Chapter 448

“Why are you irritated when you have just woken up? It seems like I have failed to please you, huh?”

Lucas asked rhetorically, raising his eyebrows.

Ashlyn had no intention to waste her time engaging in such a pointless conversation with Lucas anymore. She turned on the tap and let the rush of the water drown out Lucas’s voice.

However, Lucas strode over and insisted on using the same tap as Ashlyn.

Streams of water flowed from the man’s body through his sturdy pecs and firm abs all the way down to his pelvic area.

Ashlyn seemed to have figured out why soap operas often featured scenes of male actors showering —— because doing so made them look extremely attractive!

Once they got themselves ready, they walked down the stairs and made their way to the dining hall.

Lilian sensed the affection the lovely pair had for one another from their intimate gaze.

Occasionally, Lucas would stare at Ashlyn, grinning. Lilian couldn’t believe her eyes because the man was even more attractive whenever he put a smile on his face.

She had never once come across such an intimate side of Lucas before, as he had always presented himself in a stern and serious manner in front of her.

I don’t get it! What’s so great about Ashlyn? She’s merely an ugly w****! If there’s anything about her that stands out, it’s only her above-average height and voluptuous figure.

Eurasian women are the worst in terms of looks! They are no match for us at all!

Meanwhile, Ashlyn felt Lilian’s odd expression.

Lilian’s lustful gazes suggested to Ashlyn that the former seemed to have grown fond of Lucas and had started to behave in a proprietorial manner.

The butler was irritated with Lilian because she had been circling Lucas once he showed up. The butler asked her with a hint of displeasure, “Lilian, have you sorted out the things in the garden?”

Apart from Ms. Berry, no one has the right to stay by Mr. Nolan’s side. Besides, Mr. Nolan also won’t allow others to approach him.

Lilian was reluctant to leave Lucas alone because she deemed herself the best candidate to be his soulmate.

She would never let Ashlyn win Lucas over.

“Mr. Nolan…” Once Lilian broke the silence with her greeting, Lucas turned around and cast a stern gaze at her.

A glimpse from Lucas was all it took to send shivers running down Lilian’s spine.

She couldn’t bring herself to finish her sentence because she was intimidated by the man’s menacing presence.

On the other hand, Ashlyn was enjoying her meal in the dining hall elegantly.

The bright sunlight poured in through the dining hall’s window, illuminating the space and highlighting Ashlyn’s great facial features.

Lilian stared at Ashlyn. She found the Eurasian woman, whom she had deemed ugly all this while, flawless all of a sudden.

The woman seemed to be ethereal, especially in the way she carried herself. Ashlyn was like a Victorian princess who had traveled across time.

Lilian turned around, looking at Lucas once she had sized up Ashlyn, and noticed they resembled a perfect match made in heaven because they complemented each other’s existence perfectly.

Regardless of appearance or temperament, they were each other’s best match. In a way, they even resembled one another.

Once again, Lilian was engulfed by hatred and jealousy like never before.

However, Lucas neglected Lilian. He strode over to Ashlyn’s side and swapped the plate of food he had in front of him with her plate of leftovers.

He took a bite of Ashlyn’s unfinished sandwich nonchalantly, behaving as though he couldn’t be bothered by the fact that he was eating leftover food.

He finished Ashlyn’s leftover food so matter-of-factly that it seemed like he had done so countless times before.

Ashlyn rolled her eyes and reprimanded Lucas, “Hey! I’m halfway through my meal!”

“The ones that you have savored are the most delicious ones,” Lucas asserted, smirking.

Ashlyn glanced at the man before turning around to take a peek at Lilian.

Look at her. She’s head-over-heels in love with him.

Lilian, overcome by jealousy, noticed Ashlyn’s gaze. What does she want? Is she trying to brag about her success? Is she looking down at me? What the heck!

Once Lilian formed those ideas in her mind, she felt a strong urge to rush over and beat Ashlyn to a pulp.

“Mr. Nolan, I shall excuse myself.” Lilian fled and rushed out of the dining hall.

“Honey, where are you headed today?” Lucas’s husky voice sounded extremely seductive.

Ashlyn’s heart skipped a beat the moment she turned around and felt the man’s glistering pair of eyes.

“I’ll be heading home soon.”

“Heading back?” Lucas asked rhetorically and frowned. I have shuffled my duty roster and made a trip to London to keep her company, but now she’s heading back?