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

Chapter 1664:

She had attempted to excuse herself multiple times throughout the evening, but he had blocked every escape route.

Later, that man had even forced her to drink the wine he had spiked.

Zoie had refused to budge or bend to that man. She had never imagined, however, that he would strip away her choice and force her compliance.

Her fingers had nearly grasped the door handle when his grip yanked her backward into the room. Complete despair had crashed over Zoie at that crushing moment.

Then, the private room door had burst open without warning. Johnson had materialized in the doorway like her personal savior stepping from the shadows. Relief had flooded through her entire being, followed by a surge of pure exhilaration that made her pulse race.

Even though Johnson had maintained his cold distance toward her afterward, Zoie couldn’t help but feel her heart flutter for him.

over Johnson, no matter the cost. She had a plan that had lived in her mind for weeks, but fear of failure had paralyzed her into

newfound courage. She had to take the gamble, regardless of how dangerous it might prove. What if fortune smiled

determination as the

Johnson chose to let the incident slide. He said nothing about it

finished their meal, the group left the restaurant, and each went

discovered Lucas already waiting for

thrill at g aln ov el s

flickered across her features. “You’re

I decided to come back early,” Lucas responded, warmth

and settled beside him on

speaking. “I tested the waters with

eyebrows lifted slightly at this