Chapter 1:

In the evening, heavy rain poured over Owathe as Belinda Wright made her way to Dream Club. She was soaked through, but somehow managed to keep the cake she held untouched by the downpour.

Upon reaching the entrance to the private room, Belinda nudged the door open slightly.

“Verena, throughout the three years you vanished, not once did Lucas cease his search for you. And now, you are finally back!”

Hearing those words from inside the room, Belinda froze mid-step.

Verena? The same Verena Reed who used to be Lucas Clark’s girlfriend?

“But hasn’t Lucas already gotten married?” asked a soft female voice.

by his father, who

was

else would Lucas choose someone like Belinda? She’s so unappealing and overweight. Besides, she’s an illegitimate daughter. Marrying her was Lucas’s way of annoying his father, of getting back at

private room, Belinda felt a chill run through her. Her complexion drained of color as the words sank

soared with joy. She had been blissfully unaware of the harsh truth.

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turned out Lucas had only married her because she

as she stood frozen

show up. Delight Desserts is way out in the eastern suburbs, and just getting there and back takes more than three hours. Besides, that place is notorious for its long queues. Surely, Belinda isn’t foolish enough

Lucas requested it, Belinda would go there even if Delight Desserts were in another city. Everyone

remarks, Belinda inhaled deeply, put on a stoic expression, and thrust the

found the figure of confidence and charm at the center of the room. Lucas was sitting on the sofa with his legs elegantly crossed, embodying a casual yet graceful air. His visage was stunningly

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