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

Chapter 1233:

“You fool!” Kane’s voice thundered, thick with rage. “What did you think this would accomplish besides hastening your downfall? Do you honestly believe my brother will let you walk away from this unscathed? You’ve sealed your own fate!”

Verena clutched her throbbing cheek, her wide eyes filled with disbelief. Kane had never hit her before. This was a first.

But his words ignited a deeper fear within her. Ryan had warned her before—Lucas wouldn’t show mercy to her after what she had done. And now, Kane was saying the same thing. Was she truly doomed?

A wave of desperation crashed over Verena, wiping away the sting of the slap. She grasped Kane’s arm, her eyes pleading. “Kane, you have to help me! Please!”

Kane cast a cold glance at her, his lips curving into a smirk devoid of warmth. “Help you? And why exactly would I do that?”

Verena’s breath hitched. “What… What do you mean?”

voice laced with mockery. “Do you remember what I told you

him fall for me, to become the only woman he desired, to

me—how many of those

Her lips parted,

in. She clung to Kane’s sleeve. “But… but I can still try! Kane, believe in me! I will find a way to make Lucas love me, to make him mine! If you help me

after that disgraceful spectacle at the banquet? After what you tried to do to Belinda? You have no chance

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slicing through Verena’s

He was discarding her just like this? So that was all she had ever been

to lose Kane’s protection. Without him,

with unshed tears. “Kane, don’t do this to me! Don’t abandon me! I need you! Please, I will do whatever it takes to fix this. Just give me another