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

Chapter 120:

The looks she received were mixed with curiosity and suspicion, the rumors having made their rounds. Yet, Belinda’s demeanor remained unshaken, radiating indifference to the gossip swirling around her.

This left her colleagues puzzled, unsure whether to believe she had a thick skin or to admire her stoicism.

Meanwhile, in the CEO’s office of the Triumph Consortium, Verena entered with a homemade lunch for Lucas.

“Lucas, you’ve been working nonstop all morning. Please, take a break and eat something,” she said, setting the lunch box down on the table.

Lucas looked up from his papers, his expression slightly softened but resolute as he replied in a firm tone, “Verena, you don’t need to bring me lunch from now on.”

Verena’s smile froze at Lucas’ words. She looked at him, her expression tight. “What’s wrong, Lucas? Did I do something wrong?”

“No, but bringing me meals every single day must be a hassle for you,” Lucas replied.

her head earnestly. “It’s no hassle at all.

“I really don’t mind it, Lucas. I’m happy enough just to be able to see you every

be considered inappropriate by most. But I can’t help it. I just really miss you, Lucas. I want to see you as much as I can. At least for today, I’d like to make sure you’re eating well. I’ll leave once you’re done. Surely, that isn’t too

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Verena’s voice

insides. He couldn’t exactly pinpoint how he felt about the situation, but he knew it made him

“You don’t have

unwavering devotion. “Lucas,

of emotion upon hearing her profession

imagined that her heartfelt confession would elicit no reaction

her throat and tried to keep her panic from showing. She opened her mouth to say something when

Lucas called