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    Though they weren’t talking constantly, they remained close. Every time Lucas lifted his gaze, he could see Belinda, and that simplefort warmed him.


    After lunch, Belinda decided to rest a bit in the lounge attached to the office. But just as she settled down, her phone rang.


    The screen disyed an unfamiliar number.


    Frowning slightly, she answered the call.


    “Hello?”


    A familiar voice echoed through the receiver.


    “Belinda, it’s me.” It was Holley.


    Since Belinda had blocked her number, Holley had resorted to using another number.


    The moment Belinda recognized Holley’s voice, her expression turned icy.


    She asked sharply,


    “What do you want?”


    “Belinda, do you have a moment to spare? I’d truly appreciate the chance to speak with you,” Holley said cautiously, her voice tinged with hesitation.


    Belinda’s tone was frosty as she replied,


    “I don’t believe there’s anything left for us to discuss.”


    Holley quickly implored,


    “Please, Belinda, give me a chance and meet me, just this once. I have something important to tell you. If now isn’t a good time for you to leave, just tell me where you are, and I’lle to you. Is that alright?”


    Belinda paused for a moment, her lips pursed in thought. After a few seconds of silence, she finally said,


    “I’m at the Triumph Consortium. If you’re so eager,e find me there.”


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    She was curious. What could Holley possibly have to say that was so urgent?


    On the other end of the call, Holley exhaled in relief.


    “Alright. I’ll head over right away.”


    Belinda didn’t offer another word. She ended the call without hesitation. Just then, Lucas looked up from his desk and asked casually,


    “Who was that?”


    “It was Holley,” Belinda replied coolly.


    Lucas raised an eyebrow slightly but chose not toment further. Instead of waiting for Holley, Belinda went straight to the lounge to take her afternoon nap.


    Roughly an hourter, she woke up, and Lucas informed her that Holley had arrived and was waiting for her in the adjacent meeting room.


    Nodding, Belinda stood and made her way there.


    As she stepped into the meeting room, her eyes fell immediately on Holley, who was seated on the sofa.


    Holley quickly rose with a smile.


    “Belinda, I hope you had a restful nap.” The secretary had told her that Belinda was resting and couldn’t be disturbed, so she had had no choice but to wait patiently.


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