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?”

could answer, Belinda said, “That was my request. Nalani is currently deciding between me and the department head to be

you, she might feel pressured to choose me, not because of my skills,

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

added with sincerity, “But if she doesn’t choose you, it’s Barbara

but smile at that. “You really believe in

to none,” Harold replied with

smile widened; she was touched

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺

serious. “But tell me

without hesitation, her eyes steady

Harold replied with a nod and a

rest of the meal passed with cheerful

Belinda back

a stop, Belinda unfastened her seatbelt

then, Lucas asked with a grin, “So? How

Belinda replied, “Not bad.”