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

Chapter 1240:

He paused briefly, his eyes turning sharp and unforgiving. “There are some matters that need to be settled once and for all.”

As Lucas spoke, a subtle shimmer passed through Belinda’s gaze. She straightened up a little, turning to face him. “I’ll head home now, then.”

Lucas tilted his head, surprised. “You’re not going to stay?”

With a slight shake of her head, Belinda replied in a gentle tone, “No, I’m confident you will deal with this properly.” She felt comfortable entrusting the matter to Lucas.

Her unwavering faith in him touched Lucas deeply. He didn’t press her. “Alright.”

Standing up, Belinda said, “Make sure you’re back early for dinner; I’m making that dish you love.”

“Okay,” Lucas replied. A warm grin spread across his face, his eyes brimming with affection.

had departed, Lucas instructed Gordon to bring Verena

wasted no time,

what do you need me for?” Verena stammered, her voice trembling

her over

cast a casual, almost bored glance her way. “You really don’t

a look of

family’s banquet. Carmelita. The tampered drink with hallucinogens.

more at

“The Alvarado family’s banquet? The tampered drink? Wait—Lucas, how did you know I was drugged? You’re right, that night, I said some wild things because of that. But…

her reaction perfectly, widening her eyes

chase. “Did you think using a disposable phone and disguising your voice to reach out to Carmelita would keep me in the dark about the matter? Consuela was at the Goldmeadow Restaurant that evening. She witnessed the incident and called you right

Verena’s eyes betrayed her—a

pieced together more

anything, not when Lucas