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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?”

paused, surprised. “How

your skin like this,” Stephen replied calmly, his words a soothing balm

fire Rebecca,” Lucas admitted, his voice steady

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by silver–rimmed glasses, lifted slightly, a flicker

face.

says nobody else can get this intelligence, not even

what he’s claiming?” Stephen

“Yes,” Lucas replied.

stretched between them through the phone

to Lucas, but he also

course,” Lucas replied

in Jeffrey’s custody,” Stephen said, his

brow,

“I’ll have someone look into it and let you know what

Lucas could respond, the call ended. He

But if she was really in

hand in front of his face, calling

her bag and ready

session over?”

Rebecca nodded. “Yes.”

time. “Lunch is ready. Stay and eat

have some things to take care of at home.” Rebecca made an excuse, biting her lip. After a moment to steady. herself, she asked,

one hand into his pocket, looking effortlessly cool.

twitched slightly. “Jeffrey asked you to

importantly, she hadn’t feared immediate termination here. Everyone knew Jeffrey and Lucas were enemies. But what she saw just now gave her

innocent eyes for a moment before answering honestly, “Yes, but I haven’t given him an

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you,” she murmured to

Lucas called after

stopped in her

marriage to Jeffrey, did you ever meet

her

shred of hope

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