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

Chapter 358:

Just as Lucas’ lips were about to brush hers, a shrill ringtone shattered the moment, cutting through the tension like a blade. Both Lucas and Belinda froze. Belinda’s eyes snapped open, her cheeks flaming as she quickly averted her gaze. Lucas exhaled heavily, clearing his throat as he also averted his gaze.

Wordlessly, he led Belinda toward the edge of the pool. Once there, he hoisted her onto the poolside with ease before climbing out of the pool himself. Belinda sat awkwardly, avoiding Lucas’ gaze as Lucas grabbed his towel. His brow furrowed slightly as he glanced at the caller ID on his phone.

After a beat, he answered the phone, his voice clipped. “Hello.”

The voice on the other end of the line was frantic. “Lucas! Verena has been kidnapped!”

Lucas’ eyes widened, shock flashing across his face. “What did you just say?” he asked.

“Verena went shopping with her friends today, but some men in black kidnapped her in the parking lot!” Ryan’s voice was tight with urgency.

Lucas didn’t waste another second. He

said briskly, “Verena has

for a response, he grabbed his towel

wrist. She said with a calm expression, “If Verena has been kidnapped, you should call the police—not rush there on your

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her. His expression was unreadable, but his voice was steady. “Even so, I still have to go

Her lips parted as she asked softly, “So

he answered

another word, he gently pulled his wrist from her grasp and walked away. He had always had a sense of responsibility toward

struggle to breathe. She then let out a soft, bitter laugh. She should have expected this, shouldn’t she? Lucas was always concerned when it came to matters about Verena. The lingering power of

did she have to compete

drowning her in a sea of insecurity and frustration. Distracted and not paying attention to her footing on

the water. A loud splash shattered