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.

at the contact. He gazed down at Belinda,

her eyes glossy with unshed tears, making her seem

deep sigh, his frustration evident. Turning to Johnson, he said briskly, “I’ve got this from here.” He then carried Belinda away without looking

Lucas’ assistant, who quickly nodded in acknowledgment and hurried

tales on

the car, Lucas managed to keep Belinda calm. However, once Belinda was inside the car, her spirited nature resurfaced as she climbed into the

notice the low ceiling, and with a sharp thud,

Belinda winced in pain, grabbing her head as she scrunched

her antics, a faint smile breaking through his stern demeanor. “Careful, you’ll hurt

eyes glued to the road ahead, consciously

estate,

seemed Belinda might calm down, she bounced back