Bound by Magic, Married by Fate novel Chapter 3

Valerie had barely been at the station for an hour when Lucius personally showed up to bail her out.

"Mr. White, are you sure you want to settle this privately with the instigator?" asked the officer on duty.

Lucius glanced at Valerie, who was unscathed, and answered curtly, "Yes."

The officer hesitated. "The initial estimate of your hotel's losses is over a million dollars…"

Valerie twirled a pen between her fingers. "Send the bill to my husband."

Lucius' brow twitched ever so slightly, and something unreadable flickered in his eyes as he regarded Valerie.

After completing the bail formalities, the couple stepped into the elevator, one after the other.

Lucius cornered Valerie. "Who's going to clean up the mess you made?"

At six-foot-two, he closed the distance between them in a heartbeat, his presence weighing down on her. Not only was this man ridiculously handsome, but he also gave off a dangerous air.

Valerie remained perfectly calm. "My husband, of course."

He arched his brow. "And where is he?"

Her voice carried an amorous tone. "Isn't he standing right in front of me?"

Lucius let out a short, incredulous chuckle at her matter-of-fact tone. "What makes you think I'd pay for your wrongdoings?"

Valerie smirked. "Didn't you come over in person to help me clean up my mess?"

When the elevator doors slid open, she brushed past his shoulder and walked out.

He fell into step beside her. "Were you that sure I'd come?"

"Of course," she responded without a moment's hesitation.

"And why were you so sure?"

"Well, we're in the same boat, after all."

Lucius replied, "Not for long."

Just then, a sleek black SUV rolled to a stop in front of them.

Keane Harris got out of the driver's seat and respectfully opened the door for Lucius. "Mr. White."

Lucius didn't take his eyes off of Valerie. "Let's talk about the divorce, shall we?"

"I'm game anytime," she responded.

He ordered, "Get in."

Valerie took one look at the SUV's make and logo, a flicker of murderous intent flashing through her eyes before she hastily masked it. "Cars make me sick. Pick a place, and I'll meet you there."

"I don't like to be kept waiting."

"If I'm even a second late, I'll concede."

"The Golden Chalice, Room 1908."

As soon as his words fell, Valerie stopped a skateboarder who was passing by. She whispered something in his ear and pulled out a few bills. The young man accepted it and surrendered his stylish skateboard.

Valerie hopped onto the skateboard with effortless flair before waving to where Lucius stood beside the SUV. "See you later."

Lucius and Keane gaped as she vanished down the street on her board.

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