so cold and indifferent?

She arched an eyebrow. “Were the fireworks and drone show you planned? Or did you just claim credit for something that had nothing to do with you?”

Her words were like another public slap to Lucay’s pride, making him look even angrier.

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify