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

Chapter 177:

“Look who’s here, our busy bee.”

With a weary smile, Belinda replied, “This busy bee needs to catch up on some sleep after staying up all night yesterday.”

Mollie immediately adopted a more serious demeanor. “Then let’s cut the chatter. You should head up to your room and rest now.”

“Okay,” Belinda said, nodding appreciatively as she went upstairs to rest.

At The Harlequin Eats, Johnson and Lucas were having a meal together. Johnson turned to Lucas with a knowing smile and said, “This isn’t just a casual lunch, is it, Lucas?”

Lucas smirked slightly, his voice low and gravelly as he spoke. “Actually, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you.”

He set his fork down, meeting Johnson’s gaze squarely, and asked, “Is there more than just friendship between you and Belinda?”

a small, shy smile. “Well…

Lucas felt a sudden, inexplicable jolt in his heart. Johnson’s

for Johnson to continue in silence, his

more seconds before continuing, “Let’s just say that Belinda and I are merely very good friends. For now,

now?” Lucas echoed, each word hanging heavily in

all, no one can tell what

he implied with his tone

slightly, but before he could say anything, Johnson

Lucas, when are you

you ask?” Lucas countered

Johnson said, his smile deepening. “Both of you are close friends that I cherish deeply. It goes without saying that I care about your

gaze sharpened.

They stared at each other for a while

his expression turning earnest. “I won’t keep it from you any longer, Lucas. Over the years, I’ve come to