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

Chapter 159:

Lucas stared at Johnson, his features tightening. “Are you two close enough to have dinner alone?” His tone was icy.

Johnson offered a small, reassuring smile, attempting to diffuse the tension. “Yes, Belinda and I… we are friends.”

The word “friends” seemed to hang heavily in the air.

Lucas’ brow furrowed deeply, his skepticism apparent. Johnson and Belinda were friends? Since when? Why didn’t he know this?

Seeing that Belinda was already drunk, Lucas didn’t press the issue of their sudden friendship. Instead, he moved forward, his voice dropping to a sharp tone. “Hand her to me now.”

Johnson, recognizing the gravity of the situation, complied without hesitation, gently transferring Belinda into Lucas’ arms.

Belinda, disoriented from the alcohol, furrowed her brow and complained, “Stop moving around so much!” She waved her hand with impatience and accidentally slapped Lucas in the face.

darkened further at the contact. He gazed down at Belinda, his voice low and threatening. “Behave, or you’ll regret

eyes glossy

his frustration evident. Turning to Johnson, he said briskly, “I’ve got this from here.” He then carried

assistant, who quickly nodded in

tales on .

to keep Belinda calm. However, once Belinda was inside the

didn’t notice the low ceiling, and with a sharp thud,

in pain, grabbing her head as

smile breaking through his stern demeanor. “Careful, you’ll hurt yourself more,” he said, his tone tinged with a hint

front passenger seat maintained a rigid posture, eyes glued to the road

equally uncomfortable, accelerated toward the Clark family estate, hoping to end the chaotic journey as

it seemed Belinda might calm down, she bounced back