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.

father?” she echoed, glancing back

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 raw pain was unmistakable, and

probably paid enough for

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

stare cut through Zoie with cold indifference. “This

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hadn’t anticipated such a sharp refusal from

expected resistance, but not this

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; stay

facade. With a faint sigh, she murmured, “I’m sorry, Catherine. I didn’t mean

best you return home. Your son made a terrible mistake, and he must bear the