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

Chapter 422:

When Kylee thought of that, the turmoil in her eyes faded, replaced by a practiced calm. She managed a small, reassuring smile and looked up at Lucas.

She said, “Rest assured, Mr. Clark. I am not lying.”

Lucas tilted his head, his tone laden with unspoken meaning as he replied, “Is that so?”

He then turned and walked away, his tall, commanding figure exuding an effortless authority that left Kylee breathless.

Kylee exhaled deeply after Lucas left, trying to ease the tightness in her chest. Lucas’ presence was overpowering, a force that seemed to compress the very air around her. But the lie was already told. All she could do now was pray that Lucas would never uncover the truth, that he would remain in the dark forever.

Pressing her lips together, Kylee spun on her heel and left.

on her. During dinner, Holley kept slipping extra portions onto

why are you looking at

hesitated for a moment, her lips twitching as if she were searching for the right words. “It’s not that… It’s

her a faint smile, though her gaze dropped. She said, “There’s no need for you to worry about me. I’m

hard for you. Maybe you should talk to Mr. Clark again. There might still be

face darkened instantly. Her eyes snapped up to meet Holley’s. “Did Baker put you

not wrong. You still have feelings for Mr. Clark, don’t you? If so, then

sharp interruption came from Kenia, whose tone was as cold as her

stern expression, and she fell

not our place to meddle in her life under the guise of

understand,” Holley replied with a