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.

down at Belinda, his voice low and threatening. “Behave, or

subdued by Lucas’ cold tone, Belinda stopped talking, her eyes glossy with unshed tears, making her seem

out a deep sigh, his frustration evident. Turning to Johnson, he said

forgotten boots to Lucas’ assistant, who quickly nodded in acknowledgment and hurried

captivating tales on

keep Belinda calm. However, once Belinda was inside the car, her spirited nature resurfaced as she

haste and confusion, she didn’t notice the low ceiling, and with a sharp thud, her head

pain, grabbing her head as

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

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

toward the Clark family estate,

down, she bounced back with renewed energy,