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

Chapter 1232:

After a moment, Lucas glanced at Belinda. “What’s your take on all this?” he asked.

Belinda pondered briefly before replying, “I actually believe Carmelita wasn’t lying. She genuinely doesn’t seem to know who called her. Knowing Verena’s cunning nature, she wouldn’t have carelessly exposed her identity. Honestly, we lack solid evidence directly linking Verena to this matter. Sure, the way she deliberately bumped into me was suspicious, but she could easily explain that away.”

Belinda paused and took a deep breath before continuing. “I have a growing suspicion that Verena and Kylee are working together. If we dig deeper, we might discover that Verena was the mastermind behind Minna’s past actions. She’s intelligent—never reckless or direct. Instead, she manipulates others, using them as pawns, while she stays hidden, ready to reap the rewards.” Belinda let out a cold chuckle. Now, considering all this, she was somewhat impressed by Verena.

Her cunning and strategic nature should not be underestimated. Lucas remained silent, his gaze fixed firmly on the road ahead, his expression unreadable. However, the cold glint in his eyes betrayed his thoughts.

He believed his initial leniency toward Verena had been a grave mistake.

grabbed something to eat at the cafeteria. Afterward, Belinda

paced anxiously. As soon as Kane entered the

her and

eyes stabbed painfully at Verena’s heart.

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finally mustered the courage to speak. “Kane, about last night—the incident at the Alvarado family’s banquet… You’ve already heard about it, haven’t

shamelessly threw yourself at my dear brother, only to end up utterly disgraced…

sending waves of humiliation surging through her. Her face flushed crimson,

deep breath to steady herself, she finally spoke again, her voice trembling slightly.

locked onto Verena as