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

Chapter 357:

Belinda stared at him, utterly speechless. Her anger surged, fueled by his shameless smirk. “You jerk! Is this your idea of teaching someone to swim? I’m done! I’m getting out of here—and I will tell Harold about this!” she snapped, her teeth clenched in fury.

“Calm down!” Lucas barked.

Belinda swung her arm, aiming another slap at Lucas’ shoulder. “Who do you think you are? Let me leave! I want out, you arrogant jerk!”

Lucas’ expression darkened, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “Belinda, keep this up, and I might just let you fall into the water. Want to test me?”

Belinda’s eyes widened in disbelief, a flicker of defiance flashing across her face. “You wouldn’t dare!”

“Try me.” Lucas’ voice dropped an octave, his low chuckle carrying a note of warning as he pretended to loosen his grip on Belinda.

Belinda froze, panic seizing her. Then, without thinking, she lifted her legs and wrapped them tightly around Lucas’ waist. The sudden move brought their bodies closer, the proximity electric.

Lucas’ pupils constricted. He was caught off guard by her action. His voice turned tense, barely above a growl. “Belinda, let go,” he said.

back defiantly, clinging to him tightly as though to challenge

again, his tone sharp yet

tightened her grip instead, Lucas’

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to pry her legs from around his waist. But Belinda only held on tighter, wrapping herself around him like

not shaking me off that easily!”

her brow furrowed as she felt something firm pressing against

her voice uncertain. “Something’s poking

realization hit her suddenly, and she quickly stopped talking. Her face turned crimson in an instant. That… that

Lucas’ face, which was now a mix of strained composure and mild exasperation. The atmosphere around them grew

cleared his throat, his voice low and gruff.

averted his gaze,

her legs from his waist and let go of Lucas. But the moment she let go, her body started to sink

word, Lucas’ hand shot out, grabbing her waist and pulling