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

Chapter 169:

“The only reason they haven’t reconciled yet is because of their pride.”

Then, she fixed her gaze on Lillie and told her directly, “Besides, there is no way in hell Darren will ever like you.”

Belinda knew exactly what kind of person Lillie was—a vain and selfish gold digger. Lillie had even built a reputation for being a school bully back when they had been young. Darren didn’t deserve to be with someone like her.

And if, by some twist of fate, Darren somehow did take an interest in Lillie, Belinda swore to herself that she would do everything in her power to tear them apart for Darren’s sake.

“You!” Lillie seethed, her face turning red with fury.

After a while, she composed herself, took a deep breath, and straightened her back. “I can’t know that for certain if I don’t try!” she declared with renewed conviction.

“There is no need for you to try,” Belinda retorted almost immediately. “Your efforts will go to waste because your goal is an impossible one!”

darkened in an instant. “Are you saying that you won’t help me win Darren

of contempt.

as she went on to warn, “Let me make myself clear, Lillie. You will never bother Darren again, nor will you even think about using me as a way to get close to him. If I find out that you’ve sprung yet another ridiculous attempt to catch his attention… Let’s just say

turned on her heel

content

all she could really do was stomp

face Kylee, her eyes still wide and a little

lips into a thin line and

down, Lillie,” she finally managed to say, albeit stiffly. “Belinda meant nothing

fool! She doesn’t want me to get anywhere near Darren!” Lillie exclaimed in

though,” she said with a sigh. “Belinda seems particularly protective of Mr. Thomas. I once mentioned wanting to meet him, but Belinda was against it. She was very adamant about it, too. If I didn’t know any better, I might have thought she was worried I was going

was laden

eyes narrowed with her own suspicions. Could it