To Those For Whom Even Regret Is A Luxury (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 49

After the broken engagement incident, Lucas had briefly allowed himself an optimistic thought.

So Ariana knew about Elena. Damn it. That’s why she was angry with me and caused all this.

If he viewed it as a transgression driven by a deep sense of betrayal, everything at least made some sense.

The reason Lucas could afford such optimism was simple.

Until just recently, the love Lady Ariana Lopez had shown him had been so unwaveringly solid.

After his failed attempt to paint Ariana as delusional, even his optimism had taken a slight hit.

But soon, he found a new way out.

‘I’ll convince her that Elena seduced me unilaterally—that I was momentarily swayed by her schemes, but that you’re the only one I truly love.’

If necessary, he’d even drop to his knees and shed tears.

As long as he succeeded in separating Ariana from that man by any means necessary, that was all that mattered.

Under Imperial law, an unmarried woman was subordinate to her family head, and a married woman to her husband.

With Edward Lopez, head of the Lopez house, and Lucas united in purpose, reclaiming Ariana would be effortless.

… At least until she acquired a new ‘master.’

“Damn it!”

Lucas slammed his desk violently at the thought of Dante.

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