Chapter 284:

Over at the grand Clark family estate, the evening unfolded in stark contrast.

Belinda had already finished her shower. She emerged from the bathroom, her skin glowing, damp tendrils framing her face.

As Belinda carefully smoothed her skincare products over her face, a thought flickered in her mind. She turned her gaze toward Lucas, who was deeply immersed in his work at the desk, his fingers dancing over the keyboard.

With a sarcastic smile, she broke the silence, saying, “Harold’s birthday is right around the corner. Mr. Clark, surely a bit more patience won’t hurt, will it? Before you know it, Verena will be yours, and the two of you will finally be together as a couple.”

Lucas’ gaze shifted, flickering with a mix of emotions as Belinda’s words sank in. His eyes narrowed as he looked at her back, and with a sly smirk, he shot back, “Then shouldn’t you be keeping your distance from Johnson as well?”

Belinda let out a soft laugh, her voice light as she replied, “Johnson and I are merely friends. There is nothing between me and him. Why would I need to keep my distance from him? We’re not exes, and we’re not overly close, either.”

Lucas fell silent for a brief moment, his expression darkening with an emotion he couldn’t suppress. A frown creased his face as his voice dropped to a low, hoarse tone. “Belinda, can’t you see that…”

feelings for

to look at

tone, “Just keep your distance

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laugh, not bothering to respond. After finishing

as soon as Lucas entered his office, his secretary called to inform him

brief pause to think, he instructed

later, a knock echoed through his office. “Come in,” Lucas’ voice was

and Verena entered the room.

a lazy glance, his frown deepening slightly as he noticed her

low voice, “I… I only want to clear my name, to prove I am not the other

a dry, humorless chuckle upon hearing that. His expression darkened as he

of emotion, he asked, “Clear your name? Are you suggesting my wife is

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