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Lucas’ expression didn’t soften. “You saved her life, and I failed to protect her. That’s the reality. You protected the woman I love, and that debt is mine to repay.”

His words carried a weight, a promise that he would not let Belinda owe this debt to Darwin.

Darwin, of course, wasn’t oblivious to the underlying message in his words. But he wasn’t ready to step back. This favor, this connection to Belinda, was a thread he intended to hold onto. His smile deepened as he spoke again.

“Mr. Clark, formality is not necessary. I have told you, Belinda and I go way back. It is no big deal,” Darwin said.

Across the polished mahogany table, Lucas narrowed his piercing eyes. His voice was low and unyielding. “And I have told you, a debt like this demands repayment.”

“Enough!” Belinda’s voice sliced through the brewing tension before Darwin could respond.

to save me. That is a fact, plain and simple. So, we owe you for

smile tugged at Lucas’ lips. What pleased him most was the word

shadow crossing his face. But he

to Lucas, her eyes softening. “We should raise a glass to Darwin later, Lucas. A proper

Lucas nodded. “Naturally.”

the two of them stood with

in a delicate dance


far from Belinda. He placed food onto her plate when her gaze lingered on it, his fingers brushing hers as he passed the shared utensils. Each gesture was deliberate, a quiet claim staked

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herself to the restroom, her heels clicking softly against the hardwood

behind

“Mr. Lambert, I see right through you. Whatever game you are

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