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

Chapter 1662:

Bethany continued, “I’m telling you, Faye’s the most likely suspect. Especially since every security guard who went looking for her that night was thoroughly checked, and nothing suspicious turned up. That just makes Faye look even more questionable.”

Belinda, her tone steady and measured, said, “Enough. Let’s leave it be. Lucas knows what’s going on, and he’ll investigate the matter. Let’s eat.”

With that, they turned their attention to the meal, and no one mentioned Faye again.

Halfway through, Johnson excused himself to use the restroom. As he neared it, a sudden commotion erupted from a nearby private room—a sharp bang echoed as a door slammed shut. Then, silence.

Johnson recalled that these rooms were soundproof. His brow furrowed as he wondered if something had happened to the people inside. Acting on instinct, he knocked on the door.

His unease grew. Without hesitation, he grasped the doorknob and pushed

clutching a woman’s shoulders, her struggles fierce and frantic. Her blouse had been ripped, hanging

her gaze. “Johnson, please help me! This man’s trying to assault me!” she sobbed, tears streaming down her

expression changed dramatically

plastered across his features. “Mr. Hoffman, please understand—this is nothing more than a terrible

the private room door and witnessed

your escape

toward Zoie. “Do you want

physical blow. Her head shook in frantic refusal. “Absolutely not! We cannot contact