Chapter 1239:

Belinda’s lips curled into an amused smile. “You get jealous really easily.”

After a brief pause, she added, “We were just having a conversation.”

“Even that is unacceptable,” Lucas said.

Before Belinda could respond, Lucas pried her hands from his neck and pulled her forward, settling her onto his lap.

Belinda didn’t resist, instead wrapping her arms around him once more.

“You’re mine,” Lucas murmured, his deep eyes locking onto hers, his voice both commanding and resolute.

a soft smile, she leaned in and pressed her lips

slightly before deepening the kiss. His hand cradled the back

when Belinda was breathless did Lucas finally release her, though he gently bit her lower lip before pulling away with clear reluctance.

an undeniably

Belinda asked, “So, Nigel simply gave in? No resistance at

let out a quiet, mocking laugh. “Oh, he tried. But…

arched a

hold around her waist, explaining gently, “Right after we left the Davidson estate yesterday, he called my father, likely hoping he’d intervene and

tales

personally to tell me that

to concede. If he had kept pushing, I would’ve had to handle things myself. And if that had happened… Well, Carmelita would have no chance of leading a good life ever again. Sending her abroad is already merciful enough. At least this way, she still has the possibility of building a comfortable life for

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