Fated Villain
Copyright© 2026 by Traverse
Chapter 16: Love Over Logic
After saying something so tasteless, Lucas thought Rose would look down on him.
But when he turned to look at her, he saw that she was staring straight at him. Her clear eyes were full of affection, like she was looking at a mischievous child.
Lucas was full of question marks.
What the hell?
David was still putting on that arrogant air, acting like even if Lucas made a scene in heaven, he still wouldn’t spare him a glance. He sat motionless on the sofa.
“I came today for the future development of the White Group, and for your future, Rose.”
As he spoke, he fixed his gaze on Rose.
The fire flickering in his dark eyes would make any woman feel weak in the knees.
This was the natural buff of the Dragon King male lead.
Even if there were ten women around him, all ten would go crazy for him.
Whether it was his master’s wife, his sister-in-law, his junior’s wife, his own older or younger sister, or even the woman of a deceased brother, none could escape.
For seven years, he had always succeeded.
That was why he brimmed with confidence now.
But strangely, when Rose met his burning gaze, not only was she unmoved, but her cold eyes even flashed with resistance and anger.
David froze.
Why was she resisting him?
Why was she angry?
He didn’t understand.
When James asked about the so-called future development, David had to push aside his confusion and continue.
“I came today for two reasons. Aside from handing over Ethan and letting you deal with him, I also wanted to tell you that the land in the east of the city that’s currently being auctioned has immense future value. You’d better act fast and bid for it.”
James was stunned. “That plot in the east? Isn’t that a mass grave? How could it have great potential?”
David merely smiled.
Right now, it was indeed a mass grave.
But very soon, the news would be released. That area would become the commercial center of the new city district.
He had just learned this from an official in Su City.
It was absolutely reliable.
Hearing this, Lucas finally relaxed.
The plot hadn’t gone off track. Things were still following the original storyline.
To make the male lead’s face-slapping moment more satisfying later, he immediately stirred things up.
“Commercial center? That’s total nonsense. That place is a mass grave, dirt cheap, and no matter how you redevelop it, the bad luck will stick. No one will buy it. It’ll just rot in your hands.”
“Besides, if a new city district really was being developed, how could we not hear a thing? How would a loser like you know first?”
“If you ask me, Uncle White, this guy’s just embarrassed after making a fool of himself at the engagement banquet. So now he’s colluding with the developers of that graveyard plot to scam you and pocket some referral fee.”
James nodded furiously. “Makes sense, makes sense. If this were real, how could Young Master Grey not know? This guy clearly sees me as an easy target and wants to con me out of money.”
Hearing this, Lucas instinctively looked at Rose.
[You’re the queen of business, sharp as a blade. There’s no way you didn’t notice something was off about Volt Company. No way you don’t see the value in that land. This time, you’ll finally speak up for the male lead, right?]
Rose heard his thoughts and smiled inwardly.
Of course she could see the truth.
The owner of Volt Company suddenly planning to emigrate and sell the company was obviously suspicious. Anyone with a brain could tell he was trying to run away.
As for that land.
Even though she hadn’t received any official news, David wouldn’t casually bring up a mass grave just to tell such a huge lie. So it was almost certainly true.
A problematic company versus a piece of land with huge potential.
Even a fool would know what to choose.
But Rose said instead, “Mr. Fox, the White family has no grudge against you. Why would you try to deceive us with land from a mass grave? The White family doesn’t welcome shady guests like you. Please leave.”
She turned to the butler.
“See Mr. Fox out.”
Lucas: “Huh?”
What was going on? Why was Rose standing on his side again instead of David’s?
It was over. Her brain must be completely broken. Even her character setting was falling apart.
He decided to just ignore her and focus on staying in character.
“Hahaha, exactly! Rose, you’re so sharp and clever. You saw through this guy’s scheme at a glance. He’s trying to con you, plain and simple. Butler, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and kick this loser out!”
Luckily, the butler had some sense and politely said to David, “Mr. Fox, this way, please.”
David’s face turned dark. He clenched his fists and stared hard at Rose.
He truly couldn’t understand.
What was this woman thinking?
Even if she misunderstood him, how could she possibly like someone as despicable as Lucas?
Had she been kicked in the head by a donkey?
“Rose, I didn’t even buy that land for myself. I left it for you so the White family could soar to new heights. I didn’t expect you to be so ungrateful. Fine, I’ll buy it all myself. When the time comes, don’t regret it.”
Rose snorted disdainfully. “Don’t worry. Even if what you said is true, I won’t regret it.”
She didn’t want to owe this man anything.
She wanted to make it clear she had chosen Lucas over him, even if Lucas’s decisions would lose money.
David just thought she was being stubborn. He let out a cold snort, full of frustration, and stormed out of the White household.
Once he was gone, Lucas let out a long sigh of relief.
[Even though Rose’s character setting still collapsed, at least the plot played out. That’s fine too. The more she distrusts David and the more she dislikes him now, the better the impact when David turns things around and shows off later.]
Two days passed.
To avoid unexpected changes before the next plot point, Lucas stayed holed up at home, refusing to go out at all.
Sylvia called him several times, and he ignored every one.
He really didn’t want to get involved with those women anymore.
Finally, on the third day, Lucas perked up.
According to the plot, today was the day the news would break that the mass grave land was becoming the new city district’s commercial center. It was also the day the male lead would thoroughly humiliate him and the White family.
To mark the occasion, Lucas put on a brand new suit and went to the banquet hotel near that land, where a promotion event was being held.
He looked up at the crowd of businesspeople going in and out, full of ambition. He was ready to go all out today and set the stage for the male lead’s glorious performance.
But just two steps in, he heard Sylvia laughing nearby.
“Look, that’s my boyfriend, Lucas ... Lucas, over here! Come here!”
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