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

Chapter 228:

Lucas turned and left the room without another word.

Verena watched Lucas leave, a triumphant smile lighting up her face. Despite Belinda’s efforts to win Lucas’ affection, Verena was confident in her own strategies to bring him back to her.

At the Grand Plains General Hospital’s Cardiac Surgery Department, an unexpected visitor arrived to see Belinda just before lunchtime.

As Belinda scrutinized the man standing before her, she asked impatiently, “Mr. Adams, what do you need?” Ryan, captivated by the sight of Belinda’s enchanting visage, felt a flutter in his chest.

He said, “How about we go out for lunch, Belinda?”

With a dismissive laugh, Belinda replied, “There’s no need for that. Just tell me what you want to say.” She believed their relationship wasn’t close enough to justify casual lunches. She had shared a meal with him last time solely to extract information.

“Ah, I see. Now that you have the Thomas family’s support, I

for his sarcastic remarks. “Is there something you actually need to say

Belinda’s voice triggered Ryan’s annoyance. He let out a cold laugh and replied, “At that party, when Lucas intervened on your behalf and later kissed you, you must have felt

composure. She

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because it would look bad if you were too intimate with another man since you were still his wife. That was his only reason for doing that. And about that kiss? It was merely to prevent your embarrassment in front of others. Don’t think too much

coldly, “Why would you care what I think about the incident?

he took a deep breath and said, “Lucas didn’t return home last night, did he? Do you know where he was, or who

waver as she remained silent. Ryan smiled slightly and continued, “Lucas

Despite her efforts to remain composed, a hint of paleness on her face betrayed her inner turmoil. It turned out Lucas hadn’t made it home the previous night because he had been spending time with Verena. It

laugh at herself internally. She believed Ryan wasn’t deceiving her. She knew she could easily