Chapter 55:

She answered, “Harold?”

“Belinda, something urgent came up, and I can’t make it to lunch this time. You and Lucas will have to manage without me,” Harold said.

Harold’s words left Belinda feeling a touch of resignation. “Alright,” she replied softly.

Once the call ended, she stepped inside. She then said to Lucas, “Harold is caught up and can’t join us. He wants us to eat without him.”

Lucas showed no surprise. As they settled at the table, he looked at Belinda and said, “He has really gone out of his way to make us spend time together.”

Belinda remained silent.

“Belinda, nothing

she turned to meet Lucas’ eyes. Her voice resolute, she said, “There’s no need for you to test me. I was unaware of any of this. And Mr. Clark, regardless of your father’s intentions—whether he’s trying to pair us up or something else—nothing will affect the final outcome.

he replied smoothly, “It’s good that you think

their meal in silence, focusing solely on

excused herself to visit

she bumped into Ryan and Verena. Neither

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was irresistibly attractive. But remembering how Belinda had humiliated him

brief, indifferent look before shifting her attention away

annoyance grew at her disinterest. “Ms. Thomas,” Ryan called after

him, her expression composed. “Yes, Mr.

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