Chapter 604



“Belinda, you’re here!” Baker stood up from the sofa, looking genuinely happy to see Belinda.

Belinda, on the other hand, scowled at the sight of him. She couldn’t help but admire Baker’s audacity. After he had said so many hurtful things to her the last time, here he was now, greeting her like nothing had happened.

“How are you feeling today, Mom?” Belinda ignored Baker and walked straight to Holley’s bedside.

“Much better,” Holley replied with a smile.

Baker sidled up next to Belinda and said, “I was really worried when I heard about your accident. It’s such a relief to know that you’re okay. I always knew you’d get through whatever life throws your way, Belinda.”

Hearing these insincere words from Baker, Belinda couldn’t help but chuckle, as if she had just heard a joke.

Baker had been worried about her? Belinda found this ridiculous. She considered it a blessing that Baker hadn’t called to yell at her or accuse her of embarrassing him. But to go so far as to claim that he had been worried about her? She would be a fool to believe him.

For Baker’s attitude to suddenly change so drastically on such short notice… he was likely buttering her up for another favor he planned to ask.

Baker’s demeanor faltered when he noticed the mocking smile on Belinda’s face. He cursed her inwardly but quickly swallowed his anger, reminding himself of his purpose for visiting this time.

“Belinda,” Baker began, “do you know who found that video of yours?”

Belinda turned to him with a raised eyebrow. “What does it matter whether I know that or not?”

Baker didn’t beat around the bush. “A rumor has been going around that Mr. Clark traded a piece of land in Marshmill for that video to clear your name. Is that true?”

“Mr. Wright,” Belinda said calmly, “regardless of whether it is true or not, this matter doesn’t concern you.”

“What land? Belinda, is this true?” Holley’s eyes widened with disbelief when she heard Baker’s words.

Belinda looked at Holley. “You don’t need to concern yourself with this, Mom.”

“How can I not?” Holley countered anxiously. “I am partly to blame for the incident. Please tell me, Belinda, is what Baker just said true?”

Belinda paused to take a deep breath before nodding. “It’s true.”

Baker’s face immediately changed when he heard that. So it was true! Lucas had willingly given up billions’ worth of assets for Belinda. Baker realized he had gravely underestimated her.

Holley, looking worried, said, “How—why? It’s all my fault! Belinda, I—”

“It’s fine, Mom. Let’s not talk about it anymore. Just let it go,” Belinda interjected coldly.

Holley knew Belinda meant her words, so she wisely fell silent.

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