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.

seeing Lucas, Linda's eyes shimmered with tears, as if she had suffered a

around Linda's shoulder. "Don't worry, I've taken care of

hearing that the

led the praise, "Linda, you're so lucky to have a

"Let me introduce

this name. Could he be

simply said, "No, it's just

that, his gaze shifted to Chloe.

Everyone was taken aback.

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

fuming. He grabbed Chloe's arm and headed for the door, quickly turning into an adjacent empty room. Then,

left dumbfounded. A hint of embarrassment crossed Linda's

boyfriend knows

so yes, we know each other. And

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