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.

yourself with that woman Lucas married. Lucas was coerced into that marriage by his father, who threatened to kill you if

Verena’s doubt was evident

Besides, she’s an illegitimate daughter. Marrying her was Lucas’s way of annoying his father, of

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

Lucas 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

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let out a bitter laugh, her body wavering slightly as she stood frozen in place. She clenched the door

of Belinda, it has been five hours since she left. It’s doubtful she’ll ever show up. 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

even if Delight Desserts were in another city. Everyone knows

scornful remarks, Belinda inhaled deeply, put on a stoic expression, and thrust the door to the private room

figure of confidence and charm at the center of the room. Lucas was sitting on the

husband, the esteemed