A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 122

Reese's face changed in horror as she subconsciously looked at Lukas.

Lukas remained expressionless throughout.

His tone was too indifferent, spewing such cruel words sounded as if he was saying that he was just drinking plain water.

Gwendolyn's body suddenly went limp, and she grabbed James's sleeve, her voice breaking, "James, I was wrong, I was really wrong, save me!"

James's expression stiffened as he turned to look at Lukas, his voice rigid, "She was just drawing design drafts. Don't you think this is too cruel?"

No matter how much he despised Gwendolyn, she is still his cousin, and he couldn't just bear to watch her ruin her career completely.

Lukas's voice remained calm, "Cruel?"

No one answered his question, and Lukas continued, "James, I originally planned to take both her hands. After all, someone who enjoys playing with fire and stealing is better off without hands. But now I only want one hand. Do you still think it's cruel?"

James's expression stiffened, "What happened this time is indeed her fault."

"Since we both think that it's her fault, shouldn't she have to pay?" Lukas asked coldly.

James's expression tensed, unable to answer Lukas's question, and lost his usual arrogant demeanor in front of Lukas.

Reese's emotions were in turmoil.

Lukas suddenly looked at Reese and said, "Reese, look, James is worthy of your trust. Do you believe that even if the account that paid Natalia was his, he did not do this?"

His voice became colder. "But now, even if it wasn't for him, you're still defending the mastermind behind the scenes. Do you think your persistence is still meaningful?"

Reese suddenly raised her head to look at Lukas, his eyes finally falling on James's face.

She may not be able to forgive someone for tampering with her design drafts, but she also didn't genuinely want to harm someone in any way. This was the first time she saw Lukas's dark side, and she felt a little scared.

James saw that Reese was staring at him without speaking, and he felt extremely embarrassed. He closed his eyes and said coldly, "Lukas, you can do whatever you want with Gwendolyn. You're right; when you make a mistake, you should be punished."

She originally thought that if Lukas found out this matter was related to James, it would be resolved in the end.

After all, the relationship between James and Lukas was not ordinary, but things had changed over time.

Others only knew that Lukas and James were at odds, but they didn't know that Lukas had never really taken action against James.

She never thought that this time would be different, that Lukas would investigate the matter involving James to the end.

She only hated herself for not being discreet enough, to have been exposed by Lukas.

Reese watched Gwendolyn's miserable appearance, remembering her arrogant demeanor before, and felt an inexplicable discomfort in her heart.

She stood up and wanted to go outside for some fresh air.

However, as she was about to leave, she heard Lukas's cold voice, "Sit down."