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

Chapter 229:

Belinda nonchalantly shrugged and said, “Could it be because Lucas has been unusually attentive to me lately, making Verena feel uneasy and insecure? That’s why you’re here, isn’t it? If Verena was really secure in her relationship with Lucas, why would she feel the need to constantly remind me that Lucas loves her? Once Harold’s birthday has passed, Lucas and I will end our marriage, and Lucas will marry her. That’s the plan, right?”

Caught off guard, Ryan momentarily struggled to find the words to respond, his expression shifting as he tried to put his thoughts together. After a brief pause, Ryan replied with a mocking tone, “She keeps reminding you of her relationship with Lucas to ensure you don’t misinterpret his recent kindness toward you. What if, when it’s time for you and Lucas to divorce, you change your mind and use Harold to pressure Lucas into staying with you?”

Belinda scoffed derisively. “That’s something Lucas and I will decide, isn’t it? You really shouldn’t concern yourself with it, Mr. Adams.” Her gaze hardened as she said sharply, “Is there anything else you want to say? If not, I think it’s time for you to leave.”

Without waiting for his response, Belinda walked past him and left the room.

Watching her leave, Ryan felt a surge of irritation, but having conveyed his message, he saw no reason to stay any longer.

to admit. During her lunch break, she found herself unable

Ryan any further. Exhausted by the end of the day, Belinda slumped into a chair to recover her energy. Returning to the Clark family’s home

favorite

return, Belinda rose from the sofa and approached

her and said nothing. Earlier in the afternoon, Belinda had received a call from Kenia, who had finally decided to visit Owathe. Kenia had meant to come sooner,

Belinda suggested, “Would you like to have a meal with my family tomorrow?

“I don’t have time for that.” He paused for a moment, fixing Belinda with a penetrating look. Speaking slowly, his voice carrying a chill, he added, “I will also not attend

a memory seemed to strike him, and he added, “I only

daze, overwhelmed by a flood of emotions. His blunt denial served as a

inquired if Lucas would join them for dinner the following day, she had