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

Chapter 1109:

After having lunch with Lucas, Belinda headed to the Grand Plains General Hospital to spend the afternoon with her grandmother.

Later that day, in a private dining room of an upscale restaurant, Kane leaned back in his chair, one eyebrow arching with curiosity as he looked at Lucas, who sat opposite him.

“Lucas, what’s this about? You don’t usually invite me out for pleasantries,” Kane said.

Lucas wasted no time on small talk. His gaze was sharp, his words precise. “Diego—you bribed him, didn’t you?”

At the mention of that name, Kane’s fingers momentarily tensed around his glass. His eyes flickered briefly, but he quickly composed himself.

Feigning ignorance, he furrowed his brows and asked, “Who the hell is Diego?”

Lucas exhaled a cold, humorless chuckle.

shift in Kane’s expression hadn’t gone unnoticed. Lucas had always been a master at reading people, and Kane’s

with an unyielding stare, Lucas leaned forward slightly. “Kane, have I been too lenient with you lately? Have you forgotten the methods I used in the past? Or perhaps the lesson from three years ago wasn’t painful enough for you?” His voice was calm, but the underlying threat

sent a jolt of

did Lucas think he was? He had endured more than Lucas ever had. And yet, here Lucas

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idea what you’re accusing me of. I don’t even know who this Diego is! I get that you don’t like me, but that doesn’t give you the right to randomly pin accusations on me!” His voice

believe

your tracks?” His eyes darkened, a lethal edge creeping into his tone as he delivered his final warning. “Kane, since you’ve

Kane heard that, his

a deep breath, his voice laced with frustration. “Lucas,

unmoved. His tone was cold and

another word, he rose from the sofa and walked out, not sparing

furrowed his brows as

sense of unease

Lucas so certain he was