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.

“Just one drink? I would’ve thought an entire bottle might

her mouth, the room seemed to hold its breath. Verena’s confident facade cracked, and her expression

next on

would say something so shocking—especially

An entire bottle of whisky! Do you even understand what could happen if someone consumes all of that?” Ryan instantly lost his

ended up in

Reed claim she’d do whatever it takes to earn

playing along. “You’re absolutely right! That’s exactly what I heard,

Verena

who had been so adamant about proving herself? Then they allowed her to do