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

Chapter 679:

She looked at Lucas, struggling to speak. After a while, she finally said, “Lucas, we’re friends, aren’t we? Why are you treating me like this?”

She had thought that being labeled as a “friend” might allow her to remain close to Lucas, possibly making him let his guard down. She had not expected…

Lucas met her eyes with a cold stare, his lips twisting into a mocking sneer as he responded without hesitation, “We are friends, yes. But Belinda is uncomfortable with you being too close to me, so you need to keep your distance.”

When Verena heard Lucas’ cold words, her face instantly lost all color.

A piercing ache shot through her heart.

At that moment, waves of anger and jealousy overwhelmed her.

Nevertheless, she said nothing; instead, she quietly moved to sit by Vincent.

Vincent, observing Verena’s ashen face, couldn’t help but feel sympathy for her.

Lucas had fallen for Belinda,

Verena had

this was to be

only hold one

on

amused laughter after

away

a pause, she added, “However, you showing up today

just let out a

the wedding ceremony

face alight with happiness, clearly

daughter

expression was

regard Moshe as her greatest enemy. Minna’s sour expression embarrassed Moshe, causing his smile to fade

Minna’s hand a bit too firmly as