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

Chapter 1535:

Georgie found herself momentarily at a loss for words, her face stiff.

Before she could formulate any coherent response to his passionate declaration, Lucas continued, “Georgie, I forbid you from raising this particular subject again in future conversations. Regardless of whatever arguments you might construct or emotional appeals you might deploy, my position remains non-negotiable. I promise you I’ll take care of Faye, but that’s all.”

Witnessing the steel-like resolve radiating from Lucas’ entire demeanor, Georgie recognized that no matter what persuasive techniques she might attempt to employ, her efforts would only prove futile.

Reluctantly, she replied, “Fine, I understand.”

Still, a trace of dissatisfaction lingered in her heart, and her tone grew mocking. “It all boils down to the fact that things are different now between you and Belinda. When you were married to Belinda before, you weren’t like this.”

Lucas now truly hated when others casually brought up how things had been between Belinda and him before.

as he said, “What’s past is already past;

a moment.

her sentence, Lucas interjected sharply, “That’s enough, Georgie. I’m very busy. If there’s nothing else, you should leave. I won’t be walking you out.”

stiffened, shadowed with quiet

another word, her steps

mind to

Georgie didn’t head out of the building immediately. Instead, she went to the office

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open-air patio, tucked

you doing

afternoon,

eyes softened. She reached for her mother, hugging her tightly.

hesitated, pulling back slightly. “So… did Uncle