NovelUSAChapter 1246: "I wonder who's really behind her," Lucas said, though his voice carried an edge of frost rather than idle curiosity.
too," Belinda admitted, her own interest piqued.
After a brief pause, Lucas changed the topic. "Anyway, let's drop this for now. Why don't you go take a shower and get srest?" "Okay," Belinda replied. She rose from her seat, slipped into the walk-in closet to grab her pajamas, and went to the bathroom.
Maybe because the situation with Verena was finally resolved, Belinda had a good night's sleep.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe didn't stir once-no dreams, no interruptions-until her alarm jolted her awake the next morning.
Feeling unusually energized, she got ready, ate breakfast, and made her way to the hospital with a clear mind. Meanwhile, Lucas had barely settled into his office when his secretary's line buzzed. Ryan was downstairs, insisting on seeing him. "Send him up," Lucas said after a moment's consideration.
"Understood," cthe reply.
Within minutes, a sharp knock rattled the door of Lucas's office.
"Cin," Lucas said in a deep voice.
The door flew open with a crash, and Ryan charged in, his face twisted with fury. "Lucas! Where's Verena? What have you done to her?" His words tumbled out in a rush, each one laced with accusation.
Lucas raised his eyes slowly, fixing Ryan with a detached stare. Rather than respond directly, he said, "Are you confronting me?" galnovshas it all Ryan's expression faltered, a flicker of unease crossing his features. It dawned on him that his tone might have been too harsh.
Still, his worry gnawed at him.
Taking a steadying breath, he said, “Lucas, I just need to know, where did you send Verena? I haven't been able to reach her since yesterday afternoon. What's going on?" Ryan's attitude was better this time.
"You don't need to search for Verena anymore. She won't be coming back," Lucas stated plainly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis tone was calm, emotionless.
Yet, those words made Ryan's expression change in an instant.
Disbelief washed over him as his voice trembled. "What do you mean?"
Lucas gave him a sideways glance.
"It means none of of you will ever see Verena again.
Fear flickered in Ryan's eyes. "Lucas! What did you do to Verena?” hề m asked.
Ryan had realized when Verena confessed to framing Belinda with hallucinogens, that she would face consequences, and that Lucas would be unforgiving.
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