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

Chapter 1731:

A thin trickle of blood already marked her pale skin.

“Nobody moves!” the robber exclaimed, his voice rough. “One step, and I slice her throat!”

Belinda paused immediately.

Her pulse hammered at her temples, and sweat soaked her blouse, chilling her skin.

The robber dragged Carola toward the door slowly.

Carola’s lips quivered, her eyes wide with terror. “Don’t mind me. Just save yourself,” she said to Belinda.

“Let her go!” Belinda’s words cut through the tension, steady despite the storm in her chest.

She edged left, forcing the robber to turn to face her.

police are coming. If you stay, you will end up

roared, his grip tightening. The blade bit deeper,

Carola gasped in pain.

Belinda’s shout

something, but his gaze then snapped to the crowd. Bethany had slipped away quietly, inching toward the

he bellowed, pointing at Bethany. “Stop, or

face pale, not

his voice thick with rage. His hand shook, the knife

lost in stories on

of diamonds on the floor, her movements subtle. The counter’s spotlight, tilted just so by her,

Now was the moment.

are here!” Belinda suddenly

his head, the light landing

that split second, Belinda acted. She flicked her foot, sending