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

Chapter 470:

It wasn’t long before Belinda entered the restaurant. She made her way to a window seat on the opposite side.

A man who had been seated at the table stood up as soon as he spotted Belinda. He greeted her with a polite handshake, and they both took their seats. It was clear the man was thoroughly pleased with Belinda, his smile never wavering.

To Lucas, the sight of that was utterly unpleasant. However, after a short conversation, something Belinda had said caused the man’s smile to suddenly falter.

The man, Morse Wagner, could hardly hide his frustration. He had come tonight with clear instructions from his father: he had to win Belinda over at any cost. But now, Belinda was telling him she had no interest in relationships.

with

a gentle smile. “Ms. Wright, I sense some hesitation from you on this matter. It’s understandable, especially since you just got a divorce. It might feel too soon to consider finding a boyfriend. However, I’d encourage you not to

in response. “Thank you, but I’m really not in the

I think…” Morse began again, hoping to sway her, but Belinda interjected firmly, “Mr.

hardened once again. A sharp look flickered in his eyes. Subtly, he retrieved his phone from beneath the

Morse read the text, his eyes narrowing briefly. After a pause, he put his phone away. For the remainder of their dinner, the subject

she was out of sight, Morse surveyed the surroundings quickly. Confirming that no one was watching, he discreetly removed a small sachet from his pocket. He swiftly emptied its contents into Belinda’s wine glass and stirred the liquid with a clean

the trash bin. He adjusted his

from a secluded corner of the restaurant. Lucas sat there, his eyes intently