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

Chapter 146:

During this time, she received a call from Harold, asking her to join Lucas for dinner that evening. Although she felt a hint of resignation, she agreed. She knew too well that Harold wasn’t going to give up trying to push her and Lucas together. Even if she refused to join Lucas for dinner this time, Harold would find another way to make them spend more time together. To save Harold the trouble, she decided to go along with it.

Later, just before the workday ended, Belinda received another call—this time from Debra.

“Belinda, let’s have dinner tonight,” Debra suggested with her usual cheerful tone.

“Sorry, I already have plans tonight,” Belinda replied, keeping her voice even.

Debra’s curiosity got the better of her. “Plans? Who are you having dinner with tonight?”

Belinda’s brow furrowed slightly at the question. She responded with a neutral tone, “Someone you don’t know.” Realizing how intrusive her question had sounded, Debra quickly apologized, “Sorry, Belinda, I didn’t mean to pry. I just asked that without thinking.”

fine,” Belinda replied with

before continuing,

you have time after dinner tonight? Maybe we could hit the Dream Club

then, too,” Belinda declined once again, her tone polite but

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on the line, stretching out for what felt like an eternity.

seconds passed before Debra’s voice broke through, softer than usual.

felt a wave of resignation. She didn’t like being put on the spot like this—it made everything feel too awkward. “No, you’re overthinking this,” Belinda replied softly,

other end of the line

said, “Belinda, honestly, I have so few people I can really talk to. Even though we haven’t known each other for long and haven’t met often, I really like you. I hope we can be friends. But if I’m bothering you, or if you don’t like me, just tell me, and I’ll stop bothering you.” Her voice was tinged with

Belinda sighed and thought it over. She didn’t dislike Debra, but they didn’t have much in common to talk about. Still, there was no