<strong>Chapter 520:</strong>


    Bethany rolled her eyes. “What was that? That’s it? We should just let this matter go?”


    Lucas narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.


    Let the matter go?


    He wouldn’t let the matter go so easily.


    “Are you two finished eating?” Belinda suddenly asked Bethany and Johnson.


    “Yes,” they both nodded.


    “Then let’s go home.”


    Belinda led the way to leave the private room.


    Johnson looked at Lucas but remained silent as he followed Belinda.


    In the parking lot, just as Belinda was about to step into her car, Lucas approached her and took her hand.


    “Hey…” Bethany began, but Johnson quickly silenced her with a shake of his head.


    Bethany looked at Belinda and Lucas, her brow furrowed slightly.


    Ultimately, she said nothing and left with Johnson.


    With Lucas apanying Belinda, Bethany and Johnson felt assured of Belinda’s safety.


    Belinda gently pulled her hand away, looked up at Lucas, and asked calmly, “What do you need?”


    “Can we talk?” Lucas asked gently, gazing at Belinda.


    Lucas rarely spoke in that tone.


    Belinda gave a faint smile and replied in a calm voice, “Lucas, everything that needed to be said has been said. There is nothing for us to talk about.”


    She paused for a moment and then added, “However, I do appreciate your support today. Thank you.”


    As Belinda opened her car door to leave, Lucas reached out and grabbed her arm.


    Belinda swiftly shook off his hand and turned to re at him, her expression one of impatience. “Lucas! When will you stop pestering me?” she asked.


    Lucas met her gaze firmly, his voice deliberate. “From now on, I’ll avoid Verena as much as I can. If I must see her, I will bring you with me. Is that okay?”


    Belinda responded with calm indifference, “That’s your decision. You don’t need to inform me or involve me.”


    Lucas stood in her way, his stare stubborn.


    Overwhelmed by a sense of resignation, Belinda inhaled deeply, locking eyes with him. “You know, Lucas, at dinnerst night, I was moved by you for a moment.”


    At her words, Lucas’s pupils narrowed suddenly.


    With a faint smile, Belinda continued, “But you quickly brought me back to reality. You reminded me that you are still the same man, always ready to do anything for Verena. Honestly, I owe Verena thanks. She solidified my resolve to sever ties with youpletely.”


    Her words, despite their light delivery, pressed down on Lucas like a thousand-pound weight, leaving him breathless.


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