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?

tone grew teary as she replied. "Are you

the situation in the United States from Victoria's call had sent her into a whirlwind of emotions. She hadn't

internet media wasn't as advanced

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

expression turned cold. "At least she has that

Chapter 49

as she cried out to

this?

me like

but you were also the one who stood

maintained a severe expression.

I wanted to show you that you cared, but it seemed like

think by standing me up time after time, you can prove whether I love you or not? Your behavior

sensed that she was losing Lukas, slipping further

desperately wanted to regain control of the situation. The pursuit of her career and

side 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 knows about your marriage. If

on

family were aware of his marriage to Reese. Each time Emily stood

aware of it.

and the Scholl family believed Emily had gone

brink of a breakdown, and she hysterically

fallen for that woman?"

Lukas abruptly hung up

he could even

Lukas answered, not bothering to check the caller ID.

before playfully asking, "What's got you

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