Chapter 383:

She paused for a moment, drawing a deep breath before continuing, “Even then, Lucas didn’t show any disgust. Instead, he comforted me. He told me not to worry and to focus on looking forward to our future together. I will marry him soon. So, Belinda, I hope you’ll keep your promise. Divorce Lucas tomorrow. Stop clinging to him.”

Belinda’s eyes narrowed, her face hardening.

She curled her lips into a faint, icy smile and replied, each word cutting and deliberate, “Whatever happens between Lucas and me is none of your concern, Miss Reed. If he made promises to you, that’s between the two of you. Whether I divorce him or not is my decision, and I don’t owe you an explanation.”

With a soft, mocking laugh, she added, “For now, though, Lucas is still my husband.”

So, you’d do well to keep your distance from him.

I have a terrible temper, and if I lose control and lay a hand on you, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Without waiting for a response, Belinda brushed past Verena and walked away.

angry, Belinda forgot about the elevator

as she reached the top of the stairs, Verena

women now stood side by side at the top of the

firm. “Belinda!” she hissed. “Don’t you have any shame? You’ve been with my boyfriend for years! The position of Lucas’ wife belongs to me! He never loved you—he can’t even stand the sight

repeated, a cold laugh

fixed Verena with an icy gaze. “When Lucas and I got married, you two had already broken up. Are you

hand clutching her

Verena snapped, her tone defiant. “Not unless you promise

shook off Verena’s hand and turned

could take

suddenly leaned backward, her

down the stairs, her scream

out to grab Verena, but

Verena’s body tumbled down the staircase, eventually landing with

of the guests in the

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