NovelOnlineChloe 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. | 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 | need to make a grand
announcement whenever | get married?"
Chloe, already feeling guilty, beceven more frightened when she saw Lukas's cold face. "No, Mr. Strakovski,
| didn't mean that, I just..."
Lukas gave a disdainful snort, "I don't care what you mean. Letmake it clear: whether I'm single or married,
it has nothing to do with you. Do you know what kind of people | 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
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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 wantto 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 ssemblance 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. | understand."
Lukas's face turned unpleasant in an instant, "That's how you see it?"
Reese countered, "Isn't that the case?"
Lukas squeezed Reese's hand with a slight force, his voice tinged with gritted teeth, "You're right. It's just as you
think. | had too much to drink, so my behavior was a bit off. Don't overthink it."
Reese maintained her composed attitude, "Mr. Strakovski, rest assured, | won't overthink it. It was just a kiss, it
won't kill anyone."
Lukas's handsface turned a shade darker, and he sarcastically regarded Reese with a cold smile, "Yes, just a
kiss. You really have a vivid imagination."
Reese frowned, "Mr. Strakovski, are you alright?"
Lukas suddenly realized his own behavior, releasing Reese's hand abruptly. His voice was chilling, suffocating,
"Do | look like | have a problem?"
Reese nodded, "If you're fine, then I'll head back to the room."
As Reese finished speaking, she began to walk away.
Lukas suddenly called out to her, "Reese."
Reese turned to look at him, "Mr. Strakovski, do you need something else?"
Lukas stared at Reese, lips pursed, "Rose and I..."
Reese paused, "Rose?"
Seeing Reese's reaction, Lukas knew she had no idea who Rose was.
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He had intended to explain to Reese that he hadn't done anything untoward during the tthey 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? | 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. | 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 toin the future. After all,
I'm not someone who applies double standards.
| know you and James aren't on good terms. Just as | made friends with him, | understand you have the right to
make friends too."
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