?Chapter 1245:
But her cries were soon silenced as one of the bodyguards stuffed a cloth into her mouth, muffling her pleas into unintelligible whimpers.
Despair enveloped Verena.
With Verena’s fate sealed, Lucas resumed his work without a trace of emotion, as if the entire ordeal had been nothing more than a trivial matter.
He did not waste another thought on Verena.
Once he finished his tasks for the day, he left the office and drove home.
The moment he stepped inside, the scent of home-cooked food greeted him. His gaze fell on the dining table, where Belinda had set out a feast—his favorite dishes, prepared with care. A smile graced his lips, his mood instantly uplifted.
After dinner, Lucas and Belinda took Kenia for a stroll.
Upon their return, Kenia retired to her room while Lucas and Belinda retreated to theirs.
It was then that Lucas finally revealed to Belinda the punishment he had dealt to Verena…
Having absorbed everything Lucas had said, Belindapsed into a thoughtful silence.
Truth be told, she found herself a bit shocked.
She hadn’t expected Lucas to handle things this way.
Reflecting on the past, when Verena had previously slipped something into Lucas’s drink, his response had been to simply sever ties with her and move on. But this time…
Lucas, catching the subtle shift in Belinda’s demeanor, tilted his head and inquired, “Do you think I’ve gone too far this time?”
Belinda shook her head gently, her voice steady as she replied, “No, not at all. I’m just… a bit stunned, that’s all. I didn’t see thising from you.”
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After everything Verena had put her through, she didn’t feel that Lucas’s punishment of Verena was cruel.
In her mind, Verena was getting what she deserved.
Lucas’s hand closed firmly around Belinda’s, his expression grave as he spoke with quiet intensity. “Anyone who dares to harm you, or even considers it, will face serious consequences. They need to feel the weight of their choices, to understand that crossing youes with a cost they won’t be able to bear. Only then will they dare not harm you.”
“I understand,” Belinda said, offering a faint, appreciative smile.
Naturally, she felt a rush of gratitude seeing Lucas defend her so fiercely and exact justice for her.
Just then, a sudden thought seemed to strike Lucas. His piercing gaze sharpened, and his voice dropped to a low, gravelly tone. “I’ve already got people watching Verena closely. I’m curious to see if she’ll reach out to the person pulling her strings.”
Belinda nodded in agreement. “Smart move. When she’s cornered like this, with nowhere to turn, her instinct will be to seek help. The person behind her is herst hope now.”
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