Chapter 468



Belinda laughed heartily at that. Then, she said, “Alright, alright! I know your intentions were good, and I’m very grateful for your efforts, Mr. Hoffman. But didn’t I help you too? Cathy didn’t end up going to Soling that day.”

“That’s true,” Johnson admitted with a sheepish grin. He was about to say more when Belinda’s phone rang.

Belinda took it out and answered the call. “Mollie.”

“Belinda, don’t forget about your blind date tonight,” Mollie reminded her over the phone.

“I know!” Belinda replied with a touch of resignation. “Tonight at seven, at the Millland Restaurant, right?”

“Yes, that’s right!” Mollie replied with a smile. “Don’t worry, Mollie. I’ll be there on time,” Belinda assured her.

“That’s good. I’ll be at home, waiting for your good news. Well, I won’t disturb you any further.”

“Bye!” With that, Mollie hung up as abruptly as she had called.

“Another blind date tonight?” Johnson asked as Belinda put her phone away.

Belinda heaved a resigned sigh before nodding. “Yeah, Mollie has been arranging them left and right. She has me going on a blind date every two days!”

When Johnson heard that, a complicated mix of emotions crossed his face. He quickly composed himself and cleared his throat. “If you don’t want to go, why not just refuse her?”

Belinda shook her head and explained, “Mollie’s been working so hard to find me a suitable match. She’s screening men from all over the country. She doesn’t care about my rejections—at least, not really. I know her main goal is for me to meet other men. She just hopes it will help me forget Lucas faster. How can I refuse such kind intentions? I’ll just have a meal with them, anyway. Nothing ever comes of these dates, so they’re no big deal. Mollie’s excitement will fade eventually, and she’ll stop arranging them sooner or later.”

A wistful look entered her eyes, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of her lips when she added, “Besides, maybe I’ll actually meet someone I like on one of these blind dates.”

Johnson’s gaze grew intense. “Belinda… Are you sure you want to let go of Lucas completely?”

“Of course.” Belinda’s response was swift and resolute.

Johnson straightened, his expression turning serious. “Belinda… If, by some chance, Lucas realizes he has fallen for you… If that happens, are you willing to give him—or the both of you—another chance?”

“Not a chance!” Belinda shot back without hesitation, her voice firm.

When Johnson heard that, his expression froze instantly. He was caught off guard by Belinda’s bluntness, without even a moment’s pause.

Johnson’s brows furrowed in confusion as he asked, “Why not? Belinda, don’t you still have feelings for him?”

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