Chapter 261



Belinda instinctively retreated, her steps quick and cautious.

She bit her lip nervously but straightened her posture, forcing herself to meet his gaze with defiance. “Of course!”

Lucas continued advancing, his movements deliberate and unwavering.

Belinda retreated further, her back eventually meeting the wall.

She stiffened, immediately raising her hand to press against his chest.

Her brows knitted together as she bit her lip, her voice laced with irritation as she demanded, “Lucas! What do you think you’re doing?”

Her tone carried an edge of annoyance, but Lucas’ piercing gaze remained fixed on her, his sharp eyes seeming to unravel her every thought.

He reached out, his fingers wrapping around the hand she had placed on his chest.

His lips curved into a sly smile as he asked again, his voice rich with a persuasive undertone.

“Belinda, are you truly willing to divorce me?”

Belinda’s breath caught, the weight of his question momentarily shaking her resolve.

She drew in a steadying breath, her tone firm as she began, “Of course—”

But before she could finish, her words were abruptly cut off by an unexpected kiss from Lucas.

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․cо𝗺, your storytelling home The kiss was forceful.

Belinda’s eyes widened in shock, her mind blanking under the sudden intensity.

It wasn’t until she felt his lips prying hers apart, his tongue invading her mouth, that she snapped back to reality.

She soon let out a muffled sound of protest, immediately pushing against his chest in an attempt to break free.

But Lucas didn’t relent.

With one hand, he easily pinned her wrists above her head, his grip firm yet careful.

His other arm wrapped securely around her waist, pulling her tightly into his arms, leaving no chance for her to escape.

Lucas’ kiss was passionate and intense.

Belinda felt overwhelmed, lost in the intensity of the experience.

At that moment, she struggled to put her thoughts into words, baffled by Lucas’ sudden move to kiss her.

But as she pondered more, irritation surged within her.

Two seconds later, Belinda reacted by biting down hard on Lucas’ lower lip.

“Ouch…” Lucas cried out, the pain forcing him to end the kiss.

Belinda’s bite was forceful, drawing blood from Lucas’ lip.

Lucas touched his lower lip, his thumb coming away bloody, as he stared at Belinda with dark, inscrutable eyes, complex emotions swirling in them.

He had meant the kiss as a mere test of Belinda’s honesty, yet found himself unexpectedly captivated by it.

This left Lucas feeling somewhat annoyed.

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