Reese's heart tightened, and as she opened her mouth, her words stumbled, "Mr. Strakovski, I..."

Her voice wavered, and she found herself unusually nervous, facing Lukas's usually expressionless but now piercing gaze.

Lukas descended the stairs leisurely, his demeanor casual. "Why aren't you sleeping?" He asked.

Reese wished to ask about the incident but struggled to summon the courage to bring up the topic directly. She decided to start with a less confrontational question. "Mr. Strakovski, you asked me to meet you at Cresta Del Bosque this afternoon. Is there anything that you wanted to discuss with me?" She started.

Lukas didn't look directly at Reese. Wearing a robe, he walked over and took a seat on the sofa.

Little Reese had grown accustomed to Lukas's presence over the past few days, and it was not afraid of the big man anymore.

Seeing him approach, it didn't jump and run away this time, meeting his eyes with relative composure.

Lukas scooped up the little white kitten into his arms, then glanced at Reese. "The matter you want to ask about isn't this, is it?" He said.

Given Anthony's attitude towards him earlier, Lukas had a hunch that he must have spoken to Reese about something.

After all, the Rivers family had a prominent name in Switzerland. Their influence was significant, and obtaining information wasn't out of the ordinary.

this up. She bit her lip and walked to sit beside him on the sofa. "About the car

let out a light chuckle, looking at Reese but without a hint of amusement

appeared somewhat lost, her confusion evident. "I'm not sure."

gaze lifted slightly. "No, you know. You're just struggling to accept the truth." He

do you mean? Did you actually

calm. "Yes, I had

was taken aback. "Is it really all related

his head, idly stroking the kitten's head with his index finger. "You could

don't understand your intentions. Anthony claimed this incident was tied to you, suggesting that your actions are somehow connected to me. However, I find it

you because where there is a cause, there must be a result. I did uncover evidence of Raymond Rhodes's embezzlement and bribery, which led to Alexa Roberts's marriage with Gerald Hughes-a situation that did, in part, involve me. On the other hand,

pros and cons of this matter and aimed to maximize their benefits through marriage. Both Ella Rhodes and Alexa Roberts acted upon their darker desires, leading them to their tragic demise. These actions can't be attributed to

as she attempted to process his words. "So, why are Alexa, Ella, and

gaze remained fixed, a mixture of amusement and seriousness in his

her lips. "I don't quite believe that all of this

victim to Gerald's intentions. Your situation would have

expression sincere. "Thank you for your help

any person would've taken action in such

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