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?”

blinked. “Are you sure… I’m

“Yes.” Lucas nodded.

slow, triumphant smile curved Sarai’s

a doubt—the drug had

hesitation, she nodded. “Yes,

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the victim would perceive the person before

she could play the innocent victim, making Lucas

voice gentle and coaxing. “Lucas, you must be feeling unwell… I’ve booked a suite upstairs. Let’s go

exhaled deeply, as if suppressing his discomfort,

“Alright.”

go.” Sarai immediately stood, moving to his side and slipping

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

wasted no time leading Lucas

said, “You’re still feeling unwell, aren’t you? Why don’t you take off your

furrowed deeply, feigning discomfort, but