His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 16:

Belinda’s response was a soft scoff, her expression tinged with sarcasm.

Kylee’s words felt insincere to Belinda, almost making her feel sick.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way now.” Without waiting for a reply, Belinda swiftly turned to leave.

“Look at that! That’s how your daughter acts!” Baker exclaimed in anger.

“I’m sorry, Baker. I promise to talk to Belinda. She’ll thank Kylee later,” Holley responded meekly, trying to soothe Baker.

As Belinda walked away, she could hear Baker’s angry shouts and Holley’s timid apologies. The scorn in her gaze only intensified.noveldrama

Once she reached her car outside the Wright family’s residence, Belinda reclined in the driver’s seat and shut her eyes, feeling exhausted.

A profound sense of burden weighed on her chest. Despite anticipating the confrontation, living through it had left her feeling stifled and uncomfortable.

After calming herself, Belinda took out her phone to send a message.

Soon, her phone buzzed with a reply.

A small smile flickered across her lips when Belinda read the response.

She set her phone aside and quickly started the car.

In the evening, at Nostalgia Lounge, a popular bar, Belinda’s entrance did not go unnoticed.

She was dressed in a form-fitting black spaghetti-strap dress that highlighted her elegant neck, delicate collarbones, and alluring figure.

Her burgundy hair, styled in a high ponytail, complemented her bold, smoky eye makeup and dark eyeliner that accentuated her captivating eyes.

Her presence effortlessly drew the attention of everyone in the room.

From the SVIP booth on the second floor, Lucas immediately spotted Belinda as she walked in.

Her appearance, causing quite a stir, made it hard for him to miss her.

Lucas’s eyes lingered on her short, tight dress, and he frowned slightly.

Could this woman possibly dress any more provocatively?

“Lucas, have you and Belinda gone through the process of your divorce?” Ryan’s sudden inquiry interrupted Lucas’s thoughts.

Hearing Ryan’s words, Verena, who was sitting next to Lucas, tensed up, waiting for Lucas’s reply.

Lucas looked away, his voice even. “My father had an asthma attack after learning the news that we are about to get a divorce. He was taken to the hospital.”

Ryan scoffed, his voice dripping with contempt. “That vile woman must have tipped him off. I knew it! She never wanted a divorce. She fled three years ago, and now that she’s back, she’s still playing games with you, trying to stall the divorce.”

Disgust painted Ryan’s expression as he spoke about Belinda. He clenched his jaw, saying, “Lucas, I swear, tomorrow I’ll make sure she makes it to the courthouse.”

Lucas gave him a brief look, his tone dismissive. “Stay out of this. The matter is between her and me.”

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