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.

hassle at all. I don’t find it troublesome in the

him, her tone sounding more pitiful. “I really don’t mind it, Lucas. I’m happy enough

know… I know you and Belinda aren’t divorced yet, and my actions might 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

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Verena’s voice became more pleading than

gnawed at his insides. He couldn’t exactly pinpoint how

he simply stated, “You don’t have to do any

this willingly,” Verena said without hesitation, her eyes filled with unwavering devotion.

Lucas didn’t even feel any ripples of emotion upon hearing her profession of love. “Let’s just

never imagined that her heartfelt confession

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

in,” Lucas