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

Chapter 724:

Belinda didn’t so much as glance in his direction. Instead, she turned to Bethany and asked coolly,

“If someone talks to me, am I obligated to respond?” Bethany smirked, barely suppressing a chuckle. Regaining her composure, she added matter-of-factly, “Not at all. Whether you respond or not is entirely your choice. No one has the right to force you.”

“Ryan,” Verena called softly, stopping him before he could argue further. Then, turning back to Belinda, she bit her lip, her expression resolute. “Ms. Wright, I’m serious. I’ll do anything for you to forgive me.”

Hearing this, Belinda let out a soft, amused laugh. Her lips curved into a sly smile as she turned to Verena. “Really? You mean to say that as long as I forgive you, Miss Reed, you’d be willing to do anything?”

“Yes,” Verena answered without hesitation, her nod firm and her expression unwavering. “I mean it, Ms. Wright. Please believe me.”

studied Verena. Then she said,

pause, she continued, “Just one drink? I would’ve thought an entire bottle might be

left her mouth, the room seemed to hold

next

Belinda would say something so shocking—especially right in front

An entire bottle of whisky! Do you even understand what could

entire bottle of whisky, he had ended up in the hospital that very night, undergoing a stomach lavage. It was an ordeal

“Didn’t Miss Reed claim she’d do whatever it takes to earn my forgiveness? Or did I misinterpret

right! That’s exactly what I heard, too. Or is her so-called sincerity nothing more than

exchange backed Verena

she the one who had been so adamant about proving herself?