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

Chapter 81:

Kylee’s scream reverberated through the dining room, sharp and piercing. “Belinda, have you lost your mind?”

“Belinda, what are you doing?”

The room froze, everyone stunned by the abruptness of Belinda’s action. Even Lucas’ eyes widened in shock at the scene unfolding before him. But within seconds, his surprise softened into a composed curiosity, his eyebrows arched slightly.

Belinda set the bowl down slowly, her gaze coldly sweeping over to Kylee, who cradled her hand in agony. With a dismissive scoff, she said, “Since everyone is so convinced I burned Kylee’s hand on purpose earlier, I thought I’d not let your accusations be in vain. Now, I really did it intentionally. Happy to own up to that now.”

Kylee stared at Belinda, her expression contorting with pain and shock. She was furious, unable to comprehend Belinda’s audacity. She was in disbelief over what had just transpired. How could Belinda have dared to do that to her? Had Belinda lost her mind? And right in front of Lucas, no less? Wasn’t Belinda concerned that Lucas might see her as cruel and arrogant?

he advanced towards Belinda. “I’m going to teach you a lesson right now!” As he spoke, he lifted his hand

to raise her

low and steady, carrying a hint of an implicit threat. He locked eyes with Baker, his lips curling into a faint, chilling smile. “Have you considered the consequences of what

like a hard blow, halting him mid-motion. His body tensed up, and he seemed momentarily paralyzed, the gravity of Lucas’s question sinking in. After a tense

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had sided with Belinda under such circumstances. In the past, such behavior from him would have

Belinda was shocked. She had not expected Lucas to defend her. Regaining her composure, she said with a calm tone,

the car, Belinda felt that her emotions were still turbulent. After a few seconds, she turned

didn’t do it for you.” Starting the engine, he added in a low, raspy voice,