A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage (reese and hudson)

The creak of the door opening caught the attention of everyone in the office.

Two pairs of eyes immediately turned toward the newcomer.

Reese's complexion subtly changed as she gazed upon the person kneeling before her. None other than Ricardo, whom she knew all too well.

Upon realizing that Reese had entered, Ricardo attempted to rise. But the intense and foreboding stare from Lukas compelled him to reconsider. With clenched teeth, he bowed his head and remained in his foreboding stare.

Reese's expression traversed a spectrum of emotions. She stepped further into the room, closing the door behind her.

Though she wasn't quite sure what was happening, she sensed that Ricardo's predicament was somehow connected to her.

Lukas's gaze looked at Reese as if he couldn't see another person in the office. His face displayed an air of indifference as he asked, "Why are you here?" Reese met Lukas's gaze before glancing at Ricardo, still kneeling on the floor. Instead of directly answering Lukas, she inquired, "What is happening here?" "Precisely what it appears to be." Lukas's gaze bore into her, revealing little.

Her eyes flickered, and her curiosity compelled her to press, "And why is he kneeling before you?"

A sardonic smile curved on Lukas's lips. "Are you here to plead on his behalf?"

Raising an eyebrow, Reese met Lukas's gaze steadily, unfazed by his remark. "Don't overestimate my kindness. I'm hardly a saint and certainly not championing his cause. I'm merely curious."

She had long shed any feelings for Ricardo ever since she discovered his numerous manipulative schemes and hatred towards her over the years.

Lukas snorted dismissively, avoiding her question. "I hope your intentions match your words. So, why are you here?"

Undeterred by his caustic tone, Reese clarified her purpose without hesitation. "I'm here to express my gratitude. Thank you for stepping in on my behalf."

Lukas glanced at Ricardo, then returned to Reese. "If you don't specify the reason for your gratitude, how am I supposed to understand why you're thanking me?"

Lukas's penchant for verbal acrobatics, Reese's brows knitted. Suppressing her frustration, she continued, "I'm referring to your assistance

this way to thank me, I'll be gracious enough to

realizing Lukas had indeed orchestrated the events before.

he still managed

to help me, yet you chose to intervene. By doing so, I now owe you one. I'll remember this incident. If you ever require my assistance in the future, don't

amused glint flickered in Lukas's eyes as his lips curled. He had momentarily forgotten that Reese possessed a clear

his lips. "That won't

refrained from arguing, knowing that when the time came, she would find a way to repay this

straightforward rejection of her offer would come back to haunt him. The tables

speaking her gratitude, Reese turned to

about to exit, Ricardo's voice broke the silence, calling out to her.

could see that

his own limitations-he couldn't

and Lukas did meet him. He knelt down to apologize and beg for mercy, but Lukas didn't say

completely treated him as

had no choice but to call out to Reese. Once Reese left, Lukas

gaze pivoted from Reese to Ricardo, an aura of icy disdain emanating

aware of the wrongs I've committed against you, the mistreatment I've subjected you to. But you've been with the Roberts family for twenty years. Please, spare us. I owe you an apology for what happened to Alexa. She's now the laughingstock of Switzerland, and her legs are crippled. Could you speak up for us in front of Mr Strakovski

desperation and pleading as he bowed his head repeatedly, his forehead making loud

face contorted with unease. "This isn't

in desperation. "Reese,

was evident. Obviously, while she could remain indifferent towards Lukas, she couldn't bear watching her own father bow and

his irritation unmistakable. "That's