Chapter 544



This isn’t good for you.”

But Verena smiled. “This incident shows Belinda how much Lucas still cares about me.

This will only make her more disappointed with Lucas.

Isn’t that a good thing?”

Considering Verena’s words, Ryan paused and then nodded. “You have a point.

From what Vincent said, it seems Lucas has been quite frustrated lately.

“You mentioned Belinda was almost assaulted.

So she wasn’t actually raped?” Verena suddenly remembered that detail.

Ryan replied, “Yes, that’s correct.

Belinda just inhaled some sedative and got a bruise on her neck.”

Disappointment briefly crossed Verena’s face.

Her expression then shifted to one of contemplation.

Though Belinda had not been assaulted, with her mother spreading the story, public perception of the incident might be skewed.

Verena’s lips curved into a sly smile. “It seems I should find some time to offer her some comfort.”

Ryan looked at Verena thoughtfully, his eyes reflecting a depth of understanding.

Mⱺɍɇ Ʉρȡąţɇş ĩŋ ɢąłņøνɇłş.çøɱ The next day.

As Lucas walked into his office, Gordon hurried When Lucas heard that, his pupils narrowed, and he tightened his grip on the pen.

His cold gaze and menacing aura intensified as he issued his command.

“Break his arms and legs.

Cut off his penis as well.

Then leave him for the police to handle.”

His tone was casual, his voice steady, yet Gordon found it chilling to the bone.

“Got it,” Gordon quickly responded.

Feeling the weight of the order, he hesitated briefly before asking, “Mr. Clark, now that we’ve captured him, should we make him publicly declare that he didn’t rape Ms. Wright?”

Lucas dismissed the idea. “It’s pointless.

Without solid evidence, no one would believe him.

Some people would even think we forced him to say that.”

Gordon nodded, acknowledging the logic in Lucas’ words.

He immediately said, “We’ll continue our investigation and find evidence soon.”

“Alright,” Lucas replied in his deep voice.

Gordon then turned and left.

At noon, Johnson, Belinda, and Bethany gathered for lunch at the Happer Restaurant.

During the meal, Johnson brought up the topic of Holley.

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