Chapter 867



“Lucas, you’ve done an incredible job.”

Lucas’ lips curled into a slight smile, his voice calm and unwavering.

“It’s only right for me to protect the woman I love.”

The words hung in the air, and Nigel froze, his smile faltering. His eyes darted nervously to Devin, unsure of how to react.

Carmelita spoke up at that moment.

“To be honest, I’m curious—what exactly did Belinda do to make Minna hate her so much?”

Her tone was casual yet laced with sharpness.

“If Belinda hadn’t done anything, why would Minna hate her so much? And now, Lucas is caught up in this mess because of Belinda.”

“Carmelita!” Nigel snapped, his tone reprimanding as his glare bore into her.

But Carmelita only shrugged.

“What? It’s the truth,” she said.

The room grew tense until Belinda’s voice suddenly broke the silence. Her calm yet pointed tone carried a subtle warning.

“You know nothing about the matter between Minna and me. Why do you think you have the right to judge me?”

Carmelita blinked, momentarily caught off guard. She hadn’t expected such a reply from Belinda. But soon, a sly smile spread across her face.

“Belinda, don’t take it personally. I’m just stating the facts. Besides, it’s no secret that Minna has feelings for Darwin. And let’s not forget, Darwin and you seem too close if you ask me. Dinners together, those photos of you two kissing… It’s no wonder Minna snapped.”

Carmelita’s smirk widened, her voice practically dripping with mockery.

“Belinda, no offense, but you’re clinging to Lucas while playing coy with another man. Isn’t that a little shameless?

Juggling two relationships is a risky game. One way or another, it’s bound to blow up in your face.”

The room went still, tension crackling in the air as everyone processed Carmelita’s biting words.

A chilling aura radiated from Lucas. His eyes darkened.

However, Belinda remained completely unbothered. Instead, a faint smile tugged at her lips as she met Carmelita’s gaze, her tone light.

“Juggling relationships and facing the consequences? You’re absolutely right. After all, no one would know that better than you.”

Carmelita stiffened, her expression darkening.

“What are you insinuating?” she demanded, her voice sharp as her fists clenched at her sides.

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