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

Chapter 1453:

More surprising still, Belinda didn’t seem the least bit fazed by it. On the contrary, she looked perfectly at ease.

Once Belinda had neatly stacked the final file, Lucas took her hand and, without another word, led her out. They stepped into the elevator and descended to the parking lot.

As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, Lucas exhaled lightly and said, “My dad almost mentioned your name to Nalani. Good thing I stopped him in time.”

Belinda chuckled. “He must’ve thought you were acting strangely.”

“I’m pretty sure he did,” Lucas replied with a smile.

After a short drive, they arrived at a quiet, elegant restaurant. They went to a private dining room, where Harold and Norma were already waiting.

As the waiter stepped out after taking their orders, Harold finally turned to Lucas.

“Lucas,” he said, lowering his voice, “why did you stop me from mentioning Belinda’s name in Barbara’s hospital room?”

request. Nalani is currently deciding between me and

my connection with you, she might feel pressured to choose me, not because of my skills, but because of you. I want her

eyes reflecting understanding. “I see. That’s very

pause, he added with sincerity, “But if

smile at that. “You

second to none,”

touched by his

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺

more serious. “But tell me honestly, Belinda. Are you

hesitation, her

nod and a relieved smile. “That’s

rest of the meal passed with

ended, Lucas drove Belinda back to Grand Plains

stop, Belinda unfastened her seatbelt

then, Lucas asked with a grin, “So? How did I do

Belinda replied, “Not bad.”