?<strong>Chapter 295:</strong>


    Belinda’s skin glowed softly pink from her recent bath, appearing wless and smooth like porcin. Up close, Lucas couldn’t spot a single imperfection on her face. Her features were impably delicate, every detail meticulously refined.


    As Lucas gazed at Belinda, he found himself questioning the deeper motives behind his actions toward Ryan.


    Belinda interrupted his thoughts. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she said, “Lucas! What are you doing? Is this your first time seeing a beautiful woman?”


    Lucas was rendered momentarily at a loss for words. Letting go of Belinda’s chin, he looked down at her with an expression of contempt. His voice was harsh as he said, “You’re quite in, actually.”


    With those words, he turned and walked away.


    Belinda froze for a moment, shocked. Her eyes widened in disbelief and anger as she watched Lucas leave. “in? Are you blind or something?”


    Lucas, hearing her indignant response, allowed a slight smirk to y across his face, a hint of amusement visible in his eyes.


    Still perplexed by the exchange, Belinda vented her frustration and continued with her skincare routine.


    Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Lucas returned to the room and asked, “Would you like toe with me to the Williamson family’s banquet tomorrow evening?”


    Belinda suddenly paused, her hand frozen in the air with the face cream.


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    For the first time, Lucas had extended an invitation to Belinda to join him at a social gathering.


    Belinda blinked. Was Lucas about to tell everyone that she was his wife? The idea sent a slight thrill through Belinda.


    Yet, after pondering for half a minute, she said, “No, I will go with Darren instead.”


    Lucas’ face instantly turned cold. Belinda had refused him! His reaction was not just one of anger but also tinged with disappointment. His tone became cold as he replied, “That’s good. It’s my father who wanted me to ask you this.”


    With those words, Lucas headed off towards the bathroom.


    Belinda’s gaze sharpened. So, that was why Lucas had invited her. She knew it. Lucas would never do that if he hadn’t been asked to do so by his father.


    It appeared that Harold intended to use the event to formally announce her role as Lucas’ wife.


    However, for Belinda, if a divorce from Lucas was inevitable, it seemed wiser to avoid public acknowledgment of their marriage from the start.


    With that thought, Belinda returned her focus to her skincare routine. Yet, her mind was elsewhere. She found herself repeatedly applying the same products without realizing it.


    Finally, she abandoned her skincare efforts and reclined on the bed, her thoughts swirling.


    The following day…


    At the prestigious Williamson family estate in the evening, the asion was a grand wee-back party for the Williamson family’s eldest daughter, who had just returned from overseas. The head of the Williamson family, Rhys Williamson, had organized this banquet in person.


    Belinda and Darren arrived at the event together. The moment they entered the banquet hall, they became the center of attention. Darren, dressed in a sharp ck suit, looked effortlessly handsome and carried an air of distinction. Belinda, by his side, dazzled in a deep blue gown that left her shoulders bare, highlighting her elegant neck and fine corbones. She looked stunning. Her face, glowing with soft makeup, radiated beauty, and her every smile and movement seemed to charm those around her.


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