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

Chapter 749:

Lucas continued, his tone steady. “The restaurant’s surveillance footage was wiped, but across the street, another camera caught Kylee’s car leaving the restaurant. The timing lines up perfectly.”

Belinda’s expression hardened; she was now certain Kylee was involved in the matter.

After a brief pause, Lucas added, “But there’s one thing that I don’t quite understand…”

Belinda tilted her head, her gaze steady as she waited for Lucas to continue.

Lucas let out a measured breath before speaking. “Why does Kylee despise you so much?”

He couldn’t shake the memory of the past—just a few years ago, and Belinda had been close to Kylee, practically inseparable.

Belinda let out a dry laugh, her eyes narrowing slightly. “Isn’t it obvious? It’s because of you; your charm is just too irresistible,” she replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

“Me?” Lucas blinked in disbelief.

asked hesitantly, “Are

stating calmly, “Yes. Why else would she

she had first returned to the Wright family, Kylee had barely

when had

her more, chatting with her frequently, visiting the house where she and Lucas had lived at the time, and offering advice that always seemed to serve her best interests on the surface.

about women who had shown interest in Lucas, asking Belinda

you love at

that had contributed to the growing

stunned silence for a moment after hearing

know her well at all, and I’ve never really paid

Instead, she took a sip of water and

the dishes arrived, they started eating

dinner, Lucas kept placing food onto

with a heavier tone. “There’s one more thing I need to tell you about your mother’s car accident. I had someone look into