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

Chapter 280:

“What? You were behind it?” Norma reacted with astonishment before Harold could say anything.

After a brief silence, she asked, “But why?”

Belinda responded calmly, “Ryan sent me those photos. He frequently boasted about how well Lucas was treating Verena and their apparent closeness. I tolerated it at first, but eventually, it felt like my patience was being seen as a sign of weakness. I’ve repeatedly warned Verena to keep her distance from my husband, but to no avail. Her disregard could be overlooked once or twice, but she’s grown increasingly audacious. That’s why I decided it was time for the public to see her true nature.”

When Norma heard Belinda’s words, her brow furrowed in disapproval. “That may have settled the score with Verena, but Lucas was unfairly implicated as well.”

Belinda pressed her lips together for a moment.

Preparing to reply, Harold interjected decisively, “So what if Lucas got implicated?”

Harold fixed a stern gaze on Norma as he said, “Isn’t Lucas also to blame in this matter? Didn’t he choose to venture out in the dead of night to see another woman? Was it not him who was embraced by Verena? Had he been a bit slower, wouldn’t Verena have kissed him? Can you truly claim your son is completely innocent here?”

is not in the wrong here! The public’s criticism of Lucas is

done

face. “Thank you, Harold.” She

your next

rest as well,”

do.” Belinda nodded and departed from

Belinda, Norma turned toward Harold with a reproachful tone. “Why aren’t you supporting our son? It

“Belinda is our daughter-in-law, isn’t she? So, she is also our family, not an outsider. Also, think about it—did

muttered, “I concede that Lucas wasn’t entirely blameless, but Belinda should have considered

out to see Verena that night,

“Try to see the situation from

pressed her lips together as