Chapter 1535
Georgie found herself momentarily at a loss for words, her face stiff.
Before she could formulate any coherent response to his passionate declaration, Lucas continued, “Georgie, I forbid you from raising this particular subject again in future conversations. Regardless of whatever arguments you might construct or emotional appeals you might deploy, my position remains non-negotiable. I promise you I’ll take care of Faye, but that’s all.”
Witnessing the steel-like resolve radiating from Lucas’ entire demeanor, Georgie recognized that no matter what persuasive techniques she might attempt to employ, her efforts would only prove futile.
Reluctantly, she replied, “Fine, I understand.”
Still, a trace of dissatisfaction lingered in her heart, and her tone grew mocking. “It all boils down to the fact that things are different now between you and Belinda. When you were married to Belinda before, you weren’t like this.”
Lucas now truly hated when others casually brought up how things had been between Belinda and him before.
His voice turned icy as he said, “What’s past is already past; don’t bring it up again.”
Georgie was once again struck silent for a moment. After a while, she said, “But Lucas—”
However, before she could finish her sentence, Lucas interjected sharply, “That’s enough, Georgie. I’m very busy. If there’s nothing else, you should leave. I won’t be walking you out.” It was a clear dismissal.
Georgie’s face stiffened, shadowed with quiet rage.
In the end, she left without another word, her steps taut with anger.
Lucas paid no mind to her reaction.
After leaving the executive floor, Georgie didn’t head out of the building immediately. Instead, she went to the office floor where Faye worked to find her.
Faye led her to the company’s open-air patio, tucked away from the buzz of the workplace.
“Mom? What are you doing here?” she asked, surprised.
Georgie offered a faint smile. “I came to see Lucas. Your father and I are flying back to Soling this afternoon, and I just… I wanted to check on you. I wanted to remind Lucas to take good care of you.”
Faye’s eyes softened. She reached for her mother, hugging her tightly. “Thank you, Mom. You’re always thinking of me.”
But then, she hesitated, pulling back slightly. “So… did Uncle Lucas—”
Georgie nodded without pause. “Of course. You’re his family. It’s only natural for him to look after you.”
Then, she sighed. “Though when I mentioned you moving in with him again, he turned me down.”
Faye’s expression dimmed, lashes lowering to shield her thoughts. Her voice was soft, laced with resignation. “Mom… You don’t have to think about that anymore. Uncle Lucas won’t ever agree to that. Because Belinda wouldn’t stand for it. She’d be jealous…”