Chapter 234:

The hallway fell silent once they were gone.

Lucas stood frozen for a moment before turning to Verena, his gaze sharp and piercing.

Verena’s breath hitched, and for a moment, she felt a terrifying sense of panic that made her skin crawl.

It was the first time Lucas had looked at her with such a cold, cutting gaze!

Her voice wavered as she hurried to explain, “Lucas, I just… I just wanted to clear the air earlier. I thought it would help if Mrs. Clark knew I had invited you to a meal this time, not the other way around.”

But Lucas’ expression darkened further, his displeasure palpable.

He believed that who had extended the invitation didn’t matter at all.

He said coldly, “I have work to attend to. I need to leave now.” With that, he turned on his heel and walked away.

him, but

hands clenched at her sides

lips pressed into a thin line before curving

was enough to bring her a

Vera Villas was

the driver’s seat,

thoughts were in

house for Kenia in Owathe, but Holley had insisted that

back, hesitated before finally breaking the silence. “Belinda, that woman with

on the steering wheel tightened briefly before

pause, she

hesitated before asking, “What is the relationship between them

Kenia interjected quickly, “Belinda, that unique restaurant really had some delightful dishes. Next time, you must take me there

grandmother, grateful for

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