Chapter 51

Hearing Gerald's words, Reese understood what he meant, but it still made her

feel uneasy.

She tried to keep a straight face as she said, "We should end this matter now. There's no need to continue

She was acutely aware that, even in Gerald's absence, another pawn might have been dispatched last

night.

In short, it was Ricardo who schemed last night to manufacture a threat against her.

Lukas subtly narrowed his eyes. He was surprised by Reese's quick forgiveness of Gerald.

As she glanced at Lukas, Elena's lips curved into a smile, "Lukas, now that Miss Roberts has pardoned Gerald, let's extend the same generosity and spare the Hughes family."

There was a moment of thoughtful silence before Lukas spoke carefully. "I am doing this not for your benefit but for the sake of Elias's dignity. The Hughes' ought to learn their boundaries."

Elena caught the undercurrents in Lukas's words. His concern was for Elias's reputation. Elena was Ellas's younger sister, and she shared a distant kinship with Gerald through the Schmidt family.

Was

Despite that, Lukas's deliberation primarily for his brother.

She nodded in understanding, her fingers curling around Gerald's arm as she impishly directed him, "Quick, offer your gratitude to Mr Strakovski!"

rushing forth, "Thank you, Mr Strakovski, for your

relieved breath. Though Lukas's demeanor didn't soften, the storm seemed

Lukas and asked, "Lukas, are you available tonight? Gerald and I would be delighted

to leave." Lukas's directive rang

unwavering resolution in Lukas's words. A flush of embarrassment tinged her cheeks as she nodded, then took her leave

began her exit, but Lukas's voice halted her in her

to discuss.

Hides Behind My

yet

a parting glance at the. mysterious Laikas before departing with a faint

left, Laikas's

questions about his feelings for her throughout the day

into Reese, questioning if she, too,

night, I hope you won't misinterpret my actions. Any person with a sense of justice would have

by his insinuation. What did he

case, I was grateful for your assistance last

Did

with the company or its image. It's more about my aversion to being

tangible. "I understand. Thank you sincerely for

Strakovski."

consternation amplified. Why did it appear that she still hadn't

arrangement. I won't allow anyone to coerce me with emotions. Unnecessary sentiments have no place in

constantly standing him

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