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.

that?” she said. “We’ve always been inseparable! So come on, let’s toast to a friendship that has stood

followed suit, their glasses meeting with

evening continued with

their chatter, Gillian leaned in and said casually, “Catherine, accompany me

her for a moment before nodding.

the private room together, making their way toward the restroom. When Catherine exited her stall, she found that Gillian hadn’t come out

“Almost,” Gillian replied.

moved over to the sink and

more content at

suddenly pressed

gasped, instinctively struggling to pull away as panic surged through her body. The sharp scent of chemicals overwhelmed her senses. Her head

before she blacked

It was Gillian.

Catherine’s eyes. She wanted to speak,