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

Chapter 1262:

“So this is the woman you’re dating! You two truly look perfect for each other.”

“She’s already here—why not invite her to join us for a bit of conversation?”

Lucas declined with a polite but firm smile, saying, “Thank you, but we’ll be heading out now. Please, continue enjoying yourselves without us.”

Seeing his firm stance, no one insisted.

Lucas had evidently had more than a few drinks; his steps were slightly unsteady.

Noticing this, Belinda quickly moved to support him.

Once outside the room, she gave him a side glance. “Why did you insist on me going inside?” she asked.

waist, pulling her close. A satisfied grin curved his lips. “I just wanted everyone to see the

help the smile that tugged at her

she helped Lucas out of the restaurant. Just then, a black Rolls-Royce

and Belinda with a

had arrived in Soling a

the car, Gordon drove them to Lucas’s place in

she turned toward the kitchen,

encircled her waist, and he pulled her close, resting his head against

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matter?” Belinda glanced down at Lucas, nestled in her embrace, her voice laced with

Lucas murmured, his voice gravelly. “I

we

“No,” Lucas declined.

quiet sigh, though she didn’t disentangle herself from his hold. “Come on, don’t