Chapter 1084



“Damn it! Whoever it is, they’re a complete jerk for doing that!”

Bethany, usually composed, clenched her fists, her face contorted with anger.

The mood in the room shifted, the joy replaced by a somber tension as everyone turned their attention to Belinda and Lucas.

Lucas spoke in a steady tone. “I’ve already asked Gordon to investigate this.”

“This is unbelievable! We need to get to the bottom of it and find out who’s responsible!”

At that moment, Darren said, “But… do you have any suspects in mind?”

Lucas pressed his lips together for a moment, his expression thoughtful. “Verena and Kylee are both on the list of potential suspects. I’ve had people keeping an eye on them, but so far, there’s no concrete evidence linking either of them to this.”

Bethany’s anger flared up again. “Kylee is completely crazy! I still can’t believe she did that to Belinda! Honestly, she brought her current predicament on herself!”

Johnson frowned. “But… who would go to such extreme lengths, hiring someone to kidnap and assault her? I just can’t wrap my head around it.”

Lucas’ face darkened as he replied, “There’s someone behind the scenes orchestrating all of this. Whoever it is, they’re highly capable.”

The fact that his team had been investigating for so long without uncovering anything useful only highlighted the mastermind’s capability.

As the group continued to discuss the situation, the atmosphere in the room grew heavy.

Bethany, sensing the heaviness in the air, decided to lighten the mood by changing the subject. “Now that Belinda is not infected, that means Lucas is safe, too, right?”

When Belinda had initially been diagnosed, everyone had been worried not just for her but for Lucas as well.

After all, in such a situation, his risk of infection was significantly higher.

But now, with Belinda’s results confirmed, both of them were safe.

Vincent couldn’t resist adding, “Well… not one hundred percent safe. Maybe ninety-nine percent.”

Darren frowned, confused. “What are you all talking about? When was Lucas ever at risk of infection?”

Bethany blinked in surprise. “Wait, Darren, you didn’t know?” She quickly filled him in, telling him what had happened.

Darren sat in stunned silence for a long moment, processing the information. When he finally turned to Lucas, his eyes were filled with a mix of shock and admiration.

He hadn’t expected Lucas to go to such lengths for Belinda.

Honestly, he was deeply moved.

Mollie had always worried that Lucas didn’t love Belinda enough, that getting back together would mean a repeat of their past—with Belinda doing all the giving.

But now, it was clear that her fears were unfounded.

Lucas was completely devoted to Belinda, willing to risk everything for her.

As Belinda’s close friend, Darren felt both touched and reassured.

Handing Belinda over to a man who loved her so deeply, who cherished her and treated her as if she were more important than his own life, he was really happy.

With that thought, Darren stood up, picked up his glass, and walked over to Lucas.

“Lucas, I wish you and Belinda both happiness and joy,” he said sincerely.

Lucas nodded, a small smile playing on his lips, and raised his glass of water to clink with Darren’s.

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