A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 126

Reese's hand froze in mid-air.

Martins looked surprised at Reese and said, "Ms. Roberts, are you looking for Mr. Strakovski?"

Reese put her hand down somewhat uncomfortably and nodded, "Yes, I'm coming to get some information from Mr. Strakovski."

Martins nodded and left the office.

Reese entered the office, but Lukas didn't even raise his head and continued to look at the documents.

He did tell Cole to give Reese time to report to his office and get the information about the Menkerios Heart of the Sea Jewelry Competition, but he didn't expect her to come so soon after their conversation last night.

Seeing Lukas treating her as if she were invisible, Reese subconsciously thought of what had happened last night.

She self-deprecatingly tugged at her lips, realizing that she had been overestimating her importance.

Naively, she thought that after spending so much time together, there would be some sort of emotional connection between them.

However, in the end, in Lukas's eyes, she was nothing more than someone he helped casually when he was in a good mood, and she had taken that too seriously.

Since Lukas remained silent, Reese took the initiative and spoke calmly, "Mr. Strakovski, I came to get the relevant information for the Menkerios Heart of the Sea Jewelry Competition."

Lukas remained composed on the surface but felt chaotic inside.

He looked at Reese and didn't respond to her words. Instead, he said, "Congratulations on winning the Champion at the Morning Light Jewelry Competition."

Reese's expression remained neutral, "Thank you, but the credit mainly goes to you, Mr. Strakovski." She said.

Their conversation was polite and official, but extremely awkward.

Lukas felt helpless because he knew that even if he apologized now, Reese might not listen.

After all, he had already said hurtful words last night.

A tinge of helplessness flashed in his eyes as he handed over the documents beside him, "These are the relevant information for the competition in Switzerland. I've already had Martins print it out. Take a look, there's still half a month left, so practice and prepare well."

Reese nodded politely but distantly, "I will."

Taking the documents, Reese turned to leave.

Lukas stood up from his office chair, "Reese."

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During lunchtime, Ava's usually cold little face showed a rare hint of frustration. She said, "I realized that even after coming to Strakovski Jewelry, I still can't meet Cole. Every time I go to the design department, he's always in his office. Tell me, Reese, should I come to interview for the assistant position in the jewelry design department?"

Reese was already racking her brain for solutions as Ava spoke."Ah?"

She suddenly looked up and said involuntarily, pulling her out of her train of thought.

Ava immediately noticed something was off with her best friend. "What's wrong with you? You've been absent-minded all afternoon." She asked.

Reese pursed her lips, about to speak, but Ava interrupted, "Be honest because whenever you have that gloomy expression and purse your lips, it means you're about to make up a story."

Reese knew she was already helpless. She knew Ava understood her too well. Either she wouldn't say anything, or if she did, Ava would easily see through any lie.

After thinking about it for a moment, Reese decided to tell her the truth about her father's demand to have Alexa work in the same company as her, and his blackmailing her with her late mother's letter made just for her.

Ava furrowed her eyebrows, "So, what do you plan to do, then?"

Reese glanced at her and whispered, "As for Lukas's side, I know there's no chance he'll let Alexa into Strakovski Jewelry. However, if this plan fails, my dad will burn the letter my mom left for me. So, I want to steal the letter from him before the deadline he's set, so he won't be able to threaten me anymore."