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

Chapter 130:

After they finished eating, Belinda dropped Johnson off at the Hoffman family home and then continued to the hospital to carry on with her responsibilities.

In the evening, in a cozy corner of a distinguished restaurant, Johnson’s return had sparked a mini-reunion among a group of friends with strong connections to both him and Lucas.

Vincent initiated the conversation, saying, “Johnson, tell us the truth. Who were you having lunch with today?”

“You just got back, and instead of catching up with us immediately, you were out eating lunch with someone else? Sounds fishy,” another friend added playfully.

“Come on, spill it. Are you dating someone? Did you have lunch with that person?”

“You must have had lunch with a woman, right?”

Surrounded by the gentle ribbing of his friends, Johnson couldn’t help but sigh, a hint of resignation in his demeanor. “She’s really just a very good friend of mine, not what you’re all thinking,” he explained.

just a ‘friend’? Aren’t we all

admit it—she’s your girlfriend, isn’t she? Why keep secrets from

his head and chose silence over further explanation,

deep and commanding voice, suddenly spoke up, breaking through

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shifted, and everyone’s attention was

to stay,” Johnson

wonderful! It means more time for us to spend together,” Verena said with a smile, which Johnson returned

nearly three years in Chixdon, have you

smiling. “No, I’m still looking for someone who understands my cultural background here.” That sparked further

tell us—was the woman you had lunch

wanting

asked, “How about you, Lucas?

quite well,” Lucas responded