Chapter 004 âLucia Mitchell!" Archibald was stepped on the sore spot and could no longer disguise
his appearance as a gentleman, roaring at Lucia.
Seeing Archibald's exasperated look, Lucia couldn't help but feel in a good mood.
Archibald had been born in a small town, and his parents were ordinary workers. The reason why
Lucia had fallen in love with Archibald was his talent and knowledge.
She had never looked down on his background, but instead, he looked down on her and had
hooked up with Carol Wright, a lady from Man Hong Construction Company Limited.
At this time, Carol, who was standing silently by the side, opened her handbag and took out a stack
of cash in front of Lucia. Lucia felt her heart tighten suddenly at the familiar scene and her face
turned pale.
Seeing Lucia's reaction, Carol smiled proudly and said, âAfter two years, you have changed a lot.
However..." Carol looked at Lucia with contempt, âArchibald is right, this is not the place for you,
peasant. Take this money and get out!"
As she finished her words, Carol threw the money in her hand towards Lucia, which was scattered all
over the place, just like when Lucia had caught Archibald in bed, Carol had taken a sum of money
and told her not to pester Archibald
She had thought she didn't care about it for a long time, but when the scene reappeared, Lucia's
heart ached again, and her hands trembled uncontrollably. âClap!"A slap landed on Carol's face as
quickly as possible.
âYou dare to hit me?!" Carol, who was beaten, took half a second to react. She covered her face and
tried to fight back, but Lucia, who was half a head taller than her, had the height advantage.
Lucia took Carol's hand easily. âDo you think I'm still the woman who let you humiliate without
saying a word?"
Lucia's sudden violent look frightened Carol, but it was only temporary. Then Carol hurriedly yelled
at Archibald, who was standing there dumbfounded, âArchibald Smith, why are you still standing
there? She beat me, come and help me!"
Archibald regained his sense. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and raised his hand.
Of course, it was impossible for Lucia to fight against them alone. Lucia sarcastically said to
Archibald, âArchibald, I really regret thinking highly of you before. I thought you were still a human
being, but it turns out you are not."
âLucia, you deserved it!" Archibald said fiercely.
Just as Archibald was about to hit Lucia, a big hand suddenly grabbed Archibald's wrist. Lucia had
thought she was going to be slapped, but August suddenly appeared and rescued her in time.
August squeezed Archibald's wrist effortlessly, but Archibald looked excruciatingly painful, and his
mouth kept wailing for forgiveness.
âWho are you? You let go of my husband.â Carol came immediately. Seeing Carol coming, August
immediately let go of Archibald's hand and pulled Lucia to his side, as if avoiding the virus. He
turned his head slightly and asked Lucia in a flat tone, âInjured?â
Looking at August's cold gaze, Lucia shook her head obediently. Although his word was still
indifferent, Lucia felt warmer in her heart for no reason.
Carol's resentment deepened when she saw a graceful man suddenly appear to protect Lucia. She
yelled at August, âWho are you? Mind on your own business!"
Before Carol could finish her sentence, Archibald, who was standing next to her, changed his
attitude instantly after seeing August's face. He said nervously, âPresident Adams!"
âPresident Adams?" Carol shared a look with Archibald. Although she had never seen August, there
were very few people who could be called president in Austos city. Coupled with such an
outstanding appearance, there was only that man.
âYou're August Adams!" Carol couldn't believe the man protecting Lucia was the man who had a
reputation in the city!
"Get lost," August said, glancing at Carol. The sound was not loud, but it made Archibald break into
cold sweats.
However, Carol said, âWho are you to let us go? This hall belongs to my family."
Before she could send them out instead, August emitted a chill aura, and the sudden low pressure
made it hard for the people present to breathe. He glanced at her indifferently. âFrom now on, it is
mine."
August's voice was flat, but his eyes were very frightening. Frightened by the look, Carol shivered
involuntarily, but she still tried to threaten him, âYou...â
âSorry, President, we'll get out of here right away.â Archibald interrupted Carol immediately, nodded
and bowed in apology, and then dragged Carol away. Carol seemed unwilling, but she was not as
powerful s Archibald, so she could only follow Archibald and stagger away.
A farce ended. Many onlookers took out their mobile phones to take pictures after seeing August.
At this time, Burton came. "Dispose of those photos,â August ordered.
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Lucia, who was standing beside August, was stunned for a long time. It was the first time she had
seen a person with such great power. He only needed to say a few words to win.
âMadam, we're leaving," Burton whispered. Lucia looked up and saw that the crowd had dispersed.
August had already left. She didn't have time to think about it, and immediately chased after him.
August's legs were too long and his steps were too big, so Lucia had to trot along. They entered a
restaurant where the waiter seemed to know August. Seeing August coming, the waiter immediately
led him in.
After they were seated in a private room, the waiters began to serve the dishes, as if everything had
been arranged before so that they could eat immediately whenever they came. Lucia once again
lamented the strength of August.
It was quiet. August seemed to have work to do, watching the iPad that Burton had handed him all
the time. In such a big private room with such a large table of dishes, Lucia felt it was wasteful for
only the two of them to eat. But considering August's status, she believed this should be a daily
routine.
Lucia picked up the teacup at hand, took a sip, and said to August, âThank you for what happened
just now.â Her voice was low, fearing disturbing August's work.
August continued to work as if he hadn't heard her. Lucia didn't say any more, but her appreciation
was sincere. Although she looked fierce on the surface, she had actually been scared inside when
faced with Carol. In addition to being afraid of Carol and Archibald beating her together, she was
more afraid of recalling the past -Two years ago, they had stood together and humiliated her, just
like today.
The man she once had thought he loved her had stood beside another woman, scolding her for all
kinds of wrongs in the past and telling her that the days with her were painful. When she thought of
this, Lucia's nose turned red and tears welled up in her eyes. The beautiful love she once had had
faith in was ruined by Archibald and Carol.
Lucia was suddenly caught up in sad memories, unaware that August was already looking at her.
After watching for a few seconds, August frowned slightly and called out, âLucia.â
Lucia shivered as the cold voice pierced her eardrums. She jerked her head up and met August's
cold eyes. Lucia immediately realized that she had lost her cool and wiped away her tears as she
said, âI'm sorry, I... It isn't intentional.â
âRemember, you are my wife. You don't need to say sorry to anyone." Before Lucia could finish her
words, August interrupted her, âAnd you don't need to be afraid of anyone."
August's face was aloof, and there was a hint of anger in his voice. Scared, Lucia could only purse
her lips and nod obediently. She was thinking about whether she had embarrassed him just now.
The way she had scolded Carol was indeed indecent.
â1 know I am wrong." Lucia wanted to say something apologetic, but after meeting August's eyes, she closed her mouth immediately. She
straightened her waist unconsciously, like a pupil who had made a mistake and waited to be disciplined.
Seeing this, August softened his expression, and his tone was also much gentler, âLet's eatâ
After dinner, August went straight back to the company. Lucia didn't have the mood to shop either, so Burton drove her home. On the way,
Burton saw Lucia was unhappy and said, âMadam, if this happens again in the future, remember to call me, and I will be there as soon as
possible.â
â didn't expect such a thing to happen. I seem to upset him. Am I making him feel ashamed? Lucia remembered August's being angry during
the meal
Burton didn't understand who Lucia was talking about. And after half 2 second, he suddenly realized, "Madam, how can Mr. Adams be angry
with you? If he is, he must be angry with me.â
âWhy do you say that?"
âMadam, although Mr. Adams didn't say anything, he will defintely protect you.
Just now he sent someane to buy the Smith's company.â
Hearing what Burton said, Lucia remembered what August had said to Carol. She had thought he was just talking, but he actually did it