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

Chapter 1228:

A few moments later, Carmelita stepped into the room.

“What’s going on?” she asked, her voice composed, though her gaze flickered for a split second when she noticed Belinda and Lucas seated on the sofa. She quickly masked her emotions.

Nigel turned his attention to Lucas. “Lucas, she’s here. Say what you need to say.”

Lucas’ piercing gaze locked onto Carmelita. “I’ll give you a chance. Tell the truth yourself.”

Carmelita frowned slightly, feigning confusion. “Tell the truth? About what?” She let out a nervous chuckle. “Lucas, I don’t understand what you mean.”

dropped a degree colder. “The Alvarado family’s banquet last night. The maid. The drink spiked

slightly, though she clenched

he confronting her based on irrefutable proof, or was he simply fishing

matter what, she couldn’t

“I have no idea what you’re talking about! The banquet? A maid? What does any of this have to do with

could respond, Devin’s voice rang out, sharp with realization. “Lucas, are you saying

that the drugged drink was originally intended for Dr. Wright? And… you’re implying Carmelita is

face darkened

other hand, gasped, shaking her head in denial. “No! That’s impossible! Lucas, Carmelita would never

Brielle’s words, shaking her head fervently. “Lucas, I swear, I had nothing to do

out of patience, tossed a stack of documents onto the table. “Then explain