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

calm. This left Vincent

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 that mountainside. Or maybe she was putting on a show to cover what she had done. For

movement broke the tension as he raised his left hand, his gaudy wristwatch catching the light as he checked the time with deliberate precision. “Cath’s class

stood up and turned toward Lucas, who sat hunched over his glass, lost in liquid solace. “Next time, we’ll drink properly,

his words thick

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to Vincent. “Make sure you get them both home safely

manage things here,”