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

Chapter 1161:

They had prepared this backup explanation in case things went south.

The excuse Holley had initially given was also premeditated, and she knew Belinda and Lucas would never accept it.

And so, they had crafted this alternative—the so-called “real reason.”

This fabricated revelation had been Holley’s idea.

She had made it clear to Sarai: under no circumstances was she to reveal the truth—that she had once injected Belinda with drugs.

Sarai had readily agreed.

After all, as long as Holley’s darkest secret remained hidden, she could continue to wield it as leverage.

Now, everything hinged on one thing—whether Belinda and Lucas would believe them.

Belinda’s sharp eyes narrowed slightly as she processed Sarai’s words.

had once seen a man… being close

memory from her childhood flickered in the back of

incident where she had returned home and noticed a

by the front door, but the moment he

Holley answered before she could see who was at

about it, Holley had dismissed

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explain why Sarai had something to threaten Holley

ever found out about

tone sharp and accusing as she turned to Holley. “So, because of this, you teamed up with Sarai

stammered, her lips trembling as panic washed over her. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I

she had bought

out

saying, “Belinda, I’m sorry! I know I was wrong! I swear, I’ll never have any inappropriate thoughts about Mr. Clark again! Please, consider that we

grew up together? When you threatened my mother and made her help you plot against Lucas, did you ever think about my feelings

voice rose sharply,