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

Chapter 1369:

The moment Holley laid eyes on them, the blood drained from her face. A chilling sense of dread gripped her; she knew that whatever was in that syringe was meant for her.

“Ms. Lewis,” Gordon said politely, his tone light, almost gentle, “no need to be afraid. This won’t harm you physically. It’s merely a hormone. Harmless… Though you may find yourself putting on a bit of weight.”

Holley’s knees buckled as a wave of sheer horror coursed through her.

Baker’s breath caught. He turned to Lucas, eyes wide, stunned speechless.

He had expected retaliation, but not like this.

Lucas had chosen to make Holley feel what she had made Belinda suffer.

Holley broke down. Tears gushed from her eyes as she sobbed and pleaded, “Please, Mr. Clark! I’m begging you! I was wrong, I swear; I’ll apologize to Belinda. I’ll go to her right now! Just don’t do this to me!”

as glance her way. His eyes remained half-closed, his fingers

Holley’s coat from her shoulders, exposing

go! Help! Somebody help me. Baker! Baker, help me!” Holley’s screams echoed through the

two bodyguards restrained Holley with such force that she couldn’t

horror as the

of fear and panic. He longed

could save

his bloodshot eyes boring into Lucas. “She’s Belinda’s mother! Mr.

opened his eyes, his

brief, dismissive look. A faint smirk, tinged

Lucas spoke, Gordon

drove the syringe into Holley’s skin without

the syringe flowed

cascaded down her