Chapter 17 Reese gritted her teeth , her knuckles firmly shut with all her might and blood started oozing from her palms due to her nails digging in on them . However , she still resolutely turned around and went back to the adjoining suite . God knows how much she wanted to burst in there and tear apart this despicable pair of scumbags ! However , the last shred of her conscience told her she couldnt do that ! She couldnt act impulsively . She was still working as a designer at Clarks Trifleming Jewelry . And while he had betrayed their relationship , he had also used her to support Alexa . With the double hatred burning for both love and career , she couldnt just let it go like this . She wanted revenge , to take back everything that belonged to her , and send these despicable people to hell , making them pay tenfold ! And she also had to find a way to deal with her father . She couldnt act rashly and bankrupt her uncles company ! The next morning , Reese woke up with pair of panda eyes . Her eye makeup and mascara from last night have smudged from all the crying that took place , leaving dark marks beneath her eyes . She was in the room when she heard Clark and Alexa leave the room . She followed them shortly after . Reese followed them all the way to the Civil Affairs Bureau in their area and coldly smiled as she got off the car , taking a photo of them entering the bureau hand in hand . As soon as the two of them stepped into the Civil Affairs Bureau , Reese immediately called Clark . Clark , where are you ? She asked . As soon as the call was connected , she recorded the call . Ah …I , uh … theres an urgent matter at my company , so I left early in the morning , and I didnt have time to tell you ! Clark chuckled nervously , his voice a bit tense . Oh ! Is that so ? I thought you were sneaking around with another woman behind my back ! Reese spoke with a sarcastic smile on her face . Clarks voice stiffened , and he forced a laugh . How could that be ! Youve always been the one I love the most , Reese . By the way , I forgot to tell you , can you give that latest jewelry design to Alexa ? bind M. Pillionair Chapter 17 Didnt Alexa just finish participating in the city level jewelry competition ? Why does she need another design ? Reeses face remained expressionless as she spoke . Well , you see , Alexa will be participating in the Century Jewelry Competition held by Strakovski Jewelry the day after tomorrow . Thats the gateway to the world jewelry competition , and its crucial for her . Shes not satisfied with the designs she has , but she really likes your latest design . Can you … ? Clark explained . He was truly shameless ! After getting married to another woman , he still had the audacity to ask her for her designs . Truly , there was no one else like Clark Joseph ! Reese took a deep breath . Now was not the time to tear his face off , she talked to herself inside of her head repeatedly . Well , I really like that design draft too . Very much ! Its my hard work , after all ! She calmly protested against his wish . Oh , Reese , how can you be so stingy ? Alexa is at a crucial point in her career right now and she really needs our help . As for you , you have me . After we get married , you can be a full time housewife . What do you need these empty titles for ? The whole Trifleming Jewelry is yours ! Clark said . Reese tried to maintain her composure with all her might before she responded . Alright , Ill do as you say . Ill help her . After ending the call , Reese immediately sent the photo she took earlier to the media she was familiar with . The photo clearly captured Clarks profile . Everyone knew that Reese Roberts was Clark Josephs girlfriend . They have been together for two years , after all . Although the woman in the photo only showed her back , none of the features matched her . She wanted to see how Clark would face the medias questions ! How would he explain this to her ? She would indeed help Alexa become famous in Switzerland ! Unbeknownst to Clark , Reese had a deep hatred boiling inside her . She was still thinking about how to prevent her father from marrying her to the second young master of the Swinton family without involving her uncle . Reese lowered her head and was about to leave when she bumped into a man . The man was tall and well built , wearing a perfectly tailored handmade suit that accentuated his strong Hides Behind My Billionair 3.2 % Chapter 17 physique , Reese raised her head and saw the mans face clearly : thick eyebrows , a high nose bridge , sexy , thin lips , delicate features , a cold and sharp visage , he was extremely handsome , and that was a face that was difficult to look away from . He furrowed his brows and frowned , and Reese was overwhelmed by the intensity of his gaze . Those cold eyes … These were … Lukas Strakovskis eyes . But wait , was he also here at the Civil Affairs Bureau … to get married ? Reese found it unbelievable . Lukas Strakovski was the dream husband of every woman in Switzerland . He is the CEO of Strakovski Jewelry , the king of the jewelry industry , holding the key to all domestic jewelry designers entering the world competition . She had seen him once from afar at a jewelry banquet . Lukas turned to look at his assistant , his tone icy, Where is she ? The assistant trembled nervously , Miss Scholl … She just arrived at the airport and booked the latest flight to France . She said there was something urgent she needed to handle there . I just received the news , and shes already boarded the plane ! Lukass aura dropped a few degrees when he heard this . When will she be back ? The … the news says she needs about a year ! The assistant stammered . Lukass demeanor turned as cold as ice . This is the third time . I wont give her a fourth chance . Stand me up , and Ill find any woman and marry her immediately ! Lukas headed toward the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau as he finished speaking . No one had ever dared to treat him , Lukas Strakovski , like this before . Even if he had feelings for that woman , he couldnt tolerate her audacity ! Reese was stunned . Was he being dumped , just like her ? She suddenly thought about Alexas upcoming jewelry competition , which was organized by Strakovski Jewelry . And since she was planning to seek revenge against Clark and inevitably confront Trifleming Jewelry , why not leave herself a way out . A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionair 3.2 Chapter 17 She wasnt the kind of impulsive fool who would charge into battle alone ! Moreover , the problem of her father threatening her with her uncle to marry the jerk from the Swinton family hadnt been resolved yet . But if she didnt marry the man in front of her , her father could still force her to marry someone else ! Reeses eyes flickered , and she made up her mind . Biting her lip , she didnt know where she found the courage , but she approached him directly , Mr. Strakovski , since we share the same fate , how about we get married together ? Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!