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

Chapter 1422:

Upon arrival, she parked and called Lucas from the elevator lobby. “Belinda, you’re here?” came Lucas’ voice, faintly unsteady through the speaker.

“Yes. I’m in the parking lot, but I can’t get to your floor. The elevator needs a key card. Can you come down?”

“Okay, I’m coming,” Lucas replied.

Belinda waited. Ten minutes ticked by before the elevator doors finally slid open.

Lucas stepped out slowly. His steps were slightly unsteady, and he swayed a little as he walked.

Belinda quickly walked over to steady him.

Seeing that he was alone, she frowned lightly. “Where’s Gordon?”

Lucas chuckled and hiccupped. “I sent him off. You’re here now, and that’s all I need.”

without warning, Lucas pulled her close, arms snaking around her waist as he rested his head against her

his size—but Lucas

one arm and gently brushing her fingers through his

of moving, she murmured, “Come on now, you’re not a kid, Lucas. Enough

little longer…” Lucas mumbled, his voice

with him. “How about we

was just about to agree when a

Faye standing nearby, her eyes wide with

Lucas?” Faye asked, concern etched on her

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fine. Just a bit drunk. I came here to take him

alone?” Faye

but she could already guess where

“Why don’t

shook her head firmly. “No need. I’ve got it under control.

I’ll drive, and you can sit in the