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

Chapter 124:

She stressed the words “twenty days” with a sardonic twist.

Belinda’s expression didn’t waver. “So what?” she retorted, her defiance clear. “Until Lucas and I are formally divorced, I remain his wife. And you, Miss Reed, are nothing but a homewrecker!”

Verena’s face contorted with emotion as she glared at Belinda. “Who are you calling the homewrecker here, Mrs. Clark? Lucas and I were in love first.”

Belinda’s laugh was light, almost airy, as she replied, “Lucas and I are still legally married, our union sanctioned and protected by the law. And you, Miss Reed? You’re merely an old flame of his, nothing more.”

Verena’s lips quivered, and she pressed them together, unable to counter the truth in Belinda’s words.

Belinda’s expression remained calm, her demeanor unshaken. “Once the divorce is finalized, feel free to pursue Lucas. Do whatever you want then. But before that, I expect you to respect my marriage with Lucas and keep your distance from him.”

my last warning. If I catch you asking Lucas to see you at odd hours or delivering him meals like today, I will

heel and stepped into the elevator without a

stood still for what felt like an eternity, the corridor around her fading into a blur as Belinda’s words echoed in her mind. Her complexion shifted from white to flushed as anger and humiliation surged through her

Yet, as her initial rage began to wane,

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legalities favored her, she would make sure Belinda experienced the same kind of humiliation

took out her phone and checked the message she had just received. When she read the contents, her face drained of

tomorrow night at ten, Room 3202, Sumner Hotel. Don’t be

as she gripped her phone, the message glaring back at

and curt, and it chilled

to hear from at this time, the one who

pounded in her chest, and a cold sweat broke out across her forehead