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

Reese couldn't help but chuckle softly, shaking her head as she spoke with genuine sincerity. "I truly appreciate your concern, James, but I have my own principles when it comes to handling things. I'll exercise more caution in the future. And for tonight, thank you again for coming to my rescue. I won't forget it."

In response, James let out a playful snort, his eyes gleaming with amusement. She offered him a warm smile before opening the car door and stepping in.

Back at the Hill Crest One Residence, Reese found Lukas absent. Reflecting on the events of the night, a sense of unease washed over her. However, upon introspection, she recognized her own impulsiveness as the root cause.

She resolved to address the contract with Magnus alongside Cole the next day and knew it had to be terminated. She wanted no part in these murky waters again. She couldn't count on someone rescuing her a second time.

Meanwhile, Lukas sat quietly at the bar, nursing his drink at their usual haunt.

Elias, his friend, raised an eyebrow, sporting a mischievous grin. "Rumors are flying about the Rhodes family incident. Did you really do it?"

"What do you think?" Lukas responded coolly.

Undeterred, Elias locked eyes with him, testing the waters with his tone. "Come on, tell me the truth. Was it just a prank? Some say you hit three birds with one stone-Gerald, Alexa, and Ella."

Lukas remained expressionless, refusing to utter a word.

Elias was taken aback. "Seriously? Did you purposely have me invite Gerald just to make Alexa a laughingstock and provoke her?"

He was too stunned to even think

with a sidelong glance from Lukas,

coming. So, you've got the

nonchalant shrug. "Is there anything else on

then why go through all this trouble to help her? That elaborate scheme? It even

simply found those people unpleasant and thought I'd take care of them. It had nothing to do with Reese." Lukas took a sip of his drink, his tone

studied Lukas, sensing there was more beneath the surface. He wasn't wholly convinced by the

except for Little Reese

but in a somewhat childish manner, he entertained a fleeting idea. Since she owed him, could she repay him by allowing him to sleep beside her

held the cure to his insomnia, more potent than any medicine-an

abruptly interrupted by a soft meow from Little Reese. Startled back to reality, Lukas shook his head, realizing how foolish his

attempting to clear his mind. It was time to go upstairs, freshen up, and get some much-needed sleep. But as he ascended the stairs, he came face to face with

few steps closer, the faint scent of alcohol lingering around him. Reese couldn't help

replied irritably, "Do I need to report

his sudden sharpness, Reese pursed her lips. "No, I was just making conversation." Noticing his

annoyance and frustration grew, making his emotions more intense. "Is there something else on your mind?" Lukas regretted his words as