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

Chapter 1344:

It was his secretary on the other end of the line. “Sir, the front desk just called. A Ms. Lewis is downstairs, claiming to be the mother of your friend Belinda. Should we allow her up?”

Johnson’s brows arched in mild surprise.

Belinda’s mother was here to see him?

A subtle smirk crossed his lips as if a thought had just clicked into place. “Send her up,” he said.

“Understood, sir.”

Ten minutes later, Holley was ushered into the reception room.

“Ms. Lewis, to what do I owe the visit?” Johnson reclined on the sofa, one leg crossed over the other, his gaze cool as he studied Holley.

Hoffman,” Holley began, her voice stiff with formality, “I’m here because

past any pleasantries, she dove straight into her

so?” Johnson’s brow lifted

swallowed hard before meeting his eyes. “I’m not sure if Belinda has told you, but here’s the situation. I owe Timothy a tremendous debt—he saved my life once, and I’ve never

for a moment before continuing, “I know it’s forward of me to come to you like this, but for Belinda’s sake, could you please

a low chuckle. “If this is truly for Belinda’s sake, shouldn’t she be the one making the request? You and I are practically strangers,

her features. “I’ve already spoken to Belinda about this, but she’s…

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“If Belinda won’t even listen to you, why

Holley was struck silent.

she looked at Johnson with a

faint, derisive smile curling his lips. “You could sell out your own daughter for personal gain. Do you really expect me to

an instant,