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

Chapter 60:

Meeting alone with a married man like Lucas—imagine the rumors if people find out about the matter!”

Mollie responded with nothing more than an icy glance directed at Tessa. A wealthy lady nearby, sensing the tension, subtly pulled at Tessa’s sleeve, urging her to drop the subject. Tessa complied outwardly but scoffed inwardly, amused by Mollie’s discomfort.

Darren, after hearing Ryan’s moralistic stance, let out a scornful chuckle. He fixed Ryan with a look of disdain and countered, “Who said Belinie’s last name was Thomas? And who told you Belinie is her actual name?” Ryan’s and Verena’s expressions faltered, confusion spreading across their faces. What did Darren mean by that?

“Belinie, come here,” Mollie called out, breaking her silence for the first time. Belinda made her way past the gathering of elite women to stand beside Mollie. Mollie affectionately adjusted Belinda’s hair and then, with a pointed look at Lucas, her voice cool, urged, “Lucas, perhaps you’d like to introduce her properly to everyone?”

gazes with steady calm, and in a low, firm voice, he said, “She is Belinda

like a thunderclap, leaving them visibly stunned. Ryan and Verena stared at Lucas, their

Verena regained her composure, her voice trembling. “Lucas… What did you just say? Who is she?” Lucas paused, his

but also the affluent women present speechless, their expressions frozen in disbelief. Mollie’s goddaughter Belinie was actually the elusive Mrs. Clark! This revelation

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face. “Impossible! How can she be Belinda?” Ryan erupted, his voice filled with disbelief. He turned to Belinda, whose beauty was

“Belinda is ugly, overweight, and marred by a distinct black mark on her face. How can she and Belinda be the same

words, Ryan!” Darren’s tone was cold. After a pause, Darren scoffed and added, “What? Must Belinda remain as you remember her? Can’t a birthmark disappear as time passes? Really, Ryan, is this your defensive response

no words emerged. He was in denial. In the past, he had looked down on Belinda, finding her unattractive at a mere glance. Yet, astonishingly, he had fallen deeply for her three years later, vowing to win her affection! Even today, his