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

Chapter 4:

With that, he ended the call abruptly.

Belinda stared at her phone as the call disconnected, a knot forming in her throat.

With a heavy heart, she composed a final text to Lucas.

Then, she removed her SIM card and discarded it in the nearest bin.

She pocketed her phone and walked away without a backward glance.

Today was not just any day—it was her departure day for Chixdon.

Belinda made a vow to herself that once overseas, she would erase all memories of Lucas from her mind.

the ambiance at the Thomas family estate

the grand banquet hall, laughter and conversations mingled with the thick fragrance of perfumes. The Thomas family, one of the top four influential families in Owathe, wielded considerable

of their family head’s goddaughter from overseas with a lavish banquet. The city’s elite had turned out in

that Belinda returned today as well?” Ryan Adams inquired from a corner

his fingers tightening around his wine glass. After a brief pause, he

blue suit,

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Ryan exclaimed, turning to look at Verena, who stood next to Lucas. “That woman Lucas married should have been gone from his life long ago. Congratulations, Verena. It must be only a matter of time

slight smile, her voice gentle. “Being close to Lucas is what matters to me, not the title of his wife.” Despite her words, her intent gaze on Lucas spoke volumes about her true feelings, her expectation to marry him

finger idly tapping

look, Ryan said, “Lucas clearly adores you, Verena. Once he is free from Belinda, he’ll no doubt make you his wife

unresponsive, seemingly lost in his

she was about to speak, but the room’s

of clicking heels resonated across