Chapter 428



Harold waved her off with a dismissive hand. “I don’t trust your promises at all. It’s already settled. If you don’t want Lucas here, I’ll keep an eye on you myself. Is that what you want?”

Belinda’s shoulders slumped in defeat. “Harold…”

“Enough,” Harold said in a tone that brooked no argument. “I’m heading out now. Lucas will stay here with you.”

Then, he stood up and turned to look at Lucas. “Lucas, I’m leaving her in your hands. If anything happens to her, I’ll hold you accountable.”

Harold turned on his heels, leaning lightly on his cane as he prepared to leave.

“Harold!” Belinda called after him, trying to protest one last time.

But Harold didn’t even glance back, merely waving a hand in a casual farewell as he exited the room.

The door soon clicked shut behind Harold, and the room fell into an uneasy quiet.

The air between Belinda and Lucas seemed to grow heavier, charged with unspoken tension.

Before Lucas could say anything, Belinda broke the silence.

She said in a calm voice, “Mr. Clark, there’s no need for you to stay here for me.”

“You can go take care of your own matters. I’ll be fine on my own.”

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Lucas’ expression darkened at Belinda’s words. “Didn’t you hear what Harold just said?” he asked in an icy voice.

“I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself, Mr. Clark. If Harold asks about this, I’ll just tell him that you were indeed supervising me, so there’s no need for you to worry about anything.”

Belinda’s demeanor was calm as she said that. However, her nonchalance only made Lucas feel frustrated.

He pinned Belinda with a sharp, penetrating gaze, as if staring at her long enough would grant him access to her thoughts and emotions.

Then suddenly, his lips curled into a faint smirk.

He asked in a low voice, “What are you afraid of, Belinda?”

Belinda’s eyes narrowed ever so slightly when she heard that.

She slowly lifted her head and met Lucas’ gaze.

Instead of answering his question, she said, “Me, scared? What a strange notion, Mr. Clark. Why would I be scared of anything related to you?”

Lucas let out a soft chuckle. “Well, that’s something only you can answer, isn’t it? If you are really not scared, then why are you so eager to get rid of me? What is it about being in the same room with me that’s so scary to you?”

Belinda pressed her lips together for a moment and exhaled slowly.

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