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

Chapter 1342:

She instinctively touched her neck, then shook her head. “I’m fine. Really.”

After a brief pause, she added softly, “Niko’s father… I don’t think he actually wanted to hurt me. He was just desperate. He thought he could use me to bargain for his son’s release.”

Johnson’s shoulders relaxed slightly. “As long as you’re alright,” he said.

Seeing that Catherine was safe and unbothered by the matter, he felt relieved.

Catherine tilted her head and said, “About Niko—”

But Johnson cut her off, his tone steady, saying, “He’s still useful for now. I can’t release him yet. This situation with Niko now involves Belinda’s mother, Holley.”

Hearing that, Catherine stared at him in confusion.

Catherine hadn’t anticipated that this situation would somehow be linked to Belinda’s mother.

gently, “Holley claimed that Niko’s father had once saved her life. But we still need to verify that. For now, we have to keep Niko, observe closely, and see if Holley or Timothy will make

words, Catherine’s expression softened as the pieces

continued, “Regardless of how this plays out, Niko won’t be able to remain at Irondeer University. So, you won’t have to see

replied,

for a long moment, his gaze deep and unreadable,

as he reached the door, Catherine’s voice stopped

“Johnson…”

and turned his head.

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and Catherine

In a quiet voice, he replied,

felt her

slipped out. “Then… will

skipped

but wonder why Cathy suddenly asked such a