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.”

a moment, a hint of concern flickering in his

okay with? Lucas and I can barely stand each other anyway. It’s better for everyone if we just get the divorce over

discomfort passed through Belinda, though she quickly masked

carefully, seemed to weigh her words. Was this truly

available

irritation.

Verena. Even if you and Lucas do divorce, Harold will orchestrate things so that

dislike Verena so much? If it’s about status, that doesn’t make sense. After all, even I—an illegitimate child—am accepted

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

this day. When Harold first found out that Lucas was dating

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