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

Chapter 1416:

Redirecting her attention to Carola, Zaria extended a warm introduction. “I’m Zaria Wright, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’d say I’m something of an acquaintance of Ms. Wright’s.”

When Carola heard Zaria’s name, her demeanor subtly changed.

She fixed her gaze on Zaria and, almost reflexively, echoed, “Wright?”

Zaria nodded with a smile. “Yes, I have the same last name as Ms. Wright.”

Carola’s breath caught for a moment.

Before Carola could respond, Zaria continued, “I hail from one of Soling’s most distinguished families. Elwood’s my father.”

At that, Carola’s face drained of color.

observing Carola, caught

seemed her

tying Carola to her

forehead creased faintly. She was surprised by Zaria’s decision to mention her family ties

face, Belinda

Carola reacting this

that unsettled her? Or could it

pause, Belinda cautiously inquired, “Carola, are

voice snapped Carola out of her reverie. She shook her head gently, as though trying to dislodge the tangle of thoughts clouding her mind.

press further. She simply nodded.

𝖂𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗍𝖾𝗇 𝖿𝗂𝗋𝗌𝗍 𝖋𝗈𝗋 galn𝗈v𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖼𝗈𝗆

with

they turned to leave, Belinda glanced back

Zaria said, making no effort to

figures retreat, her gaze complex, clouded with emotions she