A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 234

Lukas's tone remained indifferent. "He asked you, what do you think I should do?"

The reason he had invited Mr. Schmidt to this meal was because he knew that Elias would certainly plead on His behalf. He wanted Mr. Schmidt to understand that Elias's debt of gratitude to him had been repaid.

Reese felt somewhat helpless. "Indeed, I wanted to follow your lead in this matter. However, with Mr. Elias saying this and considering he's your friend, I'm caught in a dilemma. Mr. Strakovski, I believe... you should understand!"

Raising his gaze, Lukas looked at Elias and said, "What's this? You think that if you can't convince me, you'll go ask Reese for help?"

Elias smiled. "No, not at all. I was just thinking that I owe Reese an enormous favor this time."

Lukas sneered. "Just don't let me see her again in the future. Otherwise, I won't spare her."

Mr. Schmidt quickly nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Strakovski. Thank you, Miss Reese. Thank you, Elias. I'll... no, tonight, I'll take her abroad. From now on, we won't come back!"

After hearing Mr. Schmidt words, Elias added, "I'll have someone keep an eye on them!"

Only then was Lukas satisfied.

With everything settled, a single glance from Lukas, and Mr. Schmidt left with Elena, looking disheveled.

Reese had a meal that she barely tasted, quietly pretending to be mute while listening to Mr. Elias and Lukas converse.

On the way back.

Lukas drove the car, then suddenly spoke, "You addressed me as 'Mr. Strakovski' again today!" Reese paused for a moment, immediately realizing, and somewhat uncomfortably responded, "Mr. Stra... Lukas, there were many people around, and I wasn't used to it!"

Reese's face immediately flushed, her scalp tingling, and she became extremely nervous, "M-Mr. Strakovski, you must be joking!"

Lukas gave her a half-smile and glanced at her, "Do you think I'm joking?"

Blushing, Emiia pressed her lips together and didn't speak, her heart beating irregularly.

Lukas didn't continue teasing her. Instead, he changed the topic, "Speaking of which, you're my wife now. Mr. King risked himself to save you and got retaliated against by Magnus. I should properly thank him."

Reese's mouth twitched at the thought of James's relationship with Lukas. She wore a bewildered expression and chuckled, "You better not!"

She had a hunch that if Lukas went to thank James, James might just chase him away with a stick. Moreover, James didn't know about her relationship with Lukas.