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

Chapter 39:

Belinda turned, her expression sardonic. “Concerned about your image? But why should I care about that?” she retorted, her eyes flashing with defiance. “I’ve already signed the divorce papers. As far as I’m concerned, our marriage is over. We should stay out of each other’s business, okay?”

Rising from the couch, Lucas locked his cold gaze on Belinda. “As long as the divorce isn’t finalized, we’re still considered married in the eyes of the public! Your behavior could bring unwelcome gossip upon the Clark family. Do you wish to tarnish my name and my family’s name with your actions?”

Belinda responded with a dismissive chuckle. She smirked, eyeing Lucas with derision. “Oh, Mr. Clark, you don’t have to worry about that. Not many are even aware that I am Mrs. Clark. Your family’s reputation isn’t my concern, nor is it tied to my actions.”

Caught off guard, Lucas paused, a realization dawning on him. Throughout their three-year marriage, his social outings with Belinda had been rare. It wasn’t that he was ashamed of her or didn’t want her to accompany him; it was that Belinda herself didn’t want to go. As a result, few knew much about Belinda being his wife; everyone only knew that his wife was unattractive and overweight.

Belinda’s gaze hardened as she noticed Lucas’ silence. “The entire time I was away, Verena clung to you like a shadow. Your public affair with her didn’t seem to concern you then. Why the sudden pretense of propriety now?” she questioned, her tone laced with irony.

expression, a thought halted him, and

know my affairs, even from abroad. It almost feels like you’ve been

a brief moment. She hadn’t actively gathered such information; it was Bethany who had shared the details with her. With a mischievous smile and

is your

her gaze with a calm expression, his lips twitching into a slight smile. “Is that so?” he asked,

of the conversation, Belinda turned on her heel and walked toward the

between them

sleep eluded Lucas. He woke up the following morning with

full of energy. She had just returned to her room after breakfast