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?"

Reese's brows knitted. Suppressing her frustration, she continued, "I'm referring to your assistance during that incident with the Rhodes family, as well as Gerald

what is good and what is bad. Since you've come all this way to thank me,

Lukas had indeed orchestrated the events before.

he still managed

favor deserves a favor. You weren't obligated 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

in Lukas's eyes as his lips curled. He had momentarily forgotten that Reese

at his lips. "That

glance at him and refrained from arguing, knowing that when the time

did Lukas know that his straightforward rejection of her offer would come back to haunt him. The tables would turn, and he would find himself needing Reese's favor sooner than

speaking her gratitude, Reese

she was about to exit, Ricardo's voice broke the

expression displayed struggle and desperation. He could see that Lukas was affording Reese some level

limitations-he couldn't contend

Lukas did meet him. He knelt down to apologize and beg for mercy,

over, she completely

out to Reese. Once Reese left, Lukas would not forgive

from Reese to Ricardo, an aura of

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

and pleading as he bowed his head repeatedly,

contorted with unease.

man in desperation. "Reese, I've wronged you. Please, spare

Obviously, while she could remain indifferent towards Lukas, she

irritation unmistakable. "That's enough! Whom are you attempting