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.”

fed up

amused laugh. “Exactly. That’s why I told her—once she

just chuckled, shaking

holding Lucas’s arm, leaning her head against his shoulder in a gesture far too intimate, murmuring something. Both Belinda and Bethany stopped in their tracks. Their

said sharply, “Faye, what’s going on?

Really?” Faye gasped, startled. She instantly let go of Lucas and dove into her handbag for her compact

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

for more

time before your makeup smears. Anyway, I’m curious—what were you saying to Lucas just now? Why did

her words

exchanged knowing glances, their expressions subtly

to that, giggling. “Oh, I was just trying to convince Uncle Lucas to join our dice game! He didn’t want to