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

Chapter 1288:

Belinda’s voice was sharp as she interjected, “Then by your logic, knowing where she is serves no purpose to you anyway.”

Ryan clenched his jaw in frustration.

He opened his mouth to speak again, but Belinda cut him off once more, this time with a glint of intrigue in her eyes. “Let’s make a deal,” she proposed coolly.

Ryan narrowed his gaze, cautious. “What kind of deal?”

Belinda leaned back slightly, her smile mysterious. “I’ll tell you where Verena is. In exchange, you’ll tell me who has been backing her in the shadows.”

That was the real reason she had agreed to meet him today.

She knew that as Verena’s cousin and longtime confidant, Ryan had to know something about the matter. It seemed impossible that he was entirely in the dark.

face. “Someone behind her? You mean… Verena has been getting help from someone

answer immediately. Her gaze sharpened, studying Ryan closely. She searched his expression, waiting for the slightest

deceiving people, or… He truly had no idea there had been someone helping Verena all

hide that mysterious ally so

curiosity about the

what she wanted, she didn’t want to waste more time on Ryan. “If you truly don’t know who has been helping

rose from her seat,

Ryan

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and stepped forward, desperation etched across his face. “Please, I’m begging you.

glanced at him, a sardonic smile tugging at her lips. “And you think that’s enough to sway me? That I’d

waiting for a response, she turned

Ryan snapped, surging forward. He quickly

her other hand and twisted Ryan’s arm

in anger and pain. Unfazed, Belinda glared at him and spat out, “Ryan, what do you think you’re doing? Are you trying to force