"Mrs. Mercer," Lucas said with a faint smile, gently interrupting her. "Since this is Mr. Mercer's decision... let's leave it at that."He slowly turned toward Veyron, his eyes filled with unconcealed disdain. "Now that everyone knows the truth, I doubt he'll have the courage to deceive anyone ever again.""Hmph!" Celeste folded her arms and looked at Veyron arrogantly. "You should be thanking Dr. Hayes. If he hadn't exposed you today, I would've reported you already."Veyron merely glanced at her before letting out a quiet chuckle. The corners of his lips lifted slightly.Thank him?This fool?Seeing that he wasn't the least bit embarrassed only made Celeste angrier."What are you laughing at?" Her voice rose several degrees. "Have you no shame?""Mrs. Mercer, don't waste your energy arguing with someone like him." Lucas lightly patted her shoulder. He smiled politely. "We're educated people. There's no need to lower ourselves to his level.""Exactly." Celeste nodded immediately. "We