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?”

remember what I told you

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

“And tell me—how many of those things have

parted, but

me! I will find a way to make Lucas love me, to make him mine! If you help me get through

chuckle escaped Kane’s lips. “You actually think Lucas would ever glance your way again after that disgraceful spectacle at the banquet? After what you tried to do to Belinda? You have no chance to be with Lucas now, so you have nothing left to offer me. You’re just a useless pawn

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daggers, slicing through Verena’s last thread of

was all she had ever been to him? A mere tool? A disposable piece in

to lose Kane’s protection. Without

dropped to her knees, eyes brimming 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