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

Chapter 128:

Belinda had first met him through Lucas, and though Johnson had never joined in with the others in ridiculing Belinda, they had not been close at the time.

That had all changed when Belinda had moved to Chixdon, where Johnson had been sent by his father to manage their company.

It was there, through several chance encounters, that their bond grew stronger, and they became close friends.

Hearing Johnson’s words, Belinda shrugged, her tone calm. “Not yet. We were supposed to head to the courthouse that day, but Harold was hospitalized, so we couldn’t finish the paperwork.”

Johnson raised an eyebrow, his expression thoughtful. “Harold really doesn’t want you and Lucas to divorce, does he?”

Belinda didn’t miss a beat. “I’ve already spoken to him about this. After his birthday, I’m going ahead with the divorce no matter what.”

for a moment, a hint of concern flickering in his eyes. “Are you

almost sardonic smile as she answered, her voice steady, “What’s there to not be okay with? Lucas and I can barely stand each other anyway. It’s better for everyone if we just get the divorce over with. Then, he will be free to be

words, a flicker of discomfort passed through Belinda, though she quickly masked

weigh her words. Was this truly her resolve, or was it simply a mask

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with a hint of irritation. “Why are you staring

briefly drifting before he spoke in a steady tone. “Harold would never allow Lucas to end up with Verena. Even if you and Lucas do divorce, Harold will orchestrate things so that Lucas marries someone else—someone from

Harold dislike Verena so much? If it’s about

question before, but he had been clueless. Now, she wondered if Johnson might

this day. When Harold first found out that Lucas was dating Verena, he didn’t seem too bothered. He probably thought it was just

the way, Harold’s attitude shifted. He suddenly became adamant that Lucas break up with