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

Chapter 145:

“How could you do that earlier, Caiden?” Belinda said, her voice sharp with frustration the moment the call connected.

On the other end of the line, Caiden let out an awkward chuckle, his unease evident. “Star, I know I was wrong this time. I broke my promise. But what could I do? You saw the situation—I had no choice but to agree!”

Belinda’s voice was tinged with irritation. “You agreed, fine. But why on earth did you have to throw in that idea about promoting me to attending physician?” Belinda asked, her frustration clear.

Caiden responded with a firm tone, “What else was I supposed to do? We couldn’t just let them walk all over us without putting up a fight, could we?” He spoke with complete conviction, as though what he had done was the only reasonable course of action. “If we’re going to make this interesting, there has to be something on the line. Rewards, penalties—basic rules,” Caiden said, his tone serious.

Belinda raised an eyebrow. “You could’ve just offered your bonus,” she replied coolly.

Caiden paused and then laughed awkwardly. “Uh… That didn’t exactly occur to me at the time.”

really?” Belinda’s voice dripped

quickly said. “Look, the bet has been made, and the plan is already in motion. Complaining about it now

this—to make up for all this

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point, despite her reluctance, Belinda had no choice but to accept the situation. She decided

insisting I address the issue properly. I know Turner is behind this, and I won’t let him off the hook. He needs

an eyebrow, intrigued. An anonymous complaint?

just you and Kylee, but Turner and me as well,” Caiden

Don’t worry,” Belinda replied, her voice cool and assured. When

a little. “I have no doubts about your ability to handle the type-B aortic dissection

“I’ve used the virtual surgery system plenty of

him. Of course! How could he have forgotten who Star’s mentor was? For