Chapter 727
His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

At that moment, Lucas rose from the sofa with deliberate calm. Without a word, he extended his hand to Verena, pulling her up effortlessly.
Ryanâs face lit up with relief, hope sparking in his eyes.
But across the room, Belindaâs sharp eyes narrowed, a glint of coldness flashing through them. Her lips twitched into a subtle sneer as she observed the scene.
She couldnât help but recall the moment Lucas had dodged Verenaâs earlier attempt to hug him. At that time, she had felt a sense of satisfaction. But now, her joy seemed absurd.
Just as everyone thought Lucas was about to carry Verena away, he did something that made everyone freeze in shock.
With a swift, decisive move, Lucas grabbed Verenaâs arm with one hand and delivered a precise chop to the back of her neck with the other.
âUghâ¦â A faint groan escaped Verenaâs lips as her eyes fluttered shut. She slumped forward, unconscious.
Lucas, however, didnât allow her to fall into his arms. He kept her upright by her shoulder, maintaining a firm yet detached grip.
Belinda froze, her eyes widening in disbelief.
âLucas! Y-Youâ¦â Ryan stammered, his voice a mix of outrage and shock as he stared at Lucas.
Completely unfazed, Lucas handed the unconscious Verena over to Ryan, a faint, almost mocking smirk curling on his lips. âYou can take her home now.â
Ryanâs jaw clenched, his fury barely contained, but he said nothing.
Who would have thought Lucas would resort to such a method?
In silence, Ryan scooped Verena into his arms and left, his expression grim.
âWell played, Lucas!â Johnson chuckled, clapping Lucas on the shoulder.
Lucas didnât respond, his gaze shifting toward Belinda.
Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, Belinda froze. A flicker of something unreadable crossed her face before she turned her attention to Bethany.
âLucasâ approach today was⦠impressive,â Bethany murmured, leaning toward Belinda.
Belinda didnât respond, her lips pressed into a thin line.
Once Ryan and Verena were gone, the tense atmosphere in the room dissipated.
Conversations resumed, light and casual, centering on Johnson and Catherine. When it was time to leave, Vincent offered to drive Johnson and Bethany home. As for Belinda, Lucas was the one to drive her home.
To Lucasâ surprise, Belinda accepted his offer without hesitation, sliding into the passenger seat of his car with quiet composure.
Lucas couldnât help but feel a little flattered.
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