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

Chapter 1623:

Faye lowered her gaze, biting her lip, and remained silent. Her slightly dazed expression made it clear that she was still under the influence of alcohol.

Belinda stepped in with quiet authority. “Lucas. Whatever you have to say, save it for tomorrow when she’s sober. Right now, she just needs to get home.”

Lucas didn’t argue. Since Belinda had said so, he complied. He cast another glance down at Faye and asked coldly, “Can you walk on your own?”

Faye remained motionless for nearly ten excruciating seconds before her body finally responded to her desperate commands. She struggled with tremendous effort, attempting to lift herself from the floor.

Despite her relentless determination, she discovered that standing was utterly impossible. Her expression twisted with frustration.

Lucas observed her humiliating predicament with detached interest, then gestured toward the bartender who was hovering nearby. “Could you please help me get her to my car?” he said politely.

in the bar. The bartender’s eyes widened with visible surprise, but he quickly recovered and nodded with eager agreement.

She hadn’t anticipated that even in her current vulnerable state, Lucas would refuse to help her up personally or carry her to his car. Instead, he had chosen to ask

he so determined to avoid

allow me to help you rise,” the bartender

contact with her trembling form,

she exclaimed, her

hadn’t prepared himself for her sudden, explosive outburst. Her aggressive shove sent him stumbling backward, and he collapsed

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hand once again to offer help, Faye’s reaction escalated with even

away from me! Don’t you dare lay a finger on

clearly at a loss. He turned to Lucas

remained silent. He simply maintained his position, his glacial stare fixed