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

Chapter 654:

“It’s good that you think that way,” Vincent commented approvingly.

With hopeful eyes and a gentle bite of her lip, Verena looked at Lucas. “Lucas, is it possible for us to still be friends?”

Lucas’ strikingly handsome face remained impassive. After Verena spoke, he replied in a calm tone, “We’ve always been friends.”

Verena flashed a wide, cheerful smile. “Perfect! Lucas, don’t worry. I won’t pester you anymore. We’ll keep things as friends should.”

“Alright,” Lucas responded, his tone indifferent. He glanced at her and added, “You can go and sit over there now.”

Verena froze for a brief second, the smile faltering on her lips. Then, she nodded. “Okay.”

She rose from her seat and moved to sit next to Ryan.

drink together,” Vincent

raised

sipped their drinks, Verena’s eyes drifted to Lucas. A faint, enigmatic smile curled

on Lucas? She would never

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just her

Lucas’ patience for her was wearing thin, and his attempts to distance himself from her were becoming

her approach, he

a plan, publicly declaring she

to make Lucas lower

no longer cared and then

by Lucas’ less dismissive demeanor tonight, her plan seemed to

couldn’t help but feel a surge

been sitting long when Lucas wanted to leave. Vincent seized the moment and suggested they all call