?<strong>Chapter 302:</strong>


    Her words had unleashed a whirlwind of whispers among the crowd.


    “Did Belinda really steal Kylee’s ne before? So, she has done something like this before!”


    “That makes sense! Since she is an illegitimate daughter, I believe it could be her who stole the ne this time.”


    “I wasn’t certain Belinda had taken Minna’s ne before, but now, I’m convinced she did.”


    Kylee’s words had thrust Belinda into the eye of the storm.


    “Kylee! What absurdity are you talking about? When has Belinda ever stolen your ne?” Bethany yelled furiously, making Kylee flinch slightly.


    Kylee nced at Belinda, her face filled with guilt. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I didn’t mean to reveal that in public.”


    Belinda let out a sharp, cold sneer, clearly disgusted by Kylee’s behavior. Naturally, Kylee couldn’t resist seizing such a perfect opportunity to bring her down!


    “Miss Wright, you told everyone that Belinda had stolen your ne before. Do you have any proof of that?”


    Just then, a deep, gravelly voice cut through the murmurs. Belinda’s eyes shifted quickly as she turned her head.


    Lucas emerged from the crowd and walked over to the scene. His tall, confident figure radiated aid-back ease, one hand casually tucked into his pocket.


    Stopping in front of Kylee, Lucas looked down at her with a piercing gaze.


    A faint smirk tugged at his lips as he said, “Should I call the head of the Wright family and see what he has to say about the matter?”


    Kylee’s face drained of color in an instant.


    Kylee had never expected Lucas to step in at that moment. Even more shocking to her was his suggestion to call her father. If that call were made, she knew she would end up being embarrassed. Her father would never publicly acknowledge that Belinda hadmitted theft, as it would only bring shame upon the Wright family.


    Knowing that using Belinda of theft in public would result in a severe reprimand from her father at home, Kylee hesitated. She then bit her lip and said, “No need to call him. I was just talking nonsense earlier. That is not true.”


    Lucas emitted a derisive snort, his gaze dripping with mockery as he looked at Kylee. The other guests also gave Kylee disdainful nces.


    “Kylee has made up such an usation—how shameful!”


    “And at a time like this, too. Clearly, she was desperate to pin the me on Belinda.”


    “iming to support her sister, yet she seizes the first chance to smear her. It’s the perfect example of betrayal — smiling in your face while plotting behind your back.”


    Kylee’s cheeks turned a deep shade of red as thesements circted, leaving her without any defense.


    At that moment, Lucas fixed his intense, hawk-like gaze on Minna, his voice deep and prating.


    “Ms. Williamson, is it customary for your family to treat guests by asking to search their bags?” he asked.


    Minna, caught off guard, looked at Lucas, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, “Mr. rk, what is your rtionship with Ms. Wright? Why are you defending her now?”


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