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.”

hint of concern flickering in his

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

words, a flicker of discomfort passed

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

available at

scrutiny, rolled her eyes with a hint of irritation. “Why

steady tone. “Harold would never allow Lucas to end up with Verena. Even if you and Lucas do divorce,

does Harold dislike Verena so much? If it’s

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

mystery to this day. When Harold first found out that Lucas was dating Verena, he didn’t seem too

as he continued, “But somewhere along the way, Harold’s attitude