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

Chapter 727:

At that moment, Lucas rose from the sofa with deliberate calm. Without a word, he extended his hand to Verena, pulling her up effortlessly.

Ryan’s face lit up with relief, hope sparking in his eyes.

But across the room, Belinda’s sharp eyes narrowed, a glint of coldness flashing through them. Her lips twitched into a subtle sneer as she observed the scene.

She couldn’t help but recall the moment Lucas had dodged Verena’s earlier attempt to hug him. At that time, she had felt a sense of satisfaction. But now, her joy seemed absurd.

Just as everyone thought Lucas was about to carry Verena away, he did something that made everyone freeze in shock.

With a swift, decisive move, Lucas grabbed Verena’s arm with one hand and delivered a precise chop to the back of her neck with the other.

“Ugh…” A faint groan escaped Verena’s lips as her eyes fluttered shut. She slumped forward, unconscious.

He kept her upright by her shoulder, maintaining

froze, her eyes

mix of outrage and shock as he stared at

Verena over to Ryan, a faint, almost mocking smirk

jaw clenched, his fury barely contained, but he said

have thought Lucas would resort to such

his arms and left,

Lucas!” Johnson chuckled, clapping Lucas

respond, his gaze shifting

for a brief moment, Belinda froze. A flicker of something unreadable crossed her face before she turned

impressive,” Bethany murmured, leaning

respond, her lips pressed into a thin