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

Chapter 869:

Lucas’ eyes met Nigel’s briefly, his gaze calm as he replied, “You’re always welcome to visit me. But as for the others…” He left the sentence unfinished, but the unspoken message was clear.

Carmelita’s face paled further, her expression crumbling into one of utter defeat. She opened her mouth, but before she could utter a single word, a frosty glare from Devin silenced her instantly.

“I understand,” Nigel replied, nodding.

Harold had remained silent throughout the exchange, watching as the Davidson family left. He didn’t think Belinda was in the wrong at all. And he was extremely satisfied with Lucas’ defense of Belinda.

“I’m sorry for that, Harold…” Belinda said softly, her gaze lowering.

“Why are you apologizing?” Harold’s brow furrowed.

“You’ve done nothing wrong. The only one who should be apologizing is Carmelita.”

lips together, nodding faintly

longer contain her fury. Her voice rose

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chimed in, his voice brimming with frustration.

to back down. Being chastised by both her grandfather and brother only fueled her fury. Her face flushed with indignation as she snapped, “What did I do wrong? Everything I said was the truth! Belinda couldn’t handle it, so she retaliated by dragging my past into this! She’s the one who crossed the line! Did she even stop to think about how exposing my past reflects on you

think about how Lucas and Harold might feel?” Devin shot back, his tone

badmouthing her. Where are your

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Devin with an icy

make this clear, Devin. I don’t like Belinda, and I’ll never

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