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?”

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

of

Sarai nodded earnestly, 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 never go through

faint, enigmatic smile. “Does Belinda know you’re telling me

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her head. “Of course not! She would never admit how she really feels. That’s why I wanted to talk to you in private. I don’t want to see

immediately. His calm gaze bore into

that Lucas was silent, Sarai continued in a sincere tone, “Mr. Clark, believe

second time I’ve ever seen her

“Second time?” he echoed, his voice tinged with a slight

and she stammered, “No, no! I-I misspoke! You’re the

flustered response betrayed her intent. She clearly wanted Lucas to think that her words

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

a step closer to him. “Wait, Mr. Clark, I didn’t