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

Chapter 1294:

Once they captured the photos for Niko, they would have leverage to threaten Catherine.

Niko, though appearing satisfied, felt a sense of displeasure. He turned toward the woman lying next to him. But the second his gaze fell upon her face, his expression twisted into utter disbelief.

He bolted upright. “What the hell? It’s you?”

The woman beside him wasn’t Catherine. It was Gillian.

Still groggy, Gillian stirred beneath the covers. Her lashes fluttered as she tried to shake off the daze clouding her head.

“Damn it!” Niko’s expression darkened even further. Without warning, he raised his hand and slapped Gillian hard across the face.

The loud crack echoed through the room.

completely awake by

were about to ask Niko what was going on when Gillian let out a

you here? What happened

a glimpse of

nearby blanket to cover

recognize her. Their expressions turned to

them asked, “Wait—why is it

as she stared

gave Catherine the drug, and I brought her into this

pretend to help him, then trick him into sleeping with you. Do you want to cling

chapters now

rage. His cold gaze fell

flustered,

wasn’t like that!” she exclaimed, her voice cracking. “I swear, I never intended for this

finish her desperate explanation, a chilling female