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

Chapter 198:

Baker’s face hardened, his voice turning cold and resolute. “The matter of Holley and the matter of Belinda are not the same. Madonna, you’re in the wrong concerning the matter with Holley. You should apologize to her.”

Madonna folded her arms defiantly, her jaw set. “Dream on! I’ll never apologize to that despicable homewrecker!”

“You!” Baker’s temper flared, his voice rising, but he stopped himself, his fists clenched at his sides.

Madonna, however, ignored his anger, standing her ground. The atmosphere between them grew heavier, the tension thick and unyielding as neither was willing to back down.

After a long moment of silence, Madonna’s expression shifted slightly, as though a thought had just crossed her mind. She turned to Baker, her tone tinged with a hint of curiosity. “Baker, tell me—what exactly happened to Ryan’s family after he crossed Belinda?”

he seemed stunned, but then, something clicked in

voice carrying a probing edge. “What do you mean

rolling her eyes dramatically. “How would I know? Belinda told

place. “Looks like it’s about that matter,” he said after thinking for

into the story world at

steady and factual, without any embellishment. He

sank in, Madonna’s complexion paled noticeably. Her breathing grew shallow, and she took several uneven breaths before she

Baker’s as she continued, her voice rising with desperation, “Baker, you’re lying to me! Just so I’ll apologize to Holley, you and your daughter are teaming

with calm resolve and replied, “If you don’t believe me, feel free to ask around yourself. This matter has been the

at a loss for words. Her throat worked as she swallowed hard, her visible struggle betraying her internal conflict. Deep down, she knew Baker wasn’t lying. She believed he wouldn’t fabricate something of this magnitude just

how much the Thomas family valued Belinda, it wasn’t beyond reason that they would refuse to