Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon’s Love

Charlotte, who was watching them, just bit her lip and tried to hold it in.

She had been outsmarted by Lucy too many times and needed to find the perfect chance to make Lucy look foolish—especially in front of everyone. She could not show off again.

The yearly Wine Festival was the best chance for that.

After saying goodbye to Lucy and Matthew, Theodore still looked worried. However, Juliana was more relaxed about it. She thought Matthew really cared for Lucy in a special way, spoiling her and making her happy.

However, Juliana also knew that Theodore, after finally finding his long-lost sister and bringing her back to the palace, wanted to give Lucy everything. However, Matthew showed up out of the blue right at this moment.

Being a big brother felt pretty weird sometimes.

The cold wind howled outside the royal palace. Theodore stared down the road where Lucy and Matthew had sped away, their car's red tail lights going out of sight.

"Theodore, Lucy's gone. Why are you still out here?"

Charlotte had slipped out of the palace, her dress sparkling as she eyed Theodore with a look that was part mocking, part disdainful.

In Charleston, Theodore was a famous noble. Many had sought his hand in marriage, the number big enough to make anyone's head spin. However, Theodore always seemed so distant, like he did not get how the world worked. He had all the fine qualities of a royal. His looks and his grace were second to none.

Has Theodore ever shown such a look to anyone else? To Charlotte, it was laughable to think he would show it just for Lucy.

Without a word to Charlotte, Theodore turned and went inside.

Charlotte, persistent as ever, challenged him. "Why does Lucy with her fancy life, still want a piece of Charleston? Is she after both families' riches? Doesn't she know she can't have it all?"

To Theodore, her words were just noise, like a dog's bark. As he moved to close the grand doors, Charlotte grabbed the frame. "Theodore, don't be foolish!"

Theodore finally decided to break his silence. "What's the matter? Now you won't even talk nicely to your own brother?"

Charlotte's lips quivered with anger. "You were the one who disrespected me first!"

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"Have you ever shown any respect for Lucy? She went back to Charleston just to find her family and be with us again. Do you think everyone's obsessed with money and showing off like you?"

Charlotte's face soured as if she had tasted the most bitter medicine. She was so angry she felt like biting her tongue off. She jumped up and pointed at Theodore.

"Don't let Lucy fool you. You know as well that Lucy hasn't been living in the palace for years. Who knows what she's been plotting?! Don't say I didn't warn you. If that wicked Lucy tricks you, don't come crying to me!"

Theodore's laugh was cold as ice. "Thanks for the warning, but I know my sister better than you think. I don't need your nasty guesses about her. And you should watch what you say from now on. That's what's really important.

"Watch out, or you might end up all alone with no one to help you."

With a swift motion, Theodore slammed the door behind him.