Chapter 65: Luke resolutely protects Ivy

Despite her reluctance and feeling the need to speak up, Tegan gathered her courage to begin.

"How can you treat Mariko like that? Where's the fairness when you mistreat your unmarried wife while vigorously defending another girl?" Tegan's tone was slightly accusatory.

"If you forget, I'll remind you that the engagement is off. I've made the news public," he emphasized, visibly irritated. Each mention of the forced marriage seemed to infuriate him. "And I trust my judgment about people just as much as you insist on the innocent, saintly appearance of the person outside that door. Tegan. Be careful not to be fooled." He seems to refer to Mariko, but Tegan ignores his warning.

Luke added, "If you need evidence for what I'm saying, I'm ready to provide it for you."

"Evidence? Evidence for what?" Tegan furrowed her brow in confusion.

"Someday you'll see for yourself," he said cryptically. "For everything that happens."

"Luke, what's gotten into you? Tell me, What did that girl do to make