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.

fists out of frustration. She was

Lucas object to

exited the restroom, straightening her dress, ready

when she noticed a tall, handsome man

held his gaze

live now at

know Lucas

stop.” Lucas’s

and turned, her eyes

slight smile played on her lips as she

was soothing, like a

her forget the man who had brought so much pain

seeing Lucas now, she realized that his image was

could remain composed

at her words, staring at

smirk was tinged with irony as he said, “Belinda,