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

Chapter 50:

With this troubling thought, she buried her face in her knees. Suddenly, the balcony door clicked open. At the sound, Belinda raised her head.

“Why are you out here in the middle of the night?” Lucas asked, his voice rough with sleep.

Belinda looked up at him, her eyes wide with complicated emotions. After a moment, she turned away, unwilling to meet his gaze any longer.

Lucas frowned, annoyed by his own actions. He had woken to find Belinda missing from the room and felt a surge of worry. Now, finding out she was just on the balcony, he realized her insomnia was none of his concern!

Lucas was about to return to the bedroom, but then…

“Lucas.” Belinda’s voice, crisp and cool, stopped him in his tracks. “You really love Verena, don’t you?”

and then turned to

sardonic smile. “To marry an utterly repulsive

tone dripped

“Harold insists we wait a month before divorcing.

imagination at

gazed down at her, a trace of scorn flickering in his eyes as he said, “It’s good that you’re aware

worry. After a month, I’ll ensure the divorce

spoke, Belinda’s heart remained steady, her emotions seemingly

He felt unexpectedly annoyed by her indifference about the matter. This unfamiliar irritation made him frown, and he

that, he turned sharply and re-entered the bedroom, the balcony door closing

night. She found little rest that night, and by morning, dark circles had etched themselves under her eyes. After a quick application of makeup and adjusting her sleek black wig into a neat

Caiden’s contact was supposed to meet her at the entrance, but Belinda had suggested they meet directly at the department. However, as Belinda exited the