Chapter 878:
The moment Baker laid eyes on Lucas, he hurried forward with an apologetic expression, his voice tinged with remorse.
“Mr. Clark, I sincerely apologize. I just learned that you had rescued my daughter. That’s why I only came now. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.”
His voice wavered slightly as he continued, “My family is profoundly indebted to you! Without your intervention, Belinda would have been in danger. Honestly, I cannot find the words to adequately convey my gratitude.”
“Do you truly wish to thank me?” Lucas inquired, his tone steady as he studied Baker’s expression.
“Absolutely!” Baker replied without hesitation, nodding.
“You rescued my daughter’s life! As her father, it is only fitting that I thank you properly.”
He assumed an air of sincerity, standing as if he were prepared to do anything now.
Lucas nodded slowly before stating plainly, “I heard you recently secured a new project, Mr. Wright. Allow me to be forthright—I have a keen interest in that project. Since you are genuinely grateful for my intervention, why don’t you withdraw from that project and allow me to take over?”
Baker’s expression froze, his face a portrait of disbelief. He had spoken merely out of courtesy, and he hadn’t expected Lucas to take his words seriously. Now he was backed into a corner, unsure of how to respond.
Lɒtєѕτ ϲнαρτєrs ιn g𝒶l𝑛ovєls.𝓒𝓸𝓶
He knew that, for Lucas, that project might be nothing, but for his company, it was a matter of survival. How could he possibly relinquish it? Especially for Belinda!
“Well, I—” Baker barely began to respond before Lucas cut him off with a sharp tone.
“What’s the issue? Are you hesitating, Mr. Wright?” Lucas scoffed, his piercing gaze locked onto Baker.
Baker fumbled for words, desperately trying to explain, “No, it’s not like that. It’s just that—”
Lucas interjected once again, his tone dripping with contempt, “Enough. Stop wasting your breath on excuses. If you lack the courage to follow through, stop masquerading as a devoted father for Belinda. You may not find it repugnant, but I do.”
These scathing words left Baker utterly humiliated, his face burning with embarrassment.
Throughout the entire exchange, Kylee remained silent, her eyes locked on Lucas with admiration. Even as Lucas taunted her father, she still found him irresistibly captivating.
Lucas did not spare Kylee a single glance. He looked at Baker and asked, “Mr. Wright, has Belinda always been a little heavy since childhood?”
The inquiry caught Baker off guard, and without thinking, he instinctively responded, “Yes.” It was only after the words had escaped his lips that he realized the peculiar nature of Lucas’ question.
Baker froze for a moment, caught off guard. He hadn’t expected Lucas to bring that matter up so suddenly.
Lucas fixed his gaze on Baker, his sharp eyes darkening slightly.
