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?”

with a steady look. “Mom, where are you going with

know, the Thomas family is seeking business partners for the new venture.

“I prefer not to get

just that you could mention

“Is this coming from Dad? Did he ask you to talk to me

before Belinda cut her off, saying, “Tell him I won’t mention the matter to Mr. Thomas. If Dad is

face fell slightly. “Belinda,

interjected again, “Mom, let’s

we focus on

to say something

as Belinda loaded

It was Harold calling.

“Hello, Harold,” Belinda said.