?<strong>Chapter 494:</strong>


    Harold raised an eyebrow. “You want my help? I’m not sure I understand what you mean.”


    “Belinda has been avoiding me,” Lucas replied directly. “I can’t even get a chance to talk to her properly. You have her trust—could you arrange a dinner where I can speak to her properly?”


    Harold’s expression remained unreadable, offering no clues as to what he was thinking.


    Norma broke the silence, her voice filled with concern. “Lucas, do you truly have feelings for Belinda? Have you thought this through?”


    Lucas’ jaw tightened as he processed her words. A memory from earlier that day shed through his mind.


    He had witnessed Belinda, Darwin, and Ata exiting the elevator together. He didn’t know what Darwin had said, but it made Belinda and Ata burst intoughter. Darwin stood there, watching them with a gentle expression. Their interaction was so warm and harmonious that they easily appeared to be a family to any observer.


    Ovee by a mix of emotions, Lucas found himself involuntarily clenching his fists. It took every ounce of his self-control to refrain from rushing over and punching Darwin at that moment.


    Just the thought of Belinda being with another man felt like countless daggers tearing into Lucas’ chest, leaving behind an agony he could hardly endure. He simply couldn’t ept the idea! It was something he couldn’t even allow himself to entertain.


    Lucas locked eyes with Norma and said firmly, “I’m sure—she’s the one I want!”


    “And what about Verena?” Harold suddenly asked.


    Lucas frowned slightly, pausing for a moment before answering honestly, “I’ve already exined everything to her.”


    Harold was caught off guard again. Lucas’ unshakable resolve and decisive actions continued to surprise him.


    Norma turned to Harold, saying, “Look, Lucas knows his feelings for Belinda now. He has also spoken to Verena and exined everything. We are his parents; isn’t it our responsibility to support him? And haven’t you always liked Belinda as your daughter-inw? Surely, you don’t want her to end up as someone else’s, right?”


    Although Norma had her doubts about Belinda, she believed that nothing was more important than her son’s happiness.


    Lucas shifted his gaze to Harold, his nerves beginning to show.


    Harold looked down, not giving an immediate response. Instead, he said, “I’ll need some time to think about this.”


    Lucas frowned briefly before asking, “How long do you need to decide?”


    Harold gave him an irritated nce. “Why the rush? Are you in such a hurry now? Just be patient!”


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