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

Chapter 1338:

In a private dining room,

“Did you ask to meet?” Johnson cut to the chase the moment he sat down.

Zoie knew better than to dawdle. She said, “Johnson, that guy Niko… You’re still keeping him captive, right?”

The mention of Niko made Johnson’s brow crease. “Why are you asking about him?”

“I was hoping you would release him,” Zoie hesitated before continuing. “You’ve likely given Niko a tough enough lesson by now. I bet he wouldn’t dare bother…”

Catherine again after this; he’ll probably steer clear of her entirely. Since he has already paid a price, why not let him go?”

faint, scornful chuckle. His gaze dripped with contempt as he replied, “Miss Wilde, mind your own business. We’re only playing the part of a couple; you are not really my girlfriend. Don’t

froze

“Johnson, I’m not trying to overstep. I’m only saying this because of

slightly. “What are you

and then said, “This afternoon, Niko’s father confronted Catherine. He pleaded with her to free his son.

darkened instantly. He bolted upright, his expression laced

felt a pang of envy but

Catherine’s unharmed. I managed to talk Niko’s

finally exhaled deeply, his shoulders loosening as

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“The reason I urged you to release Niko,” she began, “is that I’m afraid

he showed up with a knife today. That alone tells us he’s already on the edge of doing something drastic. If you continue

let her words linger in the air, then studied Johnson’s face for a reaction. “Doesn’t that make sense?” she