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, it was

two unexpected visitors, her expression tightened. Verena’s reaction was subtle—a

Thomas, what brings you here?” Ryan said to Belinda with a friendly

L𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in gαl𝑛ovels.cøm

a glance, then walked past them

then stepped into the

questioned Lucas, “Lucas, why was Ms. Thomas

asked with an expressionless

Verena’s suspicions of a lingering connection between Lucas and

concerned you hadn’t had lunch, so

Lucas replied, nodding toward the

as she said, “That takeout isn’t nutritious

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