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

Chapter 1756:

Belinda drew in a steady breath, her shoulders relaxing as she spoke. “You can all sit back down now.”

After a brief pause, she continued, “I accept your gratitude.”

The entire Happer family, who had risen to their feet in unison, now lowered themselves back onto the plush sofas with measured movements.

Galen turned toward Belinda, his expression weighed with earnest conviction. “Ms. Wright, should the circumstances ever require the Happer family’s support, or if our help could serve you in any capacity, please don’t hesitate to reach out.”

Belinda met his gaze directly, her eyes unwavering. A slight curve touched her lips as she spoke with steady resolve. “When I pulled Carola from danger, it was pure instinct. I couldn’t bear to watch her suffer or face danger, so I acted without thinking. My actions had nothing to do with your family, and I wasn’t seeking favors from any of you. However, since you’ve offered, I’ll accept.”

Her penetrating gaze swept deliberately across each member of the Happer family present.

a moment on Lyle and Mitchell, her expression sharpening with unspoken judgment. Eventually, her focus returned to Galen with

toward your family. Should we cross paths in public,

brutal honesty, offering no sugarcoating or false politeness to soften

into uncomfortable masks, yet they understood the

to Belinda’s

replied, though resignation colored his

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that Belinda’s contempt for their family was a

express the turmoil churning

in silence for a while longer, Galen diplomatically suggested it was time to leave. He knew that Belinda had no desire for their

as Galen voiced their departure,