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

Chapter 1218

Chapter 1218:

Belinda glanced down at the new drink, then slowly shifted her gaze toward Verena, her eyes turning cold.

Verena covered her mouth, feigning shock, and offered a faint smile. “Oh! I’m so sorry, Ms. Wright. I didn’t mean to do that. I hope you won’t hold it against me.”

But her eyes betrayed her. A flicker of smugness flashed as she shot Belinda a glance. She then turned and walked away as though nothing had happened.

Bethany’s fury flared instantly. She lunged forward, ready to grab Verena. “Verena! You—”

“Leave it, Bethany.” Belinda caught her arm, stopping her.

“She is so rude,” Catherine muttered, her voice sharp with anger. Belinda’s gaze followed Verena’s retreating figure. Her eyes narrowed, an unreadable glint flickering across them.

Finally, she pulled her gaze back and turned to Bethany. “Come with me. I need to wash my hands.”

Bethany nodded. “Okay.”

the restroom. The brief commotion barely stirred the crowd and was

and Vincent made their way to Belinda and Bethany. Lucas looked at Belinda, his voice low. “I heard Verena

Belinda could even open her mouth, her face

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faint smile, trying to

but the grim set of his face

exchanged glances, both frowning. Something about Verena’s behavior

the point of that? What did she

action seemed childish, not

she frustrated and

it made

a sharp, shrill voice cut through the air.