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.”

as she delivered a stern warning. “Miss Reed, consider this my last warning. If I catch you asking Lucas to see you at odd hours or delivering him meals like today, I will

her heel and stepped

from white to flushed as anger and humiliation surged through her veins. The power Belinda wielded over her,

were legally married, Belinda had every right to act as she had. And Harold—oh, how Verena’s resentment toward him boiled at that moment! Yet, as her initial rage began to wane, a sliver of

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she would make sure Belinda experienced the same kind of humiliation she had

back to reality. She took out her phone

night at ten, Room 3202,

phone, the message

curt, and it

immediately—it was him, the last person she expected to hear from at this time, the one who

heart pounded in her chest, and a cold sweat broke out