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.

Verena’s side, crouching

stood frozen for a moment, looking dazed, as if the impact had knocked the

she finally turned to face the group, everyone could see the bump forming on

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daggers at Belinda, his voice full of fury. “Belinda! That was too much! Verena was only trying to explain herself, and you wouldn’t listen. Even if you didn’t appreciate her kindness, did you really have to shove

Belinda found herself being blamed for the

hastily said, “No, don’t hold Ms. Wright responsible. It was entirely because of my own

can you say she’s not to blame? Without her pushing you, you wouldn’t have slammed into

Belinda. “Honestly, Ms. Wright isn’t at

understanding

witnessing this, allowed a mocking

a condescending smile, her words sharp with sarcasm. “Verena, you’re repeating the same stunt you pulled at