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Chapter 156
Lucas shot Connor a quick glance.
This project had multiple teams already in place. Besides Leading Heights's project director, there were roles like operations manager, safety director, quality director, commercial manager, and production director, to name a few. It was rare for the project director to be on-site every day. Plus, the Paradise Resort project was in Riverbrook's most secluded suburb, miles away from here. Connor was basically sending Lucas into exile with the project department.
But this project was crucial for Moncada International. Whatever Connor demanded, Lucas had to accept. After last night, Lucas felt utterly defeated. Between Linda's clinginess and Chloe's cold shoulder, he just wanted some peace and quiet. So, Lucas agreed without a second thought.
As Lucas stepped out of the CNR Tower, he spotted Linda waiting at the entrance. Most of the folks from Moncada International were long-time loyalists who followed Joshua. Many had seen Lucas and Chloe grow up together and knew all about Lucas and Linda's relationship. Linda was Lucas' mistress, and he was not even trying to hide it. She acted as if she were Lucas' wife. But those in the know had little respect for her. The Moncada International crew sighed, bid Lucas goodbye, and left.NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.
Linda ran over to Lucas. Today, she was dressed especially somberly in a long white linen dress with a white canvas bag on her shoulder. With no makeup, she looked even more tired, her eyes slightly red, making her seem fragile and helpless. She looked like a breeze could knock her over.
She approached Lucas and cautiously grabbed his sleeve. "Lucas, today's our baby's three-month check-up. Will you come with me to the hospital, please?"
Linda already knew why Lucas had
changed. He surely knew she had messed with Chloe's diary, causing their breakup. He must've been furious and hated her now. There was no explaining it, and she didn't intend to. It had been three years. Even if it was all a misunderstanding between Chloe and Lucas, there was no going back. Plus, she was carrying Lucas' baby. Her only leverage was this child.
Lucas glanced at Linda's slightly swollen belly. The joy of expecting a child was long gone, replaced by disgust. He shook off Linda's hand, staring at her coldly. Suddenly, he spoke, "Linda, you should terminate this pregnancy."
Linda stood there as if struck by lightning. She couldn't believe her ears. After a while, she asked, "Lucas, what did you say?"
Lucas had wrestled with this for two
days, and every second was a struggle. But now, having said it, he felt resolute. His voice was firm and unwavering. "I said, I don't want this child Linda. Let's terminate the pregnancy and go back to our lives."
Linda felt the sun's unusually harsh rays. Lucas continued, "It's only three months; it won't harm your body too much. I'll compensate you, just name your price. If you agree, I'll book the doctor right now. I'll-go with you to the hospital and take care of you until you're fully recovered and discharged."