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

Chapter 1292:

Catherine didn’t reply, but her eyes betrayed a glimmer of worry.

“Don’t worry too much, Catherine, really. Come on, have another drink with me,” Gillian said, lifting her glass again.

Catherine turned to face her, her voice steady. “Gillian, how long have we been friends?”

Gillian blinked, clearly not expecting Catherine to ask such a question suddenly.

After a beat, she answered, “Years now, right? Since our freshman year. Crazy how time flies.”

Catherine nodded slowly. “Yeah. When we entered university, we were put in the same dorm. Then we both stayed on for grad school, always together. At school, you’re probably the one I’m closest to.”

Gillian’s smile faltered for a split second at Catherine’s words.

“Why get caught up in all that?” she said. “We’ve always been inseparable! So come on, let’s toast to a friendship that has stood the test of time.” With that,

suit, their glasses meeting

with laughter

Gillian leaned in and said casually, “Catherine, accompany me to

for a moment before nodding.

the two stepped out of the private room together, making their way toward the restroom. When

“Almost,” Gillian replied.

over to the sink and

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cloth was suddenly pressed tightly over her mouth

through her body. The sharp scent

before her, just before she blacked out, Catherine caught sight of the culprit’s

It was Gillian.

wanted to speak, to