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

Belinda had a face that

new

that Kane had three

investigation. Lucas would stop at nothing to track down the culprit and exact

for someone else. Watching Belinda slip from his grasp and into another man’s arms would be far more excruciating than her death ever could

And third—Darwin.

was blatantly clear to Kane now that Darwin harbored feelings

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

more. “Did you hear me

forcing herself to nod. “Yes. Don’t

“That’s my good girl. Now, let’s not waste any more

sweeping Verena into his arms

The next morning,