Chapter 49

Victoria's cutting words immediately silenced the room.

Reese, her face devoid of any emotion, returned to her seat, clutching her phosp

A cold sneer danced across Victoria's features as the glanced at home before eating the

Once she was gone, the hushed whispers resumed amongst the others

"She really knows how to bluff!"

sons

"Indeed, ever since Emily left, some people seem to have developed an inflated side of the con importance in the department!"

"I wonder when Director Hopkins will be back. We better watch our words until he returns. You never know who might be listening!"

Reese remained stoic, she mindlessly doodled on the design draft with her pe

She was well aware that no matter who you were, someone somewhere would talk behind your back

However, they spoke of Director Hopkins, whom Reese was curious to meet. It was said that he was the Head of Design and a highly capable individual. Alas, he had gone on a business trip these past few days

On the top floor, in Mr Strakovski's office, Lukas' phone buzzed, displaying the name "Emily Scholen the screen. He hesitated momentarily before answering the call

"What do you mean by all this, Lukas?" Emily began to reprimand as soon as she spoke.

Lukas' impatience flicked in his eyes. "What's the matter?

me like this before." Emily's tone grew teary as she replied. "Are you really

the situation in the United States from Victoria's call had sent her into a whirlwind

wasn't as advanced back then," frowning. Lukas

she even compare to me? I was your girlfriend for six years, while she's just a woman with a marriage certificate!" Defiantly, Emily

turned cold. "At least she has that marriage

Chapter 49

with tears as she cried out to Lukas, "I loved you so much. How could you

this?

me like

who stood me up and the one who wanted to leave. Nobody forced you

maintained a severe expression.

did it because I felt like you didn't love me! I wanted to show you that you

time, you can prove whether I love you or not? Your behavior is

sensed that she was losing Lukas, slipping further

of the situation. The pursuit of her career and proving Lukas' love

again. "Listen. I'm coming back to the United States now. Can you please get a divorce from that woman? No one in our families

on your part,"

that only Emily and the Roberts family were aware of his marriage to Reese. Each time Emily stood him up, she had someone secretly monitor him outside the Civil Affairs Bureau,

aware of it.

of his family and the Scholl family believed Emily had gone

a breakdown, and she hysterically questioned, "Lukas, have

fallen for that woman?"

expression darkened, and Lukas abruptly

he could even process what had just

Lukas answered, not bothering to check the caller

playfully asking, "What's got you all worked up? You seem really

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255