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 still keeping

too long, and my son’s still not home. I can’t even get in touch with him. 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

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

flicker of hope at Zoie’s words,

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

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hadn’t anticipated such a sharp refusal from

had expected resistance,

just—” Zoie began, but Catherine interrupted her. “Miss Wilde, it’s easy to talk about mercy when you’re not the one being hurt. The matter has nothing to do with you;

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

steady. “Sir, it’s best you return home. Your son made a terrible mistake, and he must bear the consequences. He will be released