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

Chapter 704:

Belinda answered firmly, “Absolutely, there’s nothing more to it.”

“Too bad. I was beginning to think there might be something more going on between you and Darwin,” Johnson teased.

“You’re overthinking it,” Belinda replied with a small eye roll. “Alright, I’m hanging up now.”

She ended the call and began walking toward her office. However, as she took her first step, she noticed a man standing not far ahead. Belinda paused for a moment. After a brief hesitation, she moved toward the man and asked, “What brings you here?”

Lucas’s expression darkened as he confronted Belinda, his voice tense. “What’s going on between you and Darwin?”

Belinda’s face betrayed a flicker of annoyance. “Why do you feel the need to ask me that?”

hesitation, Lucas replied, “Considering I am your ex-husband and now pursuing you, I need to

and I are just friends. The photos you’ve seen are misleading—they only look that way because of the angle. There’s nothing more to explain.” Belinda turned to walk away,

you see him as just a friend,

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a hospital, not the place for unnecessary drama.” She had no intention of becoming the center of attention

private,” Lucas suggested, releasing

reluctant nod, and started walking again. She knew that if she didn’t agree, Lucas wouldn’t leave. Arguing with

quiet corner, Lucas said, “Belinda, could you please maintain some distance

He wanted to command her to avoid Darwin but knew that being too forceful would only backfire, pushing

and frustration, though difficult to suppress, gave him no right

mine. He hasn’t done anything wrong or mistreated me. There’s no reason