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?”

Mollie’s implication, everyone turned their gazes to Lucas. Lucas met their gazes

leaving them visibly stunned.

What did you just say? Who is she?” Lucas paused, his expression resolute, before replying, “She is my wife,

present speechless, their expressions frozen in

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to Belinda, whose beauty was undeniable. To Ryan, she looked nothing like the Belinda he remembered. How could this graceful woman be the same Belinda

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

scoffed and added, “What? Must Belinda remain as you remember her? Can’t a birthmark disappear as

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