Chapter 428:

Harold waved her off with a dismissive hand. “I don’t trust your promises at all. It’s already settled. If you don’t want Lucas here, I’ll keep an eye on you myself. Is that what you want?”

Belinda’s shoulders slumped in defeat. “Harold…”

“Enough,” Harold said in a tone that brooked no argument. “I’m heading out now. Lucas will stay here with you.”

Then, he stood up and turned to look at Lucas. “Lucas, I’m leaving her in your hands. If anything happens to her, I’ll hold you accountable.”

Harold turned on his heels, leaning lightly on his cane as he prepared to leave.

“Harold!” Belinda called after him, trying to protest one last time.

But Harold didn’t even glance back, merely waving a hand in a casual farewell as he exited the room.

door soon clicked shut behind Harold, and the room fell into an uneasy

Belinda and Lucas seemed to grow

anything, Belinda broke the

in a calm voice, “Mr. Clark, there’s no need for you to stay here for

own matters. I’ll

know if you need

Belinda’s words. “Didn’t you hear what Harold

If Harold asks about this, I’ll just tell him that you were indeed supervising me, so

was calm as she said that. However, her

if staring at her long enough would grant him access to

his lips curled

in a low voice, “What are

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