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.

however, didn’t allow her to fall into his arms. He kept her upright

eyes widening

Y-You…” Ryan stammered, his voice a mix of outrage and shock as he stared

a faint, almost mocking smirk curling on his lips.

jaw clenched, his fury barely contained,

would resort to such a

silence, Ryan scooped Verena into his arms

Lucas!” Johnson chuckled, clapping Lucas on the

his gaze shifting

froze. A flicker of something unreadable crossed her face before she turned

today was… impressive,” Bethany

her lips