A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 124

Reese's face turned unpleasant as she stared at him without saying a word.

Lukas felt uncomfortable under her gaze, and he chuckled sarcastically, "As you wish."

After speaking, he stood up and walked towards the exit.

Reese knew that Lukas is definitely not happy. After all, he had gone to great lengths to uncover the truth and wanted to stand up for her, but she refused.

She didn't want Lukas to personally take action and break someone's hand, as if it were as casual as drinking water or eating. It terrified her.

However, Reese had no idea that someone like Gwendolyn wouldn't be affected by her so-called punishment. Instead, it would only make Gwendolyn hate her even more and drive her to do more insane things.

But for now, Reese couldn't see through all of this.

She had never encountered someone like Gwendolyn before, and she didn't understand this type of person.

James looked at Reese with unprecedented seriousness, "Reese, I'm sorry. This is my fault. Our King Family failed to educate Gwendolyn properly."

Reese glanced at him and replied calmly, "It has nothing to do with you."

After saying that, she got up and walked outside.

At the entrance of the private room, she heard James raising his voice, "Regardless, thank you for believing me in front of Lukas."

Reese's tone remained cold, "I'm just discussing the matter at hand."

As soon as Reese finished speaking, she saw Martins return.

He looked at Reese and spoke calmly, "Miss Roberts, let me take Gwendolyn to the police station."

Reese nodded and left.

Although Reese knew that her attitude towards this matter would upset Lukas, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and ask Lukas for help with the matter of Ricardo threatening her. She was desperate to get the letter from her mother.

Back at the company, Reese tried to call Lukas, but she couldn't get through to him.

Reese felt a slight sinking in her heart. Lukas must be very angry this time.

In the afternoon after work, Reese returned to Hill Crest One Residence as usual. The housekeeper had already prepared dinner, but the villa felt empty, and Lukas hadn't come back yet.

Reese finished dinner and did something unprecedented; she didn't return to her room. Instead, she sat in the living room downstairs, waiting for Lukas, while playing with the cat.

Little Blanco nestled obediently beside Reese, looking completely different from when it was in front of Lukas.

Reese waited until it was past eight o'clock, but Lukas still hadn't returned. She had to go upstairs to take a shower and then came back downstairs to continue waiting.

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At the same time, at the old bar, in the supreme private room.

When Elias entered, he saw several empty bottles of various alcohol in front of Lukas.

Elias raised an eyebrow and teased, "What's going on? You suddenly started drinking so heavily."

He decided that if he ever rushed to help Reese again, he must be out of his mind.

Lukas drank while making a mental promise.

Reese waited until it was past ten o'clock in the evening when Lukas returned home.

She quickly released Little Blanco and walked towards Lukas.

As soon as she approached, Reese smelled the alcohol that reeked from Lukas. She raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Strakovski, have you been drinking?"

Lukas's tone turned harsh as soon as he saw Reese, " Does it have anything to do with you?"

Reese pursed her lips, "It's none of my business."

Lukas's words got stuck in his throat, yet he wanted to curse.

He gave Reese a cold glance, then bypassed her and headed upstairs.

Reese thought about the matter of Ricardo threatening her and mustered up the courage to speak, "Mr. Strakovski, can you do me a favor?"

Hearing those words come out of her mouth, Lukas lost it. His temper flared up and turned to look at Reese.

He was venting his emotions under the influence of alcohol and didn't care about what he was saying, "You're asking me to do you a favor? Why should I help you, Reese? Who do you think you are? What's your relationship with me? Do I have to help you just because you asked for it?"

"You probably haven't figured out our relationship. Even if we're married, does that mean I've slept with you? When an escort girl comes on stage, she at least gives something in return. What are you offering? You expect me to help you without any compensation? You really think too highly of yourself."