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

Chapter 45:

Ryan’s eyes flickered with a sharp awareness at Belinda’s question. He wondered if she was truly interested in Lucas.

With a thoughtful nod, he replied quickly, “Yes, Verena, my cousin, was Lucas’ girlfriend and remains the love of his life.”

Belinda smiled slightly. “But I’ve heard rumors that Lucas is married already, and… His wife isn’t your cousin.”

Ryan’s expression darkened instantly. “Lucas’ wife? She’s nobody—overweight, with an ugly birthmark on her face.”

Lucas married her solely to protect my cousin. When Verena returned three years ago, Lucas sought a divorce immediately. Yet, his wife was too cunning and escaped overseas. Otherwise, Lucas and Verena would have been reunited in marriage by now. Lucas has assured Verena that they will marry immediately after he divorces that woman.”

paused for a moment before adding, “No one can disrupt the bond between Verena

hardened, her grip on her fork tightening. Though she had carried the weight of this knowledge for three years,

his eyes and continued, “Moreover, there was another factor behind Lucas’

her gaze to meet his, feeling

love are at

Perez family, one of the most prominent families among the elite, for Lucas to marry. Marrying Miss Perez would have devastated Verena. Miss Perez’s beauty and

Her throat constricted, making each swallow painful. Internally, she derided the extremes Lucas had gone to

Thomas, are

He had intentionally crafted it to convey to Belinda the depth of Lucas’ affection for Verena. His goal was to make Belinda believe that she had no chance with

said were true. Her heart throbbed with a slow, relentless pain as she struggled to calm her emotions. Managing a forced smile, she said, “That’s odd. If Lucas cherishes Verena so dearly, why would he