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.

meal out, so upon arriving at Grand Plains General Hospital, they quickly grabbed something to eat at the cafeteria. Afterward, Belinda returned to her work in the Cardiac Surgery Department,

luxurious hotel suite, Verena paced anxiously. As soon as Kane entered the room,

clearly repulsed. With a frown and a cold expression, he walked past her and sat down on the sofa. “What do you want?” he asked, impatience evident in

his eyes stabbed painfully at Verena’s heart. She

gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺, 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒

to speak. “Kane, about last night—the incident at the Alvarado family’s banquet… You’ve already heard

cold, derisive chuckle. “If you’re referring to the spectacle where you shamelessly threw yourself at my

like a slap, sending waves of humiliation surging

voice trembling slightly. “I was tricked by Belinda! That wasn’t

upon hearing that. His sharp gaze locked onto Verena as he asked, “What do you mean