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

Chapter 1717:

A suffocating weight pressed against Faye’s chest, making each breath a struggle. It took her a long moment to muster a forced smile. “I… I didn’t know all that before.”

Vincent’s eyes held a sharp, knowing glint. “Now you see how much your uncle cares for Belinda. Her turning down his proposal—it has crushed him.”

“Uncle Lucas is really devoted to Belinda,” Faye murmured, her voice trailing off with a faint sigh.

Johnson seized the moment to add, “Exactly. Belinda is his everything. If anyone dares to hurt her, Lucas won’t let them off. Everyone who has ever crossed her has faced serious consequences.”

Vincent nodded, his gaze shifting to Faye. “That’s right. Lucas is digging into what happened at Tuky Mountain. He’s determined to uncover who pushed Belinda, even if he has to tear the whole place apart.”

he spoke, his eyes stayed locked on Faye, searching for any

face a mask of perfect calm. This left Vincent with a strange feeling about

the room, a silent exchange of uncertainty passing between them. Vincent’s eyes narrowed as doubt crept through his mind. Perhaps Faye hadn’t been the one to send Belinda tumbling down

gaudy wristwatch catching the light as he checked the time with deliberate precision.

sat hunched over his glass, lost in liquid solace. “Next time,

Lucas mumbled, his words

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shifted to Vincent. “Make sure you get

it handled. I’ll manage things here,” Vincent assured