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

Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097:

Verena’s expression darkened as she said, “So it was you! Why would you do something like that?”

Although she had desperately wanted Belinda to be infected, she wanted it to be real.

A deception like this wouldn’t last forever—it was bound to be uncovered. And whoever was responsible would be at risk of exposure.

Taking such a reckless risk for a lie that couldn’t withstand scrutiny… It wasn’t worth it.

Kane, however, remained unfazed. “If Belinda had HIV, Lucas would leave her,” he stated matter-of-factly. “That would finally give you a chance to be with Lucas, wouldn’t it?”

But, of course, that wasn’t the only reason.

There was another hidden motive—one Kane chose not to reveal to Verena. If Belinda believed she was sick, Darwin would have a chance to get close to her.

could swoop in, offering her comfort, whispering reassurances,

Darwin played his cards right, he might really win her

through even in the

made him

Kane’s words, Verena felt utterly

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that Lucas loved Belinda so much that he was even willing

kept

if Kane realized just how much Lucas cherished Belinda, he might begin to question her worth and even

not something she

about the matter today,” Verena said. “Lucas is undoubtedly digging into this. Are you absolutely certain you covered your tracks?

voice remained calm. “Relax. There’s nothing for them to find. I made sure of it. They

a fraction of

exchanging a few more words with

employee at the Grand Plains General Hospital received