Chapter 42

Unable to cover the nearly hundred-thousand-dollar dinner bill, Linda had no choice but to call Lucas.

Lucas, who had returned to his company by now, likely wasn't strapped for cash anymore.

When he heard she spent nearly a hundred thousand on dinner, Lucas' voice carried a hint of irritation, "Linda, were you dining on dragon meat? A meal for ninety-eight thousand?"

Linda's voice was filled with grievance, "I got an exclusive interview with Connor and was treating my colleagues. It was Chloe who ordered the meals. I didn't realize she ordered so much food, including some very expensive wine."

The mention of Chloe made Lucas frown. His tone softened considerably towards Linda, "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you. It was Chloe's doing, then."

After a brief pause, Lucas said, "I'm nearby. I'll be right there."

Ten minutes later, Lucas showed up at Antique House.

He first settled the bill , and then, he made his way to the private room.

as if she had suffered a great injustice. She hurriedly approached Lucas.

everyone, Lucas gently put his arm around Linda's shoulder. "Don't worry, I've taken care of

sigh of relief upon hearing that the bill was

"Linda, you're so lucky to have a boyfriend who's

him to everyone. "Let me introduce

of this name. Could he be

simply said, "No,

his gaze shifted

Everyone was taken aback.

to Lucas and said indifferently, "Be a good man and don't block

and headed for the door, quickly turning into an adjacent empty room. Then, the door was shut from

left dumbfounded. A hint of

boyfriend

all went to high school together, so yes, we know each other. And back in high school,

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