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

Chapter 1404:

Belinda took Bethany’s hand, guiding her away.

Once they were far enough from the restroom, Bethany couldn’t resist asking, “What’s with the odd tension between you and Zaria?”

Belinda said, “She’s the eldest daughter of the Wright family, the leading family in Soling. And… she’s one of Darwin’s admirers.”

“Another one of Darwin’s admirers?” Bethany’s jaw dropped, her eyes blinking in disbelief. She added, “Don’t tell me she’s like Minna.”

Belinda offered Bethany a faint, somewhat resigned smile. “I can only say this—Zaria is marginally more reasonable than Minna. The first time we met, she quickly remembered me just because Darwin greeted me. And the second time we met, she asked me to keep my distance from Darwin.”

Bethany let out a sigh after hearing that. “What is it with all these women obsessed with Darwin? They behave as though their mere affection gives them territorial rights over him. The moment he interacts with any woman, they go mad with jealousy. Honestly, it’s absurd.”

clearly fed up with these

“Exactly. That’s why I told her—once she officially becomes Darwin’s girlfriend, then she can start talking

just chuckled, shaking

booth, an unsettling scene awaited them. Faye was holding Lucas’s arm, leaning her head against his shoulder in a gesture far too intimate, murmuring something. Both

sharply, “Faye, what’s going on? Look at your

She instantly let go of Lucas and dove into her handbag

turned to Bethany with a playful pout. “Bethany, you tricked

tuned for

for now. But the way you were pressing yourself against Lucas, it’s only a matter of time before your makeup smears. Anyway, I’m curious—what were you saying to Lucas just now? Why did you need to lean

implication in her

the room exchanged knowing glances, their

Uncle Lucas to join our