Chapter 277:

The gesture silenced Ryan, his next words catching in his throat. He flinched, his eyes quivering under Lucas’ unyielding gaze.

Lucas maintained his intense focus on Ryan, radiating a cold, formidable aura. His voice was low and cold as he said, “What happens between Belinda and me is our concern. What does it have to do with you?”

His tone was cold, sending shivers down Ryan’s spine.

“I… I just thought I was helping Verena,” Ryan said, trying to explain his actions.

Lucas sat back down in his chair, staying silent for a moment. Then, with a calm demeanor, he said, “You’re off the East District project. Don’t expect any involvement from now on.”

At these words, Ryan’s expression abruptly shifted. He stared at Lucas, shock rendering him pale.

Ryan’s voice quivered, betraying

his heart that Lucas had discovered he was the one who had sent the photos to Belinda. He had braced himself, knowing that Lucas would be mad at

the East District project. How could it have come to this? That project was the golden ticket to elevate the Adams family’s standing in Owathe! The entire company had pinned its hopes on the project to secure its future. But Lucas had

blow, not only to him but also to his entire family! Only now did Ryan grasp the full weight of his actions. He had never dreamed the consequences would be so severe like this. Simultaneously, a stark realization dawned on him—Belinda must have carved out a significant place in Lucas’ heart. All it had taken were two misleading photos, and Lucas’ reaction had been this intense! Wasn’t that evidence enough that Lucas now cared

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now, Verena’s issue didn’t even cross his mind. If his father discovered he had lost the project because of two photos… He couldn’t bear

said, “Since when have I ever changed my decisions? The decision this

turned

his piercing gaze icy. “This is your final warning. If something

his eyes fixed on Lucas. After a tense silence, he inhaled deeply and asked, “Lucas, you’ve fallen for Belinda, haven’t you? You don’t want to

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