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.

froze for a moment at his words. “Niko’s father?” she echoed, glancing back at Catherine. “Johnson’s still keeping Niko locked up?” Catherine offered no

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

probably paid enough for his mistake. Maybe it’s time to let this go and

hope at

stare cut through Zoie with cold indifference. “This isn’t your business,

flush of discomfort crossing

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a sharp refusal

expected resistance,

about mercy when you’re not the one being hurt. The

Zoie, but her face remained an impeccable facade. With a faint sigh, she murmured, “I’m sorry, Catherine.

then turned to Lamont, her voice steady. “Sir, it’s best you return home. Your son made a terrible mistake, and he must bear the consequences. He will be released when Catherine forgives