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

Chapter 428:

Harold waved her off with a dismissive hand. “I don’t trust your promises at all. It’s already settled. If you don’t want Lucas here, I’ll keep an eye on you myself. Is that what you want?”

Belinda’s shoulders slumped in defeat. “Harold…”

“Enough,” Harold said in a tone that brooked no argument. “I’m heading out now. Lucas will stay here with you.”

Then, he stood up and turned to look at Lucas. “Lucas, I’m leaving her in your hands. If anything happens to her, I’ll hold you accountable.”

Harold turned on his heels, leaning lightly on his cane as he prepared to leave.

“Harold!” Belinda called after him, trying to protest one last time.

But Harold didn’t even glance back, merely waving a hand in a casual farewell as he exited the room.

shut behind Harold, and the room fell into an

Lucas seemed to

Lucas could say anything,

there’s no

can go take care of your own matters. I’ll be fine on my

know if

expression darkened at Belinda’s words. “Didn’t you hear what Harold just said?” he asked in

Harold asks about this, I’ll just tell him

was calm as she said that.

with a sharp, penetrating gaze, as if staring at her

lips curled

a low voice, “What are you afraid