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?”

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

business partners for the new venture. Maybe our family could be their

to get involved in the Thomas family’s

suggesting you meddle, just that you could mention it to your godfather. He’d

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

Holley hesitated before 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 Thomas family, he should approach them directly instead of trying to

face fell slightly. “Belinda,

again, “Mom, let’s not

“Can we focus

was about to say something but

as Belinda loaded the dishwasher, her phone

It was Harold calling.

“Hello, Harold,” Belinda said.