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

Chapter 31:

After hanging up, Belinda stepped out of the room. Despite Holley’s offer to cook, Belinda did not let her enter the kitchen. Instead, Belinda prepared the lunch herself.

As they sat down to eat, Holley expressed her pleasure, saying, “I can’t remember the last time I had your cooking, Belinda. Your cooking skills are as good as always.”

“Then have a little more,” Belinda said with a smile.

“Okay, I will.” Holley returned the smile and then raised another topic, looking intently at Belinda. “So, you’ve formally recognized Santino and Mollie as your godparents, right?”

“That’s right,” Belinda responded nonchalantly.

Holley continued, “I heard the Thomas family has just purchased some land for a resort development project?”

steady look.

business partners for the new venture. Maybe our

maintained her composure. “I prefer not to get involved in the Thomas family’s business

said, “I’m not suggesting you meddle, just that you could mention it to your godfather. He’d likely listen

from Dad? Did he

Belinda cut her off, saying, “Tell him I won’t mention the matter to Mr. Thomas. If Dad is really interested in partnering with the

face fell slightly.

again, “Mom, let’s not discuss this further,

focus on enjoying

was about to say something but eventually chose

loaded the dishwasher, her phone

It was Harold calling.

“Hello, Harold,” Belinda said.