A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 181

Chloe turned abruptly, her voice stuttering, "M-Mr. Strakovski..."

Reese looked at Lukas in surprise, her heart racing at his sudden appearance.

Lukas's expression was icy as he gazed at Chloe, "Miss Roberts is correct. I am indeed married."

Chloe was so shocked that her mouth could fit an egg.

Lukas took a step forward, his gaze dark and focused on Chloe, "Designer Preston, do I need to make a grand announcement whenever I get married?"

Chloe, already feeling guilty, became even more frightened when she saw Lukas's cold face. "No, Mr. Strakovski, I didn't mean that, I just..."

Lukas gave a disdainful snort, "I don't care what you mean. Let me make it clear: whether I'm single or married, it has nothing to do with you. Do you know what kind of people I detest the most?"

Chloe appeared dumbstruck, staring blankly at Lukas, shaking her head in confusion.

Lukas's expression turned dangerously intense, "I detest people who discuss my private matters. Is that clear?"

Chloe quickly nodded in fear.

"Leave," Lukas's voice was devoid of any emotion.

Chloe nodded frantically and hurried back to the private room.

Watching Chloe flee in panic, Reese pressed her lips together and was about to return to the room.

However, after taking only a couple of steps, Lukas grabbed her wrist.

Reese pursed her lips, "Mr. Strakovski, let go."

Lukas's eyes remained intense, "Aren't you going to say anything to me?"

Reese turned around and glanced at him calmly, "What does Mr. Strakovski want me to say?"

Lukas's face tensed, recalling the events of that night.

When he had uncontrollably kissed Reese, he felt like he must have lost his mind.

Otherwise, how could he have done something so uncontrollable?

However, after that night, he found himself unable to forget that forced kiss. For the past few days, he had been avoiding Reese, hoping to restore some semblance of normalcy.

Seeing Reese again today made Lukas realize that the calm he sought was beyond reach.

This incident couldn't be forgotten by sending him on a business trip; it had left a mark on Reese.

He looked at Reese, his expression filled with suppressed emotions, "About that night..."

Reese's expression shifted slightly, "Mr. Strakovski was simply drunk that night. I understand."

Seeing Reese's reaction, Lukas knew she had no idea who Rose was.

He had intended to explain to Reese that he hadn't done anything untoward during the time they were getting their marriage certificate.

Those rumors were all false.

However, it seemed Reese hadn't taken any of it seriously. In fact, she had thought it necessary to explain it to her.

His face turned incredibly grim, "It's nothing."

Reese suddenly recalled, "You're talking about that little celebrity, right? I know."

Reese belatedly remembered that the little celebrity rumored to be involved with Lukas had that name.

Hearing her say this, Lukas's expression eased a bit. His tone was stiff, "Good that you know. I have nothing with her."

Reese nodded, "I know, but Mr. Strakovski doesn't need to explain this kind of thing to me."

Lukas's expression turned ugly again, "I'm not explaining anything to you. I just want you to be clear. I'm not that kind of casual person. She's just a friend at best."

Lukas wanted to say that she was nothing, but he subconsciously mentioned that she was his friend, wanting to see Reese's reaction.

Reese nodded, "I know. However, you really don't need to explain this kind of thing to me in the future. After all, I'm not someone who applies double standards. I know you and James aren't on good terms. Just as I made friends with him, I understand you have the right to make friends too."