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

Chapter 777:

“Lucas, wait!” Verena lunged forward, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.

“Please, don’t leave! Let me help you. I can help you, Lucas. Just this once. I’m begging you!” Her voice trembled, thick with desperation. At that moment, Verena let go of all her pride and dignity. She gripped Lucas, telling herself she wouldn’t let him go. She couldn’t afford to. If she did, she would never get a chance to be together with Lucas again.

Lucas, however, looked at her with nothing but contempt. He jerked her hands off him with brutal force, his touch cold and unforgiving. He then shoved her away.

“Get lost!” His voice was rough, raw with anger.

Without sparing her another glance, he walked away.

On the floor, Verena was left crumpled in defeat. She watched him leave, tears flooding her eyes. Desperation broke through her, and she cried out, “Lucas… Don’t go! Please… Don’t leave me!”

But Lucas didn’t turn around. The only sound that followed was the sharp, final slam of the door.

frustration. “Ah!” she screamed, her fists pounding against the cold floor in rage. A torrent of resentment surged through her, each wave

this happen? Why

for Belinda! What had gone wrong?

been simple—drug him, take control,

it

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he walked out of

was going to

risked everything. And for what? So Belinda could win in the

thought of this made Verena want to bang her head against the wall. The

staggered down the hallway, driven by the burning pain that still racked his body. When he reached Belinda’s door, he didn’t hesitate. He pressed the doorbell over and over, his hand shaking

heart pounded in his chest, the pressure almost

voice finally called from inside, her

It’s me.” Lucas’