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

stupid—how could she not notice Lucas’ growing impatience with her? Even now,

name would make Belinda the one to blame in the public

stories now

painfully in

a divorce… She couldn’t afford to sit idly by any longer. These petty

a move that would end their

eyes as she wiped away her tears. Her face hardened, a glimmer

Villas, during her lunch break,

took Kenia aside to explain everything about the

finished speaking, Kenia’s expression turned stormy. She spat out, “That Verena is

chuckled softly, offering no rebuttal. Kenia’s blunt words mirrored her own

With a deep sigh, she said, “Belinda, my dear, my heart aches for you. Why… Why did