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

Chapter 89:

The rumor that the Thomas family was considering a partnership with the Adams family had been well-known among their tight-knit circle. However, just recently, the Thomas family had shifted course dramatically, searching for a new collaborator.

Ryan nearly let slip a curse at Belinda, catching himself with a glance at Lucas. He took a deep breath, his frustration evident. “I really misjudged Belinda. How could someone like her—an outsider to the Thomas family, really—sway the Thomas family to her side?”

Vincent inquired, “Is there nothing you can do to turn this around?”

With a heavy sigh, Ryan replied, “Mrs. Thomas made it clear that my family should forget about the collaboration. What more can I try?”

Yet, as he spoke, a new idea seemed to dawn on him. He looked hopefully at Lucas. “Lucas, could you help me out here?”

Lucas turned to face Ryan as Ryan continued, “Belinda always listens to you. If she could speak to Mr. Thomas on my family’s behalf, perhaps my family could still salvage this deal.” Ryan was also hoping to demonstrate to his father the real advantages of his ties to Lucas by doing this.

Lucas, pausing only to sip his drink, responded decisively, “I’m staying out of this.”

face clouded with disappointment. “Lucas—” He was about to continue when Vincent interjected, “Let’s not get stuck on this. Let’s just enjoy

of Lucas. Reluctantly, he lifted his glass and clinked

at Belinda and Bethany’s table, an

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fancy suits, though looking a bit shady,

to smile charmingly at the two

men put two drinks down in front

uninterested, said, “Sorry, I

just laughed and replied,

to his friend Aldo. “Get two glasses of water for them

thing, boss,” Aldo

I’m not drinking anything at

trying to persuade Belinda. “Come

Belinda didn’t say anything.

sitting next to Belinda, also showed no interest in the group of