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

Chapter 313:

Lucas hesitated for a moment. He knew Sarai wasn’t related to Belinda by blood, but she had always been like a sister to Belinda. Whatever she wanted to say to him, it would undoubtedly concern Belinda.

Without answering, Lucas turned and walked toward a quieter part of the house.

Sarai blinked in surprise but quickly followed him.

Lucas stopped at a small balcony, the night breeze ruffling his hair as he turned to face Sarai.

Parting his thin lips, he asked, “What do you want to talk about?”

“Mr. Clark, are you and Belinda really getting divorced soon?” Sarai asked, breaking the tense silence.

Lucas furrowed his brow, his expression unreadable. Instead of answering, he countered, “Is that all you wanted to talk to me about?”

and then shook her head. “No. I just… I wanted to tell you that Belinda really likes you. I think the reason she has even been considering the divorce is because she probably just

faint trace of amusement

her voice brimming with conviction. “Belinda and I grew up together—I know her better than anyone. Trust me, Mr. Clark, if you were just a little kinder to her, she would

quirked upward in a faint, enigmatic smile. “Does Belinda know you’re telling me this?”

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really feels. That’s why I wanted to talk to you in private. I don’t want to see the two of you split up. Please, just

didn’t respond immediately. His calm gaze

continued in

the second time

“Second time?”

and she stammered, “No, no! I-I misspoke!

wanted Lucas to think

a cold, humorless chuckle. “I see,” he said, his tone

Sarai took a step closer to him. “Wait, Mr. Clark, I