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

Chapter 1721:

“Okay,” she replied softly, letting the silence settle as she held him.

After Lucas hugged Belinda for a while, the nausea gnawing at him began to fade.

He then loosened his hold, took her hand, and guided her to the sofa. Sitting down with her, he said quietly, “Tonight, I was at the Dream Club, drinking with Johnson, Vincent, and Faye.”

Belinda’s brow creased slightly at the mention of Faye, but she stayed quiet, waiting for him to continue.

Lucas’ expression grew shadowed as he spoke.

“I was drinking all night, and Vincent and Johnson kept chatting with Faye about our history. They were essentially trying to make it clear to her how strong our bond is and how deeply I care for you.”

Belinda caught on immediately. They had gone to that gathering with the deliberate purpose of testing Faye.

Faye react?” Belinda asked, her

to process it. Later, Johnson made an excuse about an emergency and left. I played up being drunk, and when Vincent was supposed to drive me home, he suddenly claimed a work issue

heavy breath, his face twisting with a complex mix of

concern. “What did

squeezed out the words between clenched

the couch, her face flushing with outrage. “That audacious woman! Where did

what’s next on g al no ve

gently took Belinda’s hand, guiding her to sit back down.

pressing into a thin line. She stood again, striding

returned, clutching a

in front of Lucas, she

gestured to his left