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Chapter 128

Chapter 128:
Belinda had first met him through Lucas, and though Johnson had never joined in with the others in ridiculing Belinda, they had not been close at the time.
That had all changed when Belinda had moved to Chixdon, where Johnson had been sent by his father to manage their company.
It was there, through several chance encounters, that their bond grew stronger, and they became close friends.
Hearing Johnson’s words, Belinda shrugged, her tone calm. “Not yet. We were supposed to head to the courthouse that day, but Harold was hospitalized, so we couldn’t finish the paperwork.”
Johnson raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful. “Harold really doesn’t want you and Lucas to divorce, does he?”
Belinda didn’t miss a beat. “I’ve already spoken to him about this. After his birthday, I’m going ahead with the divorce no matter what.”
Johnson studied Belinda for a moment, a hint of concern flickering in his eyes. “Are you truly okay with going through with this?”
Belinda’s lips curved into a soft, almost sardonic smile as she answered, her voice steady, “What’s there to not be okay with? Lucas and I can barely stand each other anyway. It’s better for everyone if we just get the divorce over with. Then, he will be free to be with Verena.”
Despite her calm words, a flicker of discomfort passed through Belinda, though she quickly masked it.
Johnson, still watching her carefully, seemed to weigh her words. Was this truly her resolve, or was it simply a mask to hide her true feelings?
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Belinda, sensing his scrutiny, rolled her eyes with a hint of irritation. “Why are you staring at me like that? Don’t recognize me anymore?”
Johnson smiled, his gaze briefly drifting before he spoke in a steady tone. “Harold would never allow Lucas to end up with Verena. Even if you and Lucas do divorce, Harold will orchestrate things so that Lucas marries someone else—someone from a well-established family. It’ll never be Verena.”
Belinda, intrigued, tilted her head slightly. “Why does Harold dislike Verena so much? If it’s about status, that doesn’t make sense. After all, even I—an illegitimate child—am accepted by him.”
She had asked Ryan the same question before, but he had been clueless. Now, she wondered if Johnson might have an answer to this.
Johnson shook his head, his expression contemplative. “That remains a mystery to this day. When Harold first found out that Lucas was dating Verena, he didn’t seem too bothered. He probably thought it was just a passing fling, nothing serious.”
He paused, his brows furrowing slightly as he continued, “But somewhere along the way, Harold’s attitude shifted. He suddenly became adamant that Lucas break up with Verena. No compromise, no discussion.
When Lucas asked why, Harold simply said that Verena was not the right woman for Lucas and left it at that. But we all know that reason doesn’t hold water.”
Johnson’s tone grew more intense. “Lucas refused to comply at that time, and Harold’s stance only became firmer. They hit a deadlock. Then, when Lucas made it clear he wanted to marry Verena, Harold lost it completely. He even went so far as to have people abduct Verena and use her as leverage to force Lucas to give up the idea.”
Belinda absorbed his words in silence, the weight of the revelation sinking in.
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