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    Belinda exhaled in relief, sharing a knowing smile with Rowell.


    At the Dream Club, Faye stepped into a private room in the club. Inside, she saw Lucas, Johnson, and Vincent lounging on the sofa.


    Faye was mildly taken aback to find neither Belinda nor Bethany in the room. With a warm smile, she greeted each person individually before asking, “Where are Belinda and Bethany? Why aren’t they here?”


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    A fleeting shadow crossed Faye’s eyes at his words.


    Just then, Johnson spoke up, his tone tinged with concern. “Faye, talk to your uncle Lucas. He’s been tossing back drinks nonstop, and we can’t get through to him.”


    He cast a resigned nce at Lucas as he spoke.


    Faye approached Lucas with worry etched on her face, sitting down beside him. “Uncle Lucas, why are you drinking like this? Did something happen?”


    Lucas remained silent, only lifting his ss to take another sip.


    Faye suspected his sour mood was tied to Belinda.


    Vincent confirmed her hunch. “Who else but Belinda could leave your uncle this wrecked, drowning his sorrows in booze?”


    Faye’s eyes flickered with realization.


    So, it was really about Belinda. Had they argued?


    Turning to Vincent with an innocent blink, she asked, “What happened between Uncle Lucas and Belinda? Hasn’t their bond been strong recently?”


    Vincent shrugged, lips pursed. “They were fine, but Belinda turned down his marriage proposal. That’s why he’s so upset now.”


    Faye’s eyes widened, herposure nearly slipping. Lucas had proposed to Belinda? And Belinda had rejected him?


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    The revtion hit her like a thunderbolt. Taking a steadying breath, Faye asked, “Why did Belinda say no?”


    Vincent shook his head. “Beats us. Lucas just thinks he’s not good enough for her, and that’s why she won’t say yes. He’s been wallowing in self-doubt ever since.”


    Faye’s breathing grew heavier with each word. Lucas, such an impressive man, reduced to insecurity and self-pity just because Belinda wouldn’t marry him? Belinda sure was something.


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