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

Chapter 1156:

As Belinda and Holley stepped out, only Lucas and Sarai remained in the spacious, dimly lit private room. A heavy silence settled between them.

Sarai’s heart pounded, her nerves on edge.

Roughly ten minutes later, Lucas, who had been eating without much enthusiasm, suddenly shook his head slightly, as if he was feeling uncomfortable.

Sarai noticed it immediately. Her voice was laced with concern as she asked, “Mr. Clark, are you feeling alright?”

Lucas didn’t respond right away. Another two minutes passed before he finally lifted his gaze toward her.

Then, to Sarai’s delight, he smiled and murmured, “Belinda, why are you sitting so far away from me?”

Sarai’s pulse quickened.

Feigning confusion, she blinked and asked, “Um… Mr. Clark, what did you just call me?”

Lucas replied, “Belinda. What’s wrong?”

“Are you sure… I’m

“Yes.” Lucas nodded.

triumphant smile curved

now—without a doubt—the drug

hesitation, she nodded. “Yes,

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once the substance kicked in, the victim would perceive the person before them as the one they loved. And once it wore off, all memory of

over, she could play the innocent victim, making Lucas feel guilty toward

“Lucas, you must be feeling unwell… I’ve booked a suite upstairs.

as if suppressing his discomfort, and

“Alright.”

his side and slipping her arm around his to

the sheer disgust clawing at his insides. He let Sarai lead him out, following her to

no time leading Lucas

said, “You’re still feeling unwell, aren’t you? Why don’t you take off your clothes and lie down? I’ll give you a

feigning discomfort,