Chapter 4:

With that, he ended the call abruptly.

Belinda stared at her phone as the call disconnected, a knot forming in her throat.

With a heavy heart, she composed a final text to Lucas.

Then, she removed her SIM card and discarded it in the nearest bin.

She pocketed her phone and walked away without a backward glance.

Today was not just any day—it was her departure day for Chixdon.

Belinda made a vow to herself that once overseas, she would erase all memories of Lucas from her mind.

at the Thomas family

the grand banquet hall, laughter and conversations mingled with the thick fragrance of perfumes. The Thomas family, one of the

their family head’s goddaughter from overseas with a lavish banquet. The city’s elite had turned out in full

well?” Ryan Adams inquired from a corner

a moment, his fingers tightening around his wine glass. After a

dark blue suit, Lucas

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married should have been gone from his life long ago. Congratulations, Verena. It must be only

slight smile, her voice gentle. “Being close to Lucas is what matters to me, not the title of his wife.” Despite her words, her intent gaze

finger idly tapping his glass,

“Lucas clearly adores you, Verena. Once he is free from Belinda, he’ll no

unresponsive, seemingly lost

was about to speak, but the

clicking heels resonated across

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