His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 1:

In the evening, heavy rain poured over Owathe as Belinda Wright made her way to Dream Club. She was soaked through, but somehow managed to keep the cake she held untouched by the downpour.

Upon reaching the entrance to the private room, Belinda nudged the door open slightly.

“Verena, throughout the three years you vanished, not once did Lucas cease his search for you. And now, you are finally back!”

Hearing those words from inside the room, Belinda froze mid-step.

Verena? The same Verena Reed who used to be Lucas Clark’s girlfriend?

“But hasn’t Lucas already gotten married?” asked a soft female voice.

that marriage by his father, who threatened

was evident

Belinda? She’s so unappealing and overweight. Besides, she’s an illegitimate daughter. Marrying her was Lucas’s way of annoying his father, of getting

private room, Belinda felt a chill run through her. Her complexion drained of color as the

had proposed, she remembered how her heart had soared with joy. She had been blissfully unaware of the harsh truth. She had believed herself incredibly fortunate, never realizing she was merely a

aln

married her because she was, in their cruel eyes, ugly

her body wavering slightly as she stood frozen in place. She clenched the door handle tightly to

Delight Desserts is way out in the eastern suburbs, and just getting there and back takes more than three hours. Besides, that place is notorious for its long queues. Surely, Belinda isn’t foolish enough to

go there even if Delight Desserts were in

on a stoic expression, and thrust the door to the private room open, making her

on the

man was Belinda’s husband, the