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

Chapter 6:

“You can’t pursue her.”

“She’s not an option,” Lucas interjected in a low, gravelly voice, cutting through the chatter.

Hearing that, Ryan and Verena were visibly taken aback. They both turned to look at Lucas.

“Why not?” Ryan demanded, confusion in his voice.

Lucas’s face was expressionless, his gaze fixed on Ryan. “Because I said so.”

His voice carried a commanding tone, his striking features betraying no emotion.

Expressions shifted on both Ryan’s and Verena’s faces.

Verena looked at Lucas and opened her mouth, about to speak. But before she could say anything, Lucas abruptly rose from the sofa and exited the room.

him leave, her hands balling into fists out of frustration. She was

to Ryan pursuing

the restroom, straightening her dress,

abruptly when she noticed a tall, handsome man casually leaning against the wall

held his gaze for a second before casually

now

she didn’t know Lucas at all, ignoring his presence

stop.” Lucas’s

her eyes

lips as she said, “Can I help you with

soothing,

thought three years would help her forget the man who had

she realized that his image was already ingrained in

could remain composed in front of

chuckled coldly at her words, staring at her

as he said, “Belinda,