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

Chapter 58:

At these words, Mollie’s expression hardened, her eyes narrowing sharply as she looked at Tessa, her voice icy. “Mrs. Sugden, I would advise you to be careful with your accusations.”

Tessa responded swiftly, her tone feigning distress, “Oh dear! Mrs. Thomas, please, don’t take offense. I was merely conveying what I heard. And just before coming here, Ryan mentioned that your goddaughter has been involved with a married man!”

“Impossible! She is involved with a married man? You must be joking!” exclaimed a lady sitting by Tessa, her expression one of sheer disbelief.

Mollie’s attention piqued at the mention of a “married man.” She believed she knew who they were talking about. She laughed lightly. “Alright, Mrs. Sugden, perhaps you could enlighten us on who Belinie is allegedly involved with?”

Tessa responded, “The man in question is Lucas Clark of the well-known Clark family! Everyone’s aware that Mr. Clark is married, aren’t they?”

quickly returned to their previous calm and composed state. Tessa, noticing the doubtful looks around her, hastily added, “I swear I’m telling the truth! If you’re skeptical, just step outside and see for yourselves.

offending Mollie. Mollie, observing their

the group followed her lead out of the room. As they rounded the

patronizing tone, “Ms. Thomas, you should know Lucas is already taken. I’d advise you to keep your distance. Being labeled as

ovels .

“Surely you wouldn’t want whispers circulating that Mr. Thomas’ goddaughter is entangled

into laughter, clearly

some time since she had encountered someone so shameless. Turning to Verena, Belinda raised her eyebrows playfully. “Perhaps those cautionary words should

a “click” sound echoed nearby, and the door to the adjacent private room swung open. From his angle, all Lucas could see