Chapter 268:

Ryan stood in place, watching Lucas leave in the hallway. His brows furrowed deeply, confusion settling over his features.

What was going on?

This approach had always worked before.

Lucas had never been so distant and dismissive like this.

Why wasn’t it working now?

A thought crept into Ryan’s mind, darkening his expression.

Could it be because of Belinda?

The possibility gnawed at Ryan, and for a moment, frustration flickered in his eyes.

and a sly grin curved his lips as

his pocket, he pulled out his phone, scrolling through the images to

them

smirked, imagining

be,

Interesting.

fresh updates

into his pocket, Ryan turned and

her

now?” she asked, her voice

tone tugged

her like this before—so vulnerable

can feel that Lucas is growing more and more impatient with me,” Verena added, her hands twisting nervously

her shoulder. “Don’t worry,”

too—Lucas

Verena pressed on, her voice dropping to a whisper. “You must have noticed

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