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.

approached the door to exit, it was suddenly

tightened. Verena’s reaction was subtle—a slight narrowing of her eyes

what brings you here?” Ryan said

L𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in gαl𝑛ovels.cøm

offered them only a glance, then walked past them and continued on her way

and Ryan then stepped into the

quickly questioned Lucas, “Lucas, why was

asked with an expressionless face, “Why

suspicions of a lingering connection between

you hadn’t had

already have food here,” Lucas replied,

eyed the takeout food, her intuition telling her it was from Belinda. Her gaze shifted as she said, “That takeout isn’t nutritious at all. Try this instead;

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