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

Chapter 93:

Bethany, unimpressed, snorted and replied, “Who knows if she is really drunk or just putting on an act?”

“You—” Ryan started, his irritation evident, but he stopped short. He knew better than to push Bethany too far, given her identity.

Before the tension could escalate, Lucas’ low, emotionless voice cut through the air. “What are you doing here?” he asked Belinda.

Belinda met his gaze with calm composure. “I just noticed someone I know and thought I’d come over to say hello.”

Ryan, seizing the chance, spoke before Lucas could reply. “Well, now that you’ve done that, you can leave.”

Belinda turned her head lazily, fixing Ryan with a pointed look. “Whether I leave or stay is up to me. Why are you trying to interfere here?”

Ryan was rendered at a loss for words for a moment, his expression darkening as frustration flared in his eyes. With a cold laugh, he retorted sarcastically, “Well, well, looks like your newfound status really has emboldened you! Mr. Thomas’ goddaughter is indeed not to be trifled with.”

gaze turned icy. “If you’re aware of that, then maybe you should

at Belinda, having nothing left

seat, observed Belinda with a casual demeanor, narrowing his eyes slightly. His eyes betrayed nothing, but he didn’t miss

claiming she was here to greet them? That was not true. She was clearly

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walked toward Verena, her patience wearing thin. She reached out, attempting to rouse Verena. “Miss Reed, wake up now. You should let go of Lucas

slapped Bethany’s hand away, groaning, “Don’t touch me! Go away… I don’t

flushed cheeks and incoherent muttering left little doubt about her intoxication. Her eyes were

clingy when she is drunk. She just happened to be sitting

to Belinda with a light shrug. “I hope you can understand this, Mrs. Clark. Once she has slept it off, she’ll

a laugh. The absurdity of Ryan’s words

look,

before locking briefly with Lucas’. Lucas met her gaze, his dark eyes calm and unreadable. He leaned back slightly, looking as