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

Chapter 1044

Chapter 1044:

“Why?” Verena’s eyes widened in confusion.

She couldn’t understand why he didn’t want her to kill Belinda.

It made no sense to her. Weren’t Kane and Lucas sworn enemies? Wouldn’t the simplest and most effective way to make Lucas suffer be to take the life of the woman he loved?

Kane’s expression remained unreadable as he stated flatly, “Because I said so. I have other plans for Belinda. Your only task is to focus on marrying Lucas. That’s all you need to worry about.”

“But—” Verena pressed on, frustration creeping into her voice, only for Kane to cut her off coldly.

“There’s no buts.” Kane’s eyes gleamed dangerously as he shot her a sidelong glance, his voice low yet laced with an unmistakable warning. “Verena, when it comes to Belinda, you’d do well to obey me without question. If you dare defy me again… You already know what I’m capable of.”

A cold shiver ran down Verena’s spine. Her face paled instantly.

She couldn’t understand. Why was Kane so adamant about not killing Belinda? Wasn’t it obvious that killing Belinda would be the most effective way to exact revenge on Lucas?

have feelings

the reason behind

face that men

what’s new

Verena didn’t know was that Kane had three

Belinda would undoubtedly provoke Lucas into launching a full-scale investigation. Lucas would stop at nothing to track down the

come from the death of a loved one. It came from being forced to watch that person fall for someone else. Watching Belinda slip from his grasp and into another man’s

And third—Darwin.

now that Darwin

it, the consequences would be irreversible. Their relationship would be damaged

more. “Did you hear

herself to nod. “Yes. Don’t worry; I won’t do anything

smirk before he kissed Verena. “That’s my good

into his arms before striding toward

The next morning,