His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1375:

Belinda’s brow creased, and she withdrew her arm, turning to face Faye with a calm but firm expression. “Faye, everyone has personal matters they’d rather keep to themselves. These are private issues. No matter how well-meaning you are, if someone refuses to share, it’s wrong to push. It will not only make people feel uncomfortable but also make you look rude. Do you understand?”

Belinda’s words were blunt.

Faye hadn’t anticipated such a response.

Her smile faltered, and her face tightened with awkwardness.

After a long silence, she looked down and murmured, “I’m sorry, Belinda. I shouldn’t have pressed.”

Belinda offered a faint smile. “It’s fine. Just don’t do it again.”

She knew her words had stung, perhaps even wounded Faye, but she couldn’t dwell on that now.

Holley and Baker’s unexpected visit had already left her feeling irritated, and Faye’s relentless probing only deepened her frustration.

Since Faye wouldn’t relent, she saw no reason to soften her stance.

Faye nodded. “Got it. I won’t do it again.”

“Is there anything else? If not, I’m heading out,” Belinda said, subtly urging Faye to leave.

Faye shook her head quickly. “No, that’s all. Let’s head out together.” With that, they left the house, each slipping into their own car. Belinda soon drove off, making her way directly to the Triumph Consortium.

Belinda’s sudden visit startled Lucas, who instinctively straightened in his chair. “Why aren’t you at home catching up on sleep?” he asked, a soft note of surprise threading his voice.

Usually, after a night shift, Belinda would retreat to the sanctuary of their home, surrendering herself to some much-needed rest. But today was different.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫽𝓬𝓸𝓶

Belinda pouted slightly, her eyes shimmering with a mix of longing and mischief. “I missed you,” she said. “So I came here to see you.”

A smile broke across Lucas’ face. He rose from his seat and crossed the room to her. Taking her hand in his, he drew her gently toward him, and in a single, fluid motion, seated her tenderly on his lap.

“What happened?” he asked, his fingers slipping through the silky strands of her hair.noveldrama

Nestled against him, Belinda wrapped her arms around his neck. In a voice barely above a whisper, she said, “Holley and Baker came to the house today. They wanted me to plead on their behalf, asking you to spare them.”

Lucas’ brows drew together slightly, a shadow passing through his gaze. “So,” he said after a beat, “you know everything?” He was referring to how he had dealt with Holley and Baker.

“Yes,” Belinda nodded.

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