NovelEndChapter 1239: Belinda's lips curled into an amused smile. "You get jealous really easily." After a brief pause, she added, "We were just having a conversation." "Even that is unacceptable," Lucas said.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore Belinda could respond, Lucas pried her hands from his neck and pulled her forward, settling her onto his lap.
Belinda didn't resist, instead wrapping her arms around him once more.
"You're mine," Lucas murmured, his deep eyes locking onto hers, his voice both commanding and resolute. Belinda nodded sweetly. "I am all yours." With a soft smile, she leaned in and pressed her lips against his. Lucas, pleased by her move, smirked slightly before deepening the kiss. His hand cradled the back of her head, his tongue tangling with hers in a slow, possessive dance.
Only when Belinda was breathless did Lucas finally release her, though he gently bit her lower lip before pulling away with clear reluctance. Belinda placed a hand against his chest, pushing him back ever so slightly as she shot him a slightly reproachful glance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLucas, now in an undeniably better mood, smiled.
Settling herself more comfortably in his embrace, Belinda asked, "So, Nigel simply gave in? No resistance at all?" Lucas let out a quiet, mocking laugh. "Oh, he tried. But... it was futile." "Really?" Belinda arched a brow, intrigued.
Lucas tightened his hold around her waist, explaining gently, "Right after we left the Davidson estate yesterday, he called my father, likely hoping he'd intervene and plead for Carmelita." Your favorite tales live at gvlnov☐☐☐☐☐☐ A slow smirk curved his lips. "Unfortunately for him, my father refused outright. In fact, my father even calledpersonally to tellthat my approach to the situation was correct. He agreed that there was no room for leniency toward Carmelita." After a pause, Lucas continued, "When Nigel realized he had no choice left, he had to concede. If he had kept pushing, I would've had to handle things myself. And if that had happened... Well, Carmelita would have no chance of leading a good life ever again. Sending her abroad is already merciful enough. At least this way, she still has the possibility of building a comfortable life for herself."
Belinda nodded slowly, finally understanding everything. A wave of warmth spread through her chest. Lucas and His entire family had stood firmly by her side. This filled her with an immense sense of security and happiness.
Belinda smiled to herself, her heart swelling with contentment. She leaned into Lucas, resting her head ΟΠ against his shoulder nuzzling against his neck in a rare moment of vulnerability. Sensing her tenderness, Lucas couldn't help but smile. He tilted his head and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead, his hold on her tightening a little.
After a moment of silence, Lucas spoke, his voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of cold resolve. "ImCalling Verena over to the company."
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