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

Chapter 1565:

The affectionate atmosphere from earlier had faded, replaced by a playful mood. The game had returned to its original innocence, and everyone treated it as lighthearted fun.

“Let’s keep going,” Belinda said with a gentle smile as she reshuffled the deck and prepared for the next round.

This time, the Joker card landed in Johnson’s hands.

With a mischievous glint in his eyes, he announced, “Whoever holds the Three of Hearts must carry the person with the Four of Hearts and do twenty squats.”

Faye’s lips curved into a delicate smile as she flipped over her card. “I’ve got the Four of Hearts. So? Who’s got the Three of Hearts?”

No one spoke.

The room fell into an awkward silence.

seconds later, Lucas calmly reached for his glass of whiskey and brought it to his lips. That simple gesture spoke

Faye’s expression froze.

him with a soft, wounded gaze. “It’s just a game.

Besides, if you don’t do this and choose

leaned forward slightly, her eyes pleading. “Come on, Uncle Lucas, have

eyes coolly. “Sorry, Faye,” he replied quietly but firmly. “I won’t touch another woman except Belinda. Even though you’re my niece,

both of us.” Without giving Faye

content now

curved into a

for a glass to help share the burden, but Lucas gently

ten shots—five for himself, five for Faye—his gesture

the first to clap, grinning. “Bravo! Lucas, you’re