Chapter 690:

“Stop right there!” Lucas’s voice cut sharply through the air.

Frozen mid-step, Verena turned around, her eyes filled with tears, looking hurt. Such an emotional display might have softened most men. But Lucas, unmoved by any woman except Belinda, remained as impassive as ever. His detachment was evident, and he clearly deemed Verena’s actions overly dramatic.

His gaze was intense as he stared at her, his words chillingly clear. “I’m not concerned whether your actions were deliberate or not. Just remember this warning: If you repeat this behavior, don’t expect my tolerance next time!” Lucas’s warning left Verena ghostly pale.

It was something she had never anticipated—to be spoken to so harshly by Lucas. As her heart ached, her jealousy and hatred toward Belinda surged uncontrollably.

Trying to respond, Verena replied, “Lucas, you—”

“Enough!” Lucas interjected abruptly before she could finish her sentence.

he commanded,

Lucas’s office. The chill of Lucas’s aura matched his cold stare, both

to further distance

inside was notably peculiar. Baker, the family head, was joined by his

with the idea of bringing Kylee and Holley together. Yet, Kylee consistently rejected the proposal, leaving

eagerness washed over her. She longed to reach out but hesitated,

voice barely a whisper, Holley said, “Kylee,

“mother” struck Kylee like a shard of ice, her pupils shrinking as

my mother!” Kylee erupted, her

over her. She sensed

the truth any longer? This woman before you

defiance. She didn’t even want

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