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

Chapter 524:

Lucas shook his head gently. “Carola, this was Lyle’s idea, not mine.

I’m merely taking his advice. Besides…”

He paused for a moment, his voice lowering to a measured tone. “Isn’t your daughter known for her dramatics? I thought she might appreciate the spotlight.”

Carola’s face changed.

She was caught off guard by Lucas’s words.

She quickly said, “Lucas, this issue—”

“Carola,” Lucas interjected, his impatience thinly veiled. “I have been quite lenient out of respect for you. Otherwise, I would have asked Kylee to apologize to Belinda and slap herself in front of the entire hospital staff.”

Struggling for words, Carola fell silent.

speak up but eventually stopped himself, knowing his objections would not change Lucas’s mind

not to do that, I won’t force her. I

as Lucas paused

bracing for

stay silent

a light chuckle, he said, “That recording from yesterday might just play

drained of color in

continue working at the Grand Plains

keep Belinda from being upset by your presence, it seems you will need

the threat in it

was tightening around her throat, making it hard to

up in her eyes as she stammered out, “I-I will apologize

conceding was

glance, his lips twisting into

you

coffee cup down with a gentle clink, stood up, and left