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    What she truly hoped for was quite the opposite of peace. She wanted Johnson to grow even more ruthless with Niko.


    If that happened, Niko’s father’s hatred toward Johnson and Catherine would explode.


    And when Niko’s father finally retaliated, it wouldn’t be against Johnson directly. After all, Johnson was too powerful. Niko’s father would go after the one closest to him—Catherine. And that? That would be perfect.


    She just hoped Niko’s father would seed in his revenge.


    As Lucas drove Faye home, she kept chatting away, her words tumbling out in an unending stream.


    Just then, Faye turned toward Lucas, her tone unusually serious. “Uncle Lucas, tell me the truth. Are you really done with Verena? Like, for good? No going back?”


    “Absolutely,” Lucas answered without hesitation.


    Faye let out a sigh, confused. “Why did you change your mind? You were so set on divorcing Belinda just a short while ago. You even said you were going to get back with Verena… But now? You’repletely different.”


    Lucas’ expression darkened slightly. “Let’s not dwell on the past. What matters now is this—Belinda is my wife. She’s the only one I want, and that’s never going to change.”


    He paused for a moment, then added, “And from now on, don’t mention Verena in front of Belinda again.”


    “Alright,” Faye replied.


    She then blinked at him and teased, “So… Are you nning to remarry Belinda?”


    Lucas let out a lowugh. “I want to. I dream about marrying her again. Every day. But I know how badly I messed things up. I hurt her before. And now, I need to make things right first.”


    His eyes shone with quiet resolve. “I’m just waiting, waiting for the day Belinda is willing to marry me.”


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    Faye’s expression changed ever so slightly.


    But the next second, she smiled brightly. “Don’t worry. Belinda loves you. I’m sure she will soon want to marry you.”


    Lucas smiled, his handsome features full of confidence.


    He was certain that Belinda belonged to him.


    After a pause, he nced sideways at Faye with a curious glint. “What about you, Faye? Is there someone you’ve got your eye on?”


    At the question, Faye’s expression froze for a split second.


    With a carefree wave of her hand, Faye dered, “I’m still young! There’s absolutely no need to rush into anything serious. Marriage? Ugh, I don’t even want to think about that yet.”


    Lucas cast her a sideways nce and replied calmly, “You’re already twenty-two. It’s about time you gave it some serious thought. Your mother’s been bending my ear about it nonstop recently.”


    Faye wrinkled her nose dramatically, her expression almostically distressed. “Oh,e on! Please don’t make me think about this.” Then, pulling a mock scowl and crossing her arms like a sulky child, she added mischievously, “You know what? If my mother keeps pressuring me, I’ll just tell her I want to marry you! That’ll really send her into a spiral.”


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