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

Chapter 285:

He had seen through her ploy in an instant. She wanted him to declare to the world that they were genuinely in love, didn’t she? But if he did that, where would that leave Belinda? What would the public think of Belinda then?

As Lucas’ expression turned darker and more foreboding, Verena’s heart plummeted. She scrambled to explain, “I’m sorry, Lucas. I… I was panicked and desperate just now. My social media is drowning in hateful comments…”

It’s humiliating! I didn’t know what else to do, so I thought—”

Before she could continue, Lucas cut her off abruptly, saying, “That’s enough, Verena. I’m busy. You should leave.”

His tone carried a finality that left no room for argument.

Verena bit her lip, her expression a mix of pain and helplessness as she stared at him. But Lucas had already looked away, engrossed in his documents, signaling the conversation was over.

Resigned, Verena murmured softly, “Alright, Lucas. I’ll leave you to it.”

and quietly exited

streaming down her face. She wasn’t stupid—how could she not notice Lucas’ growing impatience with her? Even now, as

made it clear, clearing her name would make Belinda the one to blame in the public eye. He wasn’t willing to tarnish Belinda’s name, and that was why

stories

realization twisted painfully in

Lucas and Belinda would finally get a divorce… She

decisive, a move that would end their marriage for

as she wiped away her tears. Her face

lunch break,

aside to explain everything about the controversy surrounding the social

turned stormy. She spat out, “That Verena is utterly shameless!” Pausing briefly,

softly, offering no rebuttal. Kenia’s

deep sigh, she said, “Belinda, my dear, my heart aches for you. Why… Why did you have to fall for that scoundrel in