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

Chapter 152:

“Belinda, you’re here!” Holley greeted her with a bright smile, reaching out to take her hand warmly. “I’ve already ordered. Come, sit down.”

Holley guided Belinda to the table, her eyes narrowing playfully as she said, “It’s been ages since I’ve seen you. Why haven’t you come by to visit me recently?”

“I’ve been swamped with work lately,” Belinda explained, settling into the chair.

Holley gave a slight nod and said, “Yes, I’ve heard the rumors floating around the hospital.” Belinda didn’t respond, her gaze steady.

After a brief pause, Holley hesitated and then asked softly, “Belinda, I have to know—did you really get into the Grand Plains General Hospital because of your connection to the deputy director there?”

A faint, knowing smile touched Belinda’s lips as she met Holley’s eyes. “What do you think?” she asked.

her head, uncertainty in her gaze. “I

Holley said she didn’t know, Belinda knew Holley

Everyone says the doctors there are the best. After graduation, you were a stay-at-home wife at

I just want to know, did you invite me to lunch today just

care about you very much,” Holley responded quickly, her voice filled with

the best

her tone sarcastic. “Oh? Is that so? For a moment, I thought you called me here because you heard about my upcoming competition with Kylee. I thought maybe you wanted

Holley, her smile deepening with a hint of irony.

froze at Belinda’s words, her lips pressed together in an uncertain line. Belinda’s smile faltered as she

brief silence, Belinda scoffed lightly, her voice thick with sarcasm. “So… You really came here to tell me to let Kylee win the

us. I heard from your father that if Kylee loses, she’ll be dismissed from the Grand Plains General Hospital and never be

don’t!” Belinda’s face darkened, and