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

Chapter 1334:

But just then, Lamont seized her arm, pulling her close with a desperate yank. From his bag, he drew a blade, its edge glinting as he pressed it against her throat.

“Oh my God, Catherine!” Zoie gasped, her face drained of color as she covered her mouth in exaggerated shock. She instinctively tried to move closer to Catherine.

“Don’t move! Stay where you are!” Lamont snapped, his voice sharp.

Zoie immediately halted and took two cautious steps back, raising her hands in a show of submission. “Okay, okay! I’m not moving, I swear! Please, calm down; don’t hurt Catherine.”

But deep inside, her heart raced—not with fear, but with exhilaration.

She really wanted him to kill Catherine.

If Lamont actually went through with it, it would be the perfect outcome. Without Catherine in the picture, Johnson would be hers.

as he glared at Catherine. “Call your brother right now. Tell him to let my

was a

she said in a voice as calm as still water, “I’d stop before you make things worse. Do you really believe threatening me or my brother will solve anything? If anything happens to me, do you think my brother will ever let your son walk away unharmed? You’re only making things worse for him by doing this.” Her words

was, the

face contorted, emotions clashing

he knew this

had no intention of

brought a knife with him, he didn’t dare harm Catherine with it.

thrives at

the shift in Lamont with growing

something,

her true feelings. She couldn’t risk making Johnson dislike