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With that, Jeffrey walked out, making it clear he wasn’t going to stick around.

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Lucas watched him go, his mind swirling with doubt. As Jeffrey reached the door, Lucas called out, “Wait a second…”

Jeffrey stopped, turning to see what Lucas wanted.

“Is this just hearsay, or do you have solid information?” Lucas asked, his usual easygoing demeanor replaced with a serious edge in his eyes.

“Solid intelligence,” Jeffrey said clearly, “Including details about her job, where she lives, and her identity.”

Lucas’s hands tightened slightly at his sides.

Noticing his conflict and hesitation, Jeffrey offered, “To show good faith, I’ll share one detail first.”

Lucas’s eyes flickered with interest. “What is it?”

“Her engagement is coming up, “Jeffrey said, watching Lucas closely for any reaction.

Lucas’s chest tightened, and before he could stop himself, he blurted out, “That’s impossible!”

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“See for yourself,” Jeffrey said casually, observing Lucas’s whitening knuckles. “This intelligence is only good for a week. After that, it’s gone for good.”

Lucas pursed his lips, his mind racing through the past. He didn’t want to believe it.

But given Joanna’s personality and what he had done to her, he wouldn’t be surprised if she reacted this way.

Lucas stood in the doorway for a long time, only snapping back to reality when his phone buzzed in his pocket.

When he saw it was Stephen calling, his fingers instinctively tightened around the phone. After a brief moment, he answered, “Stephen.”

His voice sounded hoarse and subdued, a clear sign of emotional turmoil that wouldn’t go unnoticed by Stephen.

“What’s wrong?” Stephen asked, his tone gentle.

Lucas tightened his grip on the phone, words stuck in his throat.

Stephen, always perceptive, waited a beat before guessing. “Did Jeffrey tell you something?”

“How did you

Stephen replied calmly, his

Lucas admitted, his voice steady as he confided in Stephen. “In exchange for information

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glasses, lifted slightly, a flicker of unspoken thoughts passing

face.

porch column, Lucas added, “He says nobody else can get this intelligence, not

that’s what he’s

“Yes,” Lucas replied.

stretched between them

was to Lucas, but he also understood Rebecca’s role in Lucas’s plans. “Do

course,” Lucas replied

is in Jeffrey’s custody,”

furrowed his brow, confused and

eyes behind the lenses slightly narrowing. “I’ll have someone look into it and

could respond, the call ended. He

could be sorted out. But if she was really in Jeffrey’s hands, the situation

Rebecca waved her hand in front of his face,

her holding her bag

session over?”

Rebecca nodded. “Yes.”

ready. Stay and eat before

care of at home.” Rebecca made an excuse, biting her

one hand into his pocket, looking

bag twitched slightly. “Jeffrey asked you to fire

more importantly, she hadn’t feared immediate termination here. Everyone knew

moment before answering honestly, “Yes, but

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sank. “Thank you,” she murmured

Jensen,” Lucas called

in

your marriage to Jeffrey,

her

of hope vanished

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