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

Chapter 383:

She paused for a moment, drawing a deep breath before continuing, “Even then, Lucas didn’t show any disgust. Instead, he comforted me. He told me not to worry and to focus on looking forward to our future together. I will marry him soon. So, Belinda, I hope you’ll keep your promise. Divorce Lucas tomorrow. Stop clinging to him.”

Belinda’s eyes narrowed, her face hardening.

She curled her lips into a faint, icy smile and replied, each word cutting and deliberate, “Whatever happens between Lucas and me is none of your concern, Miss Reed. If he made promises to you, that’s between the two of you. Whether I divorce him or not is my decision, and I don’t owe you an explanation.”

With a soft, mocking laugh, she added, “For now, though, Lucas is still my husband.”

So, you’d do well to keep your distance from him.

I have a terrible temper, and if I lose control and lay a hand on you, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Without waiting for a response, Belinda brushed past Verena and walked away.

and angry, Belinda forgot about the elevator and headed

of the stairs, Verena rushed

stood side by side at the

her grip firm. “Belinda!” she hissed. “Don’t you have any shame? You’ve been with my boyfriend for years! The position of Lucas’ wife belongs to me! He never loved you—he can’t even stand the sight of you. How long are you going to keep

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an icy gaze. “When Lucas and I got married, you two had already broken up. Are you saying Lucas should only marry you just because he dated you once? How

clutching her arm. “Let go,” she

snapped, her tone defiant. “Not unless you

patience already worn thin, shook off Verena’s hand and

before she could

suddenly leaned backward, her body

tumbled down the stairs, her scream echoing through the

in shock, instinctively reaching out to grab Verena, but

tumbled down the staircase, eventually landing with a loud

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