Chapter 149:

Seeing Belinda like this, Lucas frowned deeply, a flash of concern flickering in his usually calm eyes. It was just a few mice, yet he hadn’t anticipated how much it would unsettle Belinda.

He dialed the Clark family estate’s landline, but no one answered the call. After a brief moment of hesitation, he called Hooper. This time, the call went through.

Before Hooper could say anything, Lucas spoke up, his voice sharp. “Hooper, tell my father to unlock the private room door.”

“Belinda is not doing well right now.” The phone was on speaker, and Harold’s voice immediately echoed on the other end of the line, filled with urgency. “What happened? Is Belinda okay?”

Lucas glanced over at Belinda, his expression tight with concern. “Thanks to you, she is curled up on a chair, trembling like a leaf now.”

Harold’s expression shifted, a flicker of alarm in his voice. “Is it really that bad?”

Lucas let out a low, humorless chuckle, his words laced with sarcasm. “What do you think? Open the door. Now.”

replied quickly, his voice now tinged with guilt. “I’ll get someone to open it right away.” With that, Harold

open the door. A moment later, the sound of a lock turning echoed through the air in the private

around his neck, her body stiffening as she clung

hosts great

outside, he didn’t hesitate. He carried her straight to the elevator, never once setting her down. When they reached the parking garage, he carefully placed her in the

cold with sweat, her chest

said, her voice

He shut the passenger door softly and slid into the driver’s seat. Then, he started

drive was quiet, with both

body still tense, a distant look in her eyes. Lucas couldn’t help but wonder what had happened

pulled into the Clark family estate’s garage, both Lucas and Belinda climbed out, the weight of the night lingering between them. Belinda’s legs wobbled

her unease, Lucas softened his tone. “There are no mice here. You’re safe,

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