Chapter 1278: Kylee stared at him, dumbfounded.
She hadn't anticipated that it would be Ryan who ultimately confirmed Lucas and Belinda's suspicions.
A wave of frustration surged through her.
If she had known this would happen, she should have told the truth to Belinda when she had had the chance! She had gambled on Verena becoming a valuable tool for her, harming Belinda when the right tcame. But Lucas had effortlessly unraveled everything before Verena could do anything to Belinda.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"And what is Lucas planning to do with Verena?" Kylee asked after a pause.
"I honestly don't know," Ryan responded with a shake of his head.
He exhaled slowly, the heaviness in his chest apparent. “I have no idea what has happened to Verena. Ever since Lucas had his people take her away, I haven't been able to reach her. When I tried asking Lucas, all he said was that I would never see Verena again. He didn't offer a single detail beyond that." Kylee's expression grew grim.
Recalling what she had done to Verena, she was certain that Verena's fate was undoubtedly dire.
Still, it wasn't enough.
After all Verena had done to her, no punishment would ever be sufficient.
"I see." Kylee's voice was calm, almost detached, as she stood up. She had gotten the information she needed; there was no longer any reason for her to linger.
She and Ryan had nothing else to discuss anyway.
After returning from Soling, Belinda and Lucas resumed work for two days. That evening, Lucas had arranged a relaxed get-together at the Dream Club.
R☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ ☐t glovels.⚫☐ During the gathering, Belinda took a seat next to Johnson and leaned in slightly. "How are things progressing between you and Catherine?" she asked in a hushed tone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHearing her question, Johnson looked slightly resigned.
His eyes wandered briefly to Catherine, who was across the room in animated conversation with Bethany. Then, he sighed. "Sas always, not much progress." Belinda gave his shoulder a supportive pat. "Don't rush it; take your time." "I know," Johnson replied. "I've already waited this long. I can wait a bit more." "That's the spirit," Belinda said with an encouraging smile. "I am rooting for you." Johnson nodded. "Alright. Just wait; I'll bring you sgood news soon."
"I'll hold you to that," Belinda chuckled. "Cheers to future success." to She raised her glass, and they clinked En glasses. After a while, Belinda stepped out to use the restroom.
After using the restroom, she suddenly stopped short on her way room.
back to the private room. A few steps ahead of her, Catherine was clearly being harassed by a man.
Belinda's face darkened in an instant, and without hesitation sherushed ve forward to intervene.