Chapter 523
His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

He called it justice, but it seemed more like he was here to settle scores.
At this, Bakerâs face shifted in an instant.
He turned to Kylee. âKylee, what happened?â he asked.
Kylee bit her lip.
She didnât want to admit it, but what choice did she have now?
âLast⦠Last night, Iâ¦â she began hesitantly, recounting the events slowly.
After hearing what had happened, Baker sighed deeply.
He said, âKylee, that was incredibly foolish of you!â
Carolaâs expression grew even more somber.
She hadnât expected her daughter to have done something like thatâit felt like a slap across her face, leaving her utterly humiliated.
Facing Lucas with a serious demeanor, Carola said, âClearly, Kylee is at fault. We canât dispute that. Lucas, what do you want her to do?â
Kylee looked at her mother in shock.
She felt hurt that Carola hadnât even tried to defend her.
For a moment, she was genuinely displeased with Carola.
Despite this, she harbored no regrets about her actions toward Belinda.
Belindaâs mere presence annoyed her.
And Belindaâs resemblance to her mother made her feel even more uncomfortable.
Although she had secretly conducted a paternity test, the results hadnât alleviated her doubts.
Thus, she had plotted to tarnish Belindaâs reputation, hoping to turn her family against her.
The plan had seemed flawless, and Lyle had given her his full trust.
Yet, she hadnât anticipated Belindaâs shrewdness in secretly recording everything, leaving her exposed.
Lucas casually picked up the coffee cup in front of him, his movements smooth and deliberate, lending him an air of nonchalant authority.
âItâs simple,â he said. âTomorrow, let Kylee apologize to Belinda at their departmentâs morning meeting in front of all the doctors and nurses, and slap herself twice. Then I will let the matter go.â
Kyleeâs complexion turned ashen at Lucasâs words.
âNo way!â she exclaimed.
The thought of slapping herself and apologizing to Belinda in front of the entire department staff was too much to bear.
That was too humiliating! Belinda was just an illegitimate daughter; she didnât deserve her apology.
And what would the doctors and nurses of her department think of her if she did that?
Carolaâs brow furrowed. âItâs right for Kylee to apologize to Belinda for her actions.
But to do so in such a public manner and to physically punish herself? Thatâs too much.â
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