Chapter 407



“What’s the news?” Verena asked eagerly.

“Belinda and Lucas are officially divorced!” Ryan wasted no time, delivering the news with excitement.

Verena’s eyes instantly brightened, her face lighting up with surprise. “What? Is it true? Are you certain of this?”

Ryan replied, “Of course! A friend of mine at the courthouse confirmed it. Lucas and Belinda really got a divorce.”

“That’s amazing! Just incredible!” Verena grinned from ear to ear, her heart swelling with joy.

“Yeah! That is truly great news!” Ryan nodded excitedly, equally thrilled. At that moment, he wasn’t sure if his joy was for Verena or for himself…

“I knew all my efforts weren’t for nothing!” Verena’s eyes gleamed with delight and resolve. The pain she had endured this time was entirely worth it.

Ryan smiled at Verena, his voice filled with satisfaction. “See, Verena? Now you know just how much Lucas cares about you. After Lucas learned that Belinda had pushed you, he divorced Belinda as soon as possible.”

Verena’s face lit up with a soft smile, the weight in her heart lifting as her mood turned brighter.

“Exactly!” she said, nodding with confidence. “I knew it. Lucas does care about me a lot. It has always been me he values the most.”

She had won against Belinda once again. The thought made her heart race with joy.

Ryan composed himself, his tone steady as he said, “So, with the first step done, your next move should be getting Lucas to marry you.”

Verena quickly nodded, her lips pressed together into a determined line. She then said, “Yeah, that’s the main goal.”

After a pause, Ryan added, “But now is not the right moment to do anything yet. Let’s wait a bit and give Lucas some time to adjust.”

Verena thought for a while and then replied, “I know. I’ve waited this long, so a little more wait won’t hurt. I’ll stay calm and wait.”

“That’s good,” Ryan said with a small smile.

In the evening, at the restaurant called The Rooftop, Lucas, Vincent, Johnson, and Ryan were gathered together.

When the dishes were served, Vincent raised his glass first. “Let’s toast to Lucas—congrats on divorcing Belinda and getting your freedom back!”

Lucas’ brow creased slightly, a subtle weight settling in his chest. Still, he kept his face calm and raised his glass without hesitation.

The sound of their glasses clinking soon filled the room.

Lucas put his glass down, turned to Johnson, and gave a cold smile. His tone was calm as he said, “Johnson, this must have turned out just the way you wanted, right?”

Johnson arched a brow and nodded quickly. “Yeah!” He turned to look at Lucas, wearing a meaningful smile as he said, “I owe it to you, Lucas, for making this possible.”

Lucas’ eyes grew colder, and the temperature between them seemed to drop a few degrees. Vincent and Ryan traded uneasy looks. Ryan frowned slightly, unable to stop himself from asking, “Johnson, do you really have feelings for Belinda?”

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