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.

a man… being close

childhood flickered in the back of

incident where she had returned

door, but the moment he spotted her, he quickly

answered before she could see who was at the door, her first words

it, Holley had dismissed

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man have been one of Holley’s secret

why Sarai had something to threaten

if Baker ever

a deep breath, her tone sharp and accusing as she turned to Holley. “So, because of

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

words implied she had bought

out a

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 for even

sharply,