Chapter 344



In a secluded dining room at a restaurant, Holley had arranged for lunch with Belinda, so during her break, Belinda drove over to the restaurant to meet Holley.

Belinda was surprised to find Baker already there in the private room when she arrived. She furrowed her brows in an instant.

The moment Baker saw Belinda, he immediately launched into one of his typical rants.

“You think you’re too good for me now? How dare you block your own father? When I tried calling you back, you just ignored me! Do you really think just because you are close to the Thomas family, you can treat me like that?”

Belinda couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh upon hearing that.

She recalled the last time Baker had called her, sounding humble, but now, his true nature was out in the open. She wasn’t at all surprised by Baker’s sudden shift in attitude. After all, everyone was buzzing about how Kylee had recently become the hero for the Thomas family. People thought that the Thomas family valued Kylee more than Belinda now. That was why Baker no longer took Belinda seriously.

“What is it that you want? Just spit it out,” Belinda said as she sat down and began eating.

Without hesitation, Baker made his demand. “Your sister saved Mrs. Thomas, and now the Thomas family is about to host a banquet for her. If at the banquet, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas suggest supporting your sister in the future, you can’t object. Understand?”

Belinda gave Baker a pointed look, her dark eyes filled with contempt. Was he living in some kind of fantasy? Did he really think that was what would happen? Did he seriously believe that just because Kylee helped Mollie once, she could instantly gain the Thomas family’s backing? Did he think it was that easy for him to get close to the Thomas family?

Before Belinda could reply, Baker made another absurd demand. “Even if Mr. Thomas doesn’t mention anything like that, you need to bring it up yourself and say you hope they’ll offer your sister support. Do you hear me?”

At that moment, Belinda couldn’t help but feel like she had just heard the biggest joke of the century. She stared at Baker, unable to believe what she had just heard. She couldn’t wrap her head around how he could even say something like that.

When Baker saw Belinda’s expression, he frowned, his voice stern. “Did you hear what I just said?”

Belinda let out a sharp laugh. “Mr. Wright, you’re really overthinking this. The Thomas family would never back Kylee.”

Baker glared at her. “Why not? Why is it impossible? They accepted you as a close friend. Why couldn’t they do the same for Kylee? Besides, she saved Mrs. Thomas’s life this time!”

At that moment, it was as though a thought had struck Baker. He sneered, continuing, “Belinda, I know you’re upset that the Thomas family treats your sister so well and even wants to hold a special banquet for her now. You’re worried that Kylee might steal their affection. But Belinda, you have to accept that things don’t always go your way. Besides, isn’t it wonderful that you and your sister can both be close to the Thomas family? People would envy what you have!”

Unfazed by Baker’s shameless words, Belinda calmly continued eating her meal.

Seeing this, Baker exchanged a glance with Holley. Holley pressed her lips together for a moment and then turned to Belinda. “Well… Belinda, I think your father might have a point. Maybe you should consider—”

Before Holley could finish, Belinda cut her off sharply, saying, “Mom, don’t get involved in this!”

Belinda set her fork aside. Rising from her seat, she gazed down at Baker and spoke, “I will never agree to your request, so don’t even think about it.”

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