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

Chapter 179:

Silence fell between them following the exchange. Lucas resumed his meal, his brow furrowed in displeasure. What was wrong with the chef here today? Why did everything taste so off?

During their meal, Lucas’s curiosity overcame his irritation, prompting him to inquire, “Johnson, why do you have feelings for Belinda? What’s so special about her?” What on earth was so great about that woman?

Johnson replied with a soft smile, his gaze thoughtful. “It’s difficult to explain. Even if I could articulate this, you wouldn’t understand what I feel. You have to interact with Belinda in person and really see her with an open heart to understand the nuances that make her so charming.”

Lucas’s gaze dropped, his long lashes veiling whatever emotion flickered in his eyes, rendering his thoughts unreadable to Johnson.

Looking at Lucas’s reaction, Johnson spoke up, his smile tinged with relief. “I’m actually glad to hear you don’t have feelings for her, Lucas. Otherwise, I’d have no chance competing against you.”

Lucas remained silent, offering no response.

“Because, you know, Belinda has feelings for you. If you felt the same about her,

softened

lunch, Lucas and Johnson went their separate

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Consortium, tension hung thick in the air throughout the afternoon. Employees trod carefully, their voices barely

Lucas, was not in the

CEO’s office on the top floor, Lucas’s voice could be heard sharply

you have to offer when you fail? If you can’t manage such a simple task, how do you expect to run a department? I expect a

CEO’s office watched as the director of the creative

gulp, the on-duty secretary swallowed

you see it? Mr. Clark is in

secretary and the other two assistants responded quickly, nodding in

odd, though. Mr. Clark was fine this morning. What could’ve happened at lunch to change his mood