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?”

their gazes to Lucas. Lucas met their 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 eyes

silence, Verena regained her composure, her voice trembling. “Lucas… What did you just

speechless, their expressions frozen in disbelief. Mollie’s goddaughter Belinie was actually the elusive

stories

He turned to Belinda, whose beauty was undeniable. To Ryan, she looked nothing like the Belinda

by a distinct black mark on her face.

faces quickly turned dark. “Watch your 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,

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 heart fluttered uncontrollably at the sight of her. Now, to hear from Lucas that the woman who captivated him was the same one he had previously despised shook him deeply. How could he