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?

knew all too well that it was just a ploy by Verena. Verena wouldn’t really dare to kill herself. It was simply a way for Verena to tighten her grip on Lucas, feeding his guilt and sense

hold. Thankfully, Lucas and Verena’s tangled mess no longer had anything to do

at the firm grip holding the cloth in place. But before she could react further,

her senses. “Oh no!” The cloth was

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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 him loosen his grip on Belinda’s mouth and nose. His hold on her shoulder released

air, but a sudden, constricting force clamped around her neck, cutting off her breath. The choking grip was immediate and unrelenting. Desperately, Belinda clawed at

face soon turned crimson as she struggled for air, the pressure stifling any chance

neck. Wasting