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

Chapter 157:

“Cheers,” Belinda said, raising her whiskey glass and clinking it with Johnson’s. She downed her whiskey in one go and immediately topped up her glass.

“Another one,” she said, consuming three glasses swiftly. As she reached for a fourth, Johnson quickly intervened to stop her, saying, “Hold on, that’s plenty! You’ll be completely drunk soon if you keep this up.”

Belinda waved off his concern nonchalantly. “Don’t worry; I can handle it.”

“Even if your alcohol tolerance is high, this isn’t the way to drink,” Johnson cautioned.

After a pause, he asked worriedly, “What’s driving you to drink like this?”

With a bitter chuckle, Belinda opened up about her looming competition with Kylee. Johnson’s brows furrowed with concern, prompting him to ask, “What happened after you agreed to compete with her? Has your father talked to you?”

her head slightly, saying, “It’s

let out a sarcastic chuckle and continued, “She is hoping I will let

Johnson’s shock was evident. “Your mom really said that to you? She wants you

confirmed it with a nod. “Yes, strange, isn’t

he had just heard. After a

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to be expelled because of her rivalry with me, it would only make things more difficult for us

concern; it’s not unfounded. But still… asking you to lose to Kylee because of that? That’s not right! Is she aware of what losing could mean for

breath before she relayed the disheartening things Holley had

laugh. “She is certainly only looking out for her own interests, isn’t she? But has she thought about how you’ll maintain your dignity in the Clark family if you really lose? And with everyone already talking about the matter, if you let Kylee win, it will only fuel the gossip even more. You can’t make compromises this time!”

said, “I’ve already given her my word.

Belinda’s words, Johnson furrowed his brows, worry etched on his face. “Belinda! Have you lost your mind?” he exclaimed, his voice

sharp. “Why are you so worked up? I