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

Chapter 46:

Belinda recalled, from her understanding of Harold, that his reservations about Verena extended beyond mere background issues. If background were Harold’s only concern, she believed his reaction to Lucas bringing her home—given her own less prestigious origins—wouldn’t have been as accepting. Harold had welcomed her, despite her being an illegitimate daughter with less-than-favorable looks. So why the harsh stance towards Verena, whose only disadvantage was a deceased father and poor familial circumstances?

Besides, Verena’s aunt’s husband was the chairman of the Adams Group.

Belinda had assumed that Ryan, as Verena’s cousin, would be more informed about the matter. But it turned out he was equally in the dark.

Ryan’s gaze landed on Belinda, a new thought dawning on him as he hurriedly said, “Ms. Thomas, please don’t get the wrong idea. My cousin isn’t the villain here. She and Lucas share a genuine romance. It’s that ugly woman who is the intruder in their relationship.”

tone and narrowing eyes, she looked at Ryan and said,

chuckled. “Well, I do hold quite strong opinions about that woman. Ms. Thomas, you might not be aware, but that woman, born outside of wedlock, is not just unattractive and overweight—she also completely lacks self-awareness. She believes Lucas married her out of affection, so she assumes control

interfered with any woman who has conversed with Lucas or shown him

he scoffed, “She’s merely an illegitimate daughter of a modest family. Does

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she observed the disdain and mockery on Ryan’s face, her own expression turned cold. Then, she suddenly flashed a subtle smile and said casually, “I understand… Mr. Adams, wasn’t your mother once a destitute student sponsored by

stiffened but quickly masked it with a nod

isn’t it true that when your mother

her gratitude. Over time, she had skillfully charmed him, eventually becoming his mistress and sustaining the