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

Chapter 216:

Just then, his phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he stepped aside to answer the call.

“Hello.”

“Baker, how did the competition between Belinda and Kylee go?” Holley’s voice came through the line, tinged with curiosity.

Baker’s jaw tightened, his voice laced with anger. “Belinda won.”

“What?” Holley’s shock was palpable. “Belinda won?” She blinked. How could this be possible? Belinda had promised her she would let Kylee win!

Baker said in a sarcastic voice, “None of us expected this outcome, but it’s the truth. Belinda won, and Kylee lost. And as if that weren’t enough, Belinda gave Kylee a choice—to stay at the hospital as an intern forever or leave entirely. Very generous, don’t you think?”

Holley fell silent, the weight of his sarcasm sinking in.

a moment, she said, “I need to go. We’ll talk later.” Before Baker could

long time, but Belinda did

again, waiting as the tone

message to Belinda. “Call me

into fiction

what Holley wanted to talk about, and at this moment, she had no desire to discuss anything remotely

untouched, she

in Belinda’s honor. He had spared no effort, inviting a mix of colleagues and acquaintances to

room bustling with people. She maintained

smile, raising his glass high. “To Belinda, our newly promoted

“Congratulations!”

“Cheers to that!”

good wishes, though most of it felt hollow. Only a handful seemed genuinely happy for Belinda.

the drink in his hand. His lips curved into a sardonic smile as he spoke. “Funny, isn’t it?