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

Chapter 499:

In truth, just now, a small crack had formed in her guarded heart. Perhaps the warm and affectionate atmosphere had momentarily clouded her judgment. She had almost agreed to Lucas. Thankfully, Ryan’s call had snapped her back to reality. Lucas was still Lucas—the man who always placed Verena first. That hadn’t changed at all.

Once again, she had been left alone. The only difference was Lucas’ half-hearted offer to bring her along. In hindsight, the brief flicker of hope in her chest felt foolish and absurd.

She picked up her fork again and resumed eating in silence. The food was so delicious; it would be a waste not to enjoy it.

Thirty minutes later, Belinda finished her meal and stepped out of the restaurant. She decided that a walk might do her some good. Her steps were unhurried as she walked down the street. Her spirits weren’t high, but they weren’t as low as she had braced for. After all, she had seen this coming already. Wasn’t it always this way?

Verena. Whenever Verena needed him, he ran to her without a second thought. And Verena’s so-called suicide attempt? Belinda knew all too well that it was just a

believed Lucas would never break free of Verena’s hold. Thankfully, Lucas and Verena’s tangled mess no longer had anything to

about to turn back, a cloth appeared out of nowhere, clamping over her mouth and nose. Belinda’s hands shot up to claw at the firm grip holding the cloth in place. But before she could react further,

“Oh no!” The

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narrowed as she held her breath and drove her elbow sharply backward. Her attacker grunted as the force of the blow made

around her neck, cutting off her breath. The choking grip was immediate and unrelenting. Desperately,

turned crimson as she struggled for air, the pressure

out in pain, and his grip weakened around her neck. Wasting no time, Belinda grabbed his arm, bent slightly, and hurled him over her