The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268 The Knife Called Love

That innocent smile was unbearable.

Lucas gave a faint “Mm,” his gaze still sharp and frigid.

Kelvin scratched his head in excitement, completely unaware of the chill in Lucas’s tone. He kept smiling. “Did you need something from me?”

The principal turned to Lucas. “Mr. Lucas would like to know more about the basketball team. Go to the meeting room and give him a quick report.”

“Sure!” Kelvin agreed happily.

The principal nodded, signaling him to follow. Then he led both Lucas and Kelvin to a quiet meeting

room.

Inside, Lucas sat on the sofa, his stare as sharp as a blade.

He glanced at Andrew, who immediately stepped forward with a smile. “Kelvin, our CEO is really impressed with your team’s performance. He’s interested in learning about your teammates‘ family backgrounds. I heard you’re from a single–parent household?”

Kelvin paused for a moment, then nodded openly. “Yeah, I grew up with just my mom. I never had a dad, but my mom loves me a lot, and I love her too. We’re really happy.”

There was no shame or regret in his voice–only gratitude for life and deep love for his mother.

Lucas’s brow twitched slightly, his expression flickering with something complicated.

Andrew kept going. “And what does your mom do? It must be tough raising you on her own.”

Kelvin smiled again, his eyes full of warmth. “She’s a freelancer. Mostly design work. The pay’s not amazing, but she always gives me the best of everything. She says as long as I grow up healthy and happy, that’s enough for her.”

Lucas listened in silence. Something inside him–something frozen solid–was lightly stirred.

He lowered his eyes to the paternity test report still clutched in his hand. His fingers tightened, but he didn’t move.

When Kelvin noticed the questions had stopped, he looked curiously at Lucas. “Mr. Lucas, do you want to ask about the other players-”

“No need.” Lucas’s voice was cold and blunt, cutting him off.

Without another word, he stood and strode out of the room, his face expressionless.

Kelvin stood frozen, confused, glancing at the principal.

The principal looked puzzled too, but managed a smile and patted Kelvin’s shoulder. “Go on back, Kelvin. Mr. Lucas might have other matters to attend to.”

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Chapter 268 The Knife Called Love

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