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

Chapter 55:

She answered, “Harold?”

“Belinda, something urgent came up, and I can’t make it to lunch this time. You and Lucas will have to manage without me,” Harold said.

Harold’s words left Belinda feeling a touch of resignation. “Alright,” she replied softly.

Once the call ended, she stepped inside. She then said to Lucas, “Harold is caught up and can’t join us. He wants us to eat without him.”

Lucas showed no surprise. As they settled at the table, he looked at Belinda and said, “He has really gone out of his way to make us spend time together.”

Belinda remained silent.

sarcastically. “Belinda,

you to test me. I was unaware of any of this. And Mr. Clark, regardless of your father’s intentions—whether he’s trying to pair us

at her thoughtfully, his eyes narrowing as he replied smoothly, “It’s good that you think that way.” His gaze lingered on Belinda, pondering

ate their meal in silence, focusing solely on the

soon stood and excused

she bumped into Ryan and Verena. Neither Ryan nor Verena had anticipated seeing Belinda

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thought that she was irresistibly attractive. But remembering how Belinda had humiliated him

them a brief, indifferent look before shifting her attention away

at her disinterest. “Ms. Thomas,” Ryan called after her, halting her

face him, her expression composed. “Yes, Mr. Adams? Do you have anything to say to

probing. “I heard you’re joining the Cardiac Surgery Department at Grand Plains General