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

Chapter 279:

However, before she could finish, Lucas quickly interjected, “Ryan took the photos…”

“I’ve tracked down who uploaded them. They were merely trying to stir up drama.”

Stunned by his interruption, Belinda fixed her gaze on Lucas, momentarily lost for words. Her gaze met his, full of bewilderment. Why was Lucas going out of his way to cover for her actions? He must have realized that she had been the one who had asked people to post those photos.

She had prepared herself for this, ready to admit her involvement if questioned by Harold or anyone else, prepared to face any criticism. Her decision had been driven by a desire to get back at Verena, but it also inadvertently cast Lucas as the villain in the eyes of the public. Overwhelmed by her emotions at that time, she had acted impulsively… And yet, she hadn’t anticipated Lucas stepping forward to help conceal her involvement in this.

Harold, visibly angry, pounded his fist onto the table. “Ryan’s actions are disgraceful! I need to call Matias and see what his family is up to! Do they think they can disrupt our lives without facing the consequences?”

Lucas remained quiet. Softening his tone, Harold then turned to Belinda, saying, “I will take care of this. Don’t worry.”

with

should go and rest now,” Harold said, signaling

rose, replying, “Try to get some

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“Will do,” Harold replied.

went back to their bedroom. Once the door was closed, Belinda broke the

him, she awaited his

responded plainly, his

composure, asked, “Aren’t you going

the corners of his mouth, Lucas said, “I figured it was your way of retaliating against Verena, and perhaps

his understanding. She then asked, “So why did you choose to cover for me

gaze. After a brief pause, he gently opened his mouth and spoke in a subdued tone, “I just don’t want to complicate matters further.” With those words, he turned

for a moment before leaving the room and