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.

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

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

Mr. Thomas!” Lillie exclaimed, flustered, as she grabbed a

he pushed

fantastic tales on gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s;

“Darren, why don’t you head

the tissue and left

seemed ready to follow Darren. “I’m really sorry, Mr. Thomas!”

right there,” Belinda said sharply. “Where

see if there’s anything

let out a scoff internally. “There’s no need for you to do that.

bit her lip,

her voice, her tone leaving no room

flickered with resentment, but under the watchful eyes of Debra and Percy, she