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

Chapter 1042

Chapter 1042:

Baker’s face flushed with fury, his expression darkening like a storm cloud.

Lucas said he was being lenient?

Holley had nearly been choked to death!

Lucas stood up from the couch, his tall frame looming over Holley. His sharp eyes glinted with a cold intensity as he spoke. “Holley, from this moment on, keep your distance from Belinda.”

The weight of his presence was overwhelming, like an immovable force crushing down on Holley, leaving her breathless.

A suffocating dread surged through her once more, paralyzing her.

Then, Lucas added, his voice low and icy, “You’d better be telling the truth about the sleepwalking. If I find out that’s not true, I will make you wish you were dead.”

Though his tone was calm, each word carried a chilling threat that sent shivers down Holley’s spine.

and strode out of the room, Gordon

felt the tension

His face was pale.

violently between ragged breaths, her face

walked to the door, checking the video intercom to confirm Lucas’ car had driven away. Only then did he let out a sigh of relief and return to the living room, his

on

But did you listen? You actually faked sleepwalking just to attack Belinda? Are you out of your mind? Look at the mess you’re in now! Not only did you put yourself at risk of infection, but you also nearly got yourself strangled to death! And

vented his anger, unable to hold back

continued to cough for a while, struggling

just… I can’t help

kill her? No! Then what was the point? You’ve only made things worse—for yourself and for all of

respond, her

suddenly thought of something and let out a cold chuckle. “Belinda isn’t even your biological daughter. Why should you care

snapped, his face hardening instantly. “Don’t you

could reply, he said, “For now, stay away from Belinda. Don’t go near her again. Just stay here and reflect on what

he turned and