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

Chapter 282:

“Stand up!” Matias commanded again, his voice cold.

“Verena, just stand up,” Ainslie said softly.

Verena paused for a moment before standing up.

“You are not a direct Adams family member, and therefore, I cannot discipline you,” Matias said.

A look of shock spread across Verena’s face. She was taken aback by Matias’ words. In the past, Matias had always treated her as if she were his own child. It seemed that the incident this time had pushed him to a point where he was ready to reject their familial bond.

Ryan, looking desperate, glanced up and said, “Dad!”

“Silence!” Matias snapped.

“Did I not explicitly tell you to keep Verena away from Lucas until his divorce was complete? What did you promise me? You

I am easily

his head,

cold laugh. “Don’t think your silence will make this go away. Today,

the room tensed visibly at

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this time,” Ainslie implored,

Ryan! It’s my fault entirely—he only wanted to help me. If you really want to punish someone for this, you

the butler, Neil Collins, and commanded

off to

knees, his spine rigid, accepting his fate in silence, a quiet resignation etched across his face. He understood the futility of pleading—no words could temper his father’s wrath.

reappeared, clutching a thick, ominous horsewhip in