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.

winced, jolted completely awake

violence stunned the other men. They were about to ask Niko what was going on

Why are you here?

she caught a glimpse

frantically grabbed a nearby blanket to cover herself, her breathing ragged with

the others see her face clearly and recognize her.

asked, “Wait—why is it

in Gillian’s eyes as she stared at them in

stammered. “I gave Catherine the drug, and

was your plan all along. Get close to Niko, pretend to help him, then trick him into

chapters now

clouded with rage. His cold gaze fell on

flustered, shook her head

that!” she exclaimed, her voice cracking. “I swear, I never intended for this to happen. I drugged

her desperate explanation, a chilling