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.

over just a ‘friend’? Aren’t we all your friends here?” one of

girlfriend, isn’t she? Why keep secrets from

slight shake of his head and chose silence over further explanation, knowing it was futile to argue

suddenly spoke up, breaking through the banter.

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shifted, and everyone’s attention was

here to stay,”

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

in Chixdon, have you found a girlfriend yet?” Verena inquired, not missing

still looking for someone who understands my cultural background

so tell us—was the woman you had lunch with

sighed quietly, not wanting

asked, “How about you, Lucas? How have you been doing

been doing quite well,” Lucas responded