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.

Harold, and the room fell into an uneasy

seemed to grow heavier, charged

anything, Belinda broke

“Mr. Clark, there’s no

go take care of your own

if you need further

you hear what Harold just said?” he asked in an icy

If Harold asks about this, I’ll just tell him that you were indeed supervising me, so there’s no need for you to worry about

was calm as she said that. However, her nonchalance

at her long enough would grant him access to her thoughts and

lips curled

low voice, “What are

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