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

Chapter 1333:

Lamont’s face paled to a ghostly white.

He opened his mouth to respond, but suddenly, a voice echoed from behind him. “Catherine.”

Catherine turned her head, her gaze landing on the unexpected figure that came into view.

“Who’s this?” Zoie approached, her curiosity piqued as she spotted the man standing opposite Catherine, his face lined with anxiety.

Catherine didn’t want to say anything.

But Lamont didn’t hesitate. “I’m Niko’s father. My son has been missing for days now. Please, I’m begging you, talk to Miss Bates. Convince her to let my son go.”

Desperate, he assumed Zoie might be Catherine’s friend and hoped she could sway her.

she echoed, glancing back at Catherine. “Johnson’s

Please, miss, help me. My boy knows he messed up. Please persuade Catherine to let him off.” Tears streamed down his face as he spoke, his sorrow palpable. In that instant, Lamont’s raw pain was unmistakable, and even Zoie

to Catherine. “Catherine, Johnson’s had Niko for days now. Niko has probably paid enough for his mistake. Maybe it’s time to let

up with a flicker of hope at Zoie’s words, his gaze fixed on

stare cut through Zoie with cold

faltered, a flush

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a sharp refusal

had expected resistance,

Wilde, it’s easy to talk about mercy when you’re not the one being hurt. The matter has nothing to do with you; stay out of it.” A subtle scorn laced

impeccable facade. With a faint sigh, she murmured, “I’m sorry,

best you return home. Your son made a terrible mistake, and he must bear the consequences. He will be released when Catherine