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

Chapter 1624:

It was as if Lucas had seen right through her intentions. He let out a cold chuckle.

“You’re refusing to stand up, aren’t you? Then remain exactly where you are. This bartender has already received payment from your mother. He won’t let anything happen to you. If you’ve developed such profound fondness for this particular location, then by all means, make yourself comfortable here.”

His voice remained perfectly calm as he spoke.

Before Faye could react, Lucas had already taken Belinda’s hand to leave.

“Let’s go.”

And with that decisive declaration, the two of them left.

Faye was taken aback. She jerked her head upward in shock, only to witness their retreating silhouettes disappearing into the distance. Neither of them even bothered to turn around to glance at her.

pale, and her eyes brimmed

you up,” the bartender said, extending his hand

allowed him to help her

a thought, she said to the

replied

they stepped outside, Lucas’ car was at the curb, engine humming, ready to

opened her mouth and called out, “Uncle Lucas!

a cold glance at

hurried forward, yanked open the back door,

car’s engine purred, but

tales worth

His voice was sharp and cold as he said, “What, now you’ve accepted someone to help

push back and instead murmured, “I’m sorry, Uncle Lucas. I was wrong

remained stern. “Care to explain what you