Chapter 7:

“Fled?” Belinda responded as if she had heard a funny joke.

She stared back defiantly, her eyes brimming with derision. “You were the one who didn’t show up that day, Lucas. You set the time, but then you postponed it. Why should I wait for you like some sort of servant? Do you think you’re that important?”

Belinda’s words, sharp and dripping with irony, caused Lucas to frown slightly.

His expression darkened as he began to speak, but before he could continue, Belinda interjected. “No need to worry, Mr. Clark. We’ll definitely finalize the divorce. I’ll see you at the courthouse tomorrow at ten.”

Turning to leave, she hesitated for a moment and then glanced back at Lucas with a sarcastic edge in her eyes. “Try to show up on time this time, Mr. Clark. We both know how valuable our time is.”

With that, she walked away without a second glance.

After passing a corner, she paused, her lashes fluttering as she composed herself.

Despite her outward poise, her heart was anything but steady.

deep breath, Belinda made her

greeted by a sudden commotion

you alright? Mr.

available

an ambulance,

wake up! Don’t

brushed past Belinda, rushing toward the center of

turning an

quickly kneeled beside

the sight of Lucas, Amanda Singh, Jordy’s distressed wife,

Singh. Mr. Singh is going to be okay,” Lucas reassured Amanda in a soothing

to address the crowd, saying, “Someone get Santino to bring

demanded a clear, authoritative

Belinda walked over to

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