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

Chapter 123:

The muscles in Verena’s jaw tightened as she tried to keep her anger in check. “I’m glad you like it,” she replied.

Lucas, observing Belinda’s relaxed demeanor, couldn’t suppress a chuckle at the unfolding drama.

After a few bites, Belinda looked up at Verena, her voice playful yet sharp. “Miss Reed, next time you decide to bring my husband a meal, perhaps you could also send one to the Grand Plains General Hospital. For me.”

Verena blinked, taken aback by her words. Belinda batted her eyelashes innocently. “It’s just a friendly suggestion. After all, wouldn’t it be unfortunate if people began to talk when they learned that you brought lunch to my husband? You wouldn’t want people to get the wrong ideas, would you? But if you included one for me, that could actually enhance your reputation. You’d appear generous and considerate, rather than… Well, you understand what I mean.”

Her tone was sweet, yet the underlying meanings were unmistakable.

Verena’s face was a mix of emotions, her displeasure growing. She looked at Lucas for support, but he only gave Belinda a fleeting glance before looking away, disengaging from the situation.

strained smile. “I need to leave now. Please, enjoy your meal,” she

she was ready to leave,

you out, Miss Reed,” Belinda said as

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quickly refused, her voice firm. “No,

the refusal, Belinda closed the distance between them with a few swift steps. “Oh, come on, no need for such formality. You’re our guest, after all,” she said, her voice carrying a polite

the office. The elevator ride down was steeped in silence, the tension between the

silence, her voice casual yet carrying a serious undertone. “Miss Reed, your recent actions have been troubling me

composure cracked slightly. She looked up

keep your distance from my husband? Yet here you are, brazenly bringing him lunch

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together, a flush creeping up her neck. “Mrs. Clark, I apologize for that. It wasn’t my intention to make you feel that way. I was merely concerned… Lucas might be neglecting his

concern,” Belinda cut her off