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

Chapter 995

Chapter 995:

Once their conversation ended, Darwin promptly contacted Kane, his fingers trembling slightly as he dialed the number.

As soon as the line connected, Darwin’s urgent voice demanded, “Were you behind what happened to Belinda?”

He dreaded that Kane might be responsible for this. He feared Kane had realized his affections for Belinda and, seeking to advance his own schemes, had deliberately exposed her to a life-threatening illness to sever his bond with her.

Kane, on the other end of the line, was momentarily stunned by the question. After a pause, he answered, “That wasn’t my doing!” He exhaled in frustration. “Since I instructed you to pursue Belinda and separate her from Lucas, why would I do that to her? What possible advantage would I gain from such an act?”

Darwin, on the other end of the line, fell into a brief silence, his fingers tightening around his phone as he processed Kane’s words.

Kane continued, his tone laced with sincerity, “I swear, I had nothing to do with this! I only just learned about the matter myself.”

was telling the truth—he genuinely had no prior

contracted HIV, it would bring no benefit whatsoever. If anything, it would only

telling the truth.

to visit Belinda, but she had turned him down, leaving him plagued with both concern and hurt. His

imagination at

for Nigel. However, his steps halted when he caught the sound of Carmelita’s laughter drifting

be able to seduce my brother now!”

There’s absolutely no future for Devin and Belinda. Belinda is an illegitimate daughter, divorced no less, and now carrying HIV. What nerve does she have to cling to Devin?” Carmelita’s voice dripped with glee at Belinda’s misfortune, her laughter

stomach no more. He strode onto the balcony, his eyes blazing with fury, and called out angrily,

Seeing Devin, she hastily muttered into the phone, “Uh, I-I’ll

an awkward smile