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

Chapter 656:

“Let go!” Belinda snapped, her voice cutting through Verena’s pleas. With a forceful motion, Belinda yanked her wrist away.

Verena lost her balance and spun uncontrollably, her body slamming into the wall with a resounding thud.

The force of the movement caused Belinda to stagger as well. Already a bit unsteady from the drinks, she was about to fall when a strong arm slipped around her waist, steadying her.

“Careful,” a deep, smooth voice murmured close to her ear.

Belinda tilted her head, her heart skipping a beat as she saw Lucas’ handsome face so close to hers.

For a brief moment, she froze, her pulse quickening. But she quickly regained her composure, stepping away from his embrace and standing on her own.

“Verena! Are you okay?” Ryan’s alarmed voice shattered the silence.

side, crouching down to help

dazed, as if the impact had knocked the wind

a second to gather herself, and when she finally turned to face the group, everyone could see the bump forming

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explain herself, and you wouldn’t listen. Even if you

found

was entirely because of my own

his face turning a shade of red with frustration. “How can you say she’s not to blame? Without her pushing you,

Ms. Wright isn’t at fault here. Ryan, you

considerable understanding throughout the

a mocking laugh

condescending smile, her words sharp with sarcasm. “Verena, you’re repeating the same stunt you pulled at Harold’s party. Time for some