?<strong>Chapter 455:</strong>


    Belinda’s expression hardened as she stared at him, a mocking smile ying at the corners of her lips. “Why pretend in front of me, Mr. rk? Verena herself told me that. She said that as long as she wanted to marry you, you’d be ready to say yes in an instant.”


    Her gaze suddenly hardened, and she continued coldly, “So, Lucas, take care of Verena. As for me—your ex-wife—you no longer need to worry about my life.”


    Lucas furrowed his brows at her words, a spark of anger shing in his eyes.


    But then, as if a thought had crossed his mind, his expression shifted.


    A smirk tugged at his lips, and he let out a coldugh. “So, you agreed to go on blind dates because of what Verena told you?” he asked.


    Belinda frowned, her voice thick with sarcasm. “I agreed to go on blind dates because I wanted to, not because of you, Mr. rk. You really have an inted sense of your own importance.”


    When Lucas heard Belinda say that, his sharp eyes narrowed, a cold, menacing gleam flickering in his gaze.


    He said in a low voice, “Belinda, do you not know that with just a single word from me, I could make sure no man in Owathe would dare to date you?”


    Belinda deepened her frown in frustration as she shot Lucas a fiery re.


    Just as she was about to explode, a suddenugh escaped her lips, her smile turning meaningful. “Lucas, what exactly do you think you are doing right now? Are you feeling jealous? Does seeing me with another man bother you?”


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    Lucas’ expression shifted for a moment, a flicker of irritation shing in his eyes.


    He snapped, his voice rising, “Jealous? You are out of your mind for thinking that!” His tone oozed with mockery, as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke.


    The sarcasm in his voice, paired with the irritation and disdain in his expression, hit Belinda like a sharp blow to the heart.


    Her face went expressionless in an instant.


    With a cold, detached gaze, she met his eyes directly. “You are the one acting ridiculous right now, Lucas.”


    “We are already divorced. From now on, let’s stay out of each other’s lives.”


    She paused for a moment.


    Then, as if recalling something important, she continued in an unruffled tone, “Oh, and one more thing, when you and Verena tie the knot, make sure to send me an invitation.”


    Belinda pushed Lucas away and turned on her heel, ready to leave.


    However, she had only taken a few steps before Lucas seized her wrist once more, yanking her back with such force that she collided with the wall again.


    Belinda scowled, irritation etching her features.


    She was about to say something when Lucas’ cold tone cut through the air. “Belinda! Did you really just say that when Verena and I tie the knot, you want me to send you an invitation to the wedding?”


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