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.

came, even after several knocks. His unease grew. Without hesitation, he grasped the doorknob and pushed

her struggles fierce and frantic. Her

her eyes welled up, a mix of relief and hope lighting her gaze. “Johnson, please help me! This man’s trying to assault me!” she sobbed,

changed dramatically the instant

is nothing more than a terrible misunderstanding. I simply wished to engage Miss Wilde in pleasant, cordial conversation.

open the private room door and witnessed

your

attention shifted toward Zoie. “Do you want to call the

head shook in frantic refusal. “Absolutely not! We