Chapter 1107



The look in her eyes was a mixture of heartbreak and betrayal as she glared at Carola. Without another word, she stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

What she didn’t realize was that Carola was just as disappointed in her. She had no idea how her daughter had turned into someone like this.

The following day.

Gordon arrived at Belinda’s place with his team just after sunrise. They efficiently drew a vial of Lucas’ blood before swiftly departing to process the test.

Belinda and Lucas took their time getting ready before heading to the Triumph Consortium together.

As soon as they stepped into Lucas’ office, the phone on his desk rang. The sharp sound cut through the air, drawing both their attention.

It was an internal call from the CEO’s office secretary. “Mr. Clark, Mr. Adams is downstairs. He says he has something important to discuss with you.”

Lucas’ expression remained calm as he responded curtly, “Send him up.” He hung up the phone.

He turned his gaze toward Belinda, who had settled herself comfortably on the sofa. “Ryan is here.”

Belinda raised an eyebrow slightly at that.

Since the incident where Verena had drugged Lucas, Ryan and Verena had maintained a cautious distance from both Lucas and her.

Now, out of nowhere, Ryan had come to see Lucas. What could he possibly want?

A few minutes later, the office door opened, and Ryan stepped inside. His confident stride faltered slightly the moment he spotted Belinda.

When Ryan saw Belinda, his feelings were complicated.

Before, when he had heard she had contracted AIDS, he had felt a mix of pity and revulsion.

But when he later discovered her blood test results had actually been tampered with, his emotions had been a whirlwind.

Still, his gaze didn’t linger on Belinda for long.

He stepped forward and approached Lucas.

Lucas looked up from his work. “What brings you here?”

Ryan sighed. “Lucas, why is it so hard for me to see you these days?” His tone carried a trace of resignation.

Lucas raised an eyebrow. “That’s what you came to ask me?”

Ryan hesitated, momentarily thrown off by Lucas’ response.

After a pause, he let out another sigh. “I just feel like… You and Johnson have been pulling away from me. It really makes me feel sad. Aren’t we still friends? Or is it because I’m Verena’s cousin that you’re keeping your distance from me?”

Lucas’ expression remained calm.

Before he could respond, Ryan continued, “Lately, whenever you all go out, I’m left out. No invitations, no messages. Am I really that unwelcome?”

Lucas’ response was flat. “I’ll invite you next time.”

At that, Ryan’s tense expression eased. He even managed a small smile before his expression turned serious again.

He said, “It’s been over a month, Lucas. Verena has finally thought things through. She realizes what she did was wrong and that it never should have happened. She asked me to apologize to you on her behalf. She swore it would never happen again. So… Could you forgive her just this once?”

From her seat on the sofa, Belinda let out a quiet sneer. So, this was Ryan’s real reason for coming here.

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