Chapter 34:

Lucas eyed the logo on the meal container with a slight frown. “What is this, Belinda? You expect me to eat this?”

Belinda, turning to face him with her arms crossed, said, “It’s from a five-star restaurant—hardly substandard.”

With a dismissive gesture, Lucas pushed the container aside, his tone firm and cold. “I’d prefer you make something for me.”

“Really?” Belinda scoffed, her laughter tinged with sarcasm. “You’re joking, right, Mr. Clark?”

Lucas’ face clouded over. “Belinda, my father told you to bring me food, not just toss some random takeout my way to get it over with! I want food you made.”

Belinda remained unfazed. “This is what I brought. Whether you eat it is your choice.”

With those final words, she turned to leave without waiting for any response from Lucas.

she approached the door to exit,

Verena’s reaction was subtle—a slight narrowing of her eyes in shock—while Ryan’s demeanor

here?” Ryan said to Belinda

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walked past them and continued on her way

and Ryan then stepped

“Lucas,

with an expressionless face,

evasion deepened Verena’s suspicions of a

hadn’t had lunch,

have food here,” Lucas replied, nodding

Her gaze shifted as she

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