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.

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 completely would be impolite. Besides, Belinda hadn’t mentioned any bad blood between them, so their

as the glasses touched, her grip faltered, sending wine spilling

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

he pushed her

fantastic tales

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

accepted the tissue and left

sorry, Mr.

Belinda said sharply. “Where are you

was just going to see

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

her

her tone leaving no room for

under the watchful eyes