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.

glanced at her, his expression neutral. After a moment’s hesitation, he lifted his wine glass. He reasoned that, since Lillie was Belinda’s cousin, ignoring her

as the glasses touched, her grip

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

darkened as he pushed her

tales

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

tissue

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

Belinda said sharply. “Where

“I was just going to see if

to do

her

Belinda raised her voice, her tone leaving

Lillie heard Belinda’s firm tone, her eyes flickered with resentment, but under the watchful eyes of Debra and Percy, she didn’t