Chapter 742 – My Baby
She placed a hand over his chest.
Right where the Eye sat.
"I hear the King tested you."
Her fingers tightened in the fabric of his shirt.
"And I think… what if I lose you."
Lux felt something unpleasant in his throat.
Annoying.
Unnecessary.
Dangerous.
"You won't," he said quickly.
"That's not a promise you control."
She swallowed.
"I am trying, Lux."
He blinked.
"What?"
"I'm trying to be better."
That was not the direction he expected this to go. And no… he didn't like this.
"I started investing."
Lux's brows lifted.
She gave him a small, almost shy smile.
"Real businesses. Not just social circles. Not just influence dinners."
He stared.
"You?"
"Yes, me."
She crossed her arms, suddenly defensive.
"I can build things too."
"I never said you couldn't."
"You didn't have to."
Ouch!
The Eye did not need to confirm that one.
She exhaled.
"I wanted to show you I'm not just… decoration."
Lux felt a sharp twist in his chest.
