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

Chapter 166:

Lillie, on the other hand, turned her glare on Belinda. How could Belinda just sit there and let Darren humiliate Kylee like that? Were they not family? Did Belinda find this amusing? Was she secretly enjoying the spectacle now?

Lillie’s disdain for Belinda deepened as she looked at her.

Kylee forced a tight smile, her voice strained. “Yes, I understand.”

The tension at the table became palpable, but Darren and Belinda seemed untouched by it. They sat together, chatting softly, entirely unconcerned with the others.

Lillie, however, wasn’t ready to let things be. With a glass of wine in hand, she approached them, her smile practiced.

“Hello, Mr. Thomas. I’m Belinda’s cousin, Lillie Barnett. It’s a pleasure to meet you today.”

“May I have a drink with you?” she asked.

lifted his wine glass. He reasoned that, since Lillie was Belinda’s cousin, ignoring her completely would be impolite. Besides, Belinda hadn’t mentioned any bad blood between them, so their relationship must

with Darren’s. But just as the glasses touched, her grip faltered, sending wine spilling

I’m so sorry, Mr. Thomas!” Lillie exclaimed, flustered, as she grabbed a tissue and

expression darkened as he pushed

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a tissue, her voice calm. “Darren, why don’t you head to

tissue

however, seemed ready to follow Darren. “I’m really sorry, Mr. Thomas!” she called after him, taking a

said sharply. “Where are you

to see if there’s anything I can do to help

a scoff internally. “There’s no need for you to do that. You can sit back down,” Belinda said, her

bit her lip,

her tone leaving

with resentment, but under the watchful eyes of Debra and Percy, she didn’t say anything