His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 829:

Only by ensuring Belinda was preoccupied could they prevent her from sensing the imminent danger behind her.

To guarantee a fatal blow, Verena had also gone to great lengths. She had provided Minna with medical books and even a human anatomical model for practice.

Day after day, Minna had rehearsed the perfect stab, aiming for the heart of the human model. When the moment came, Minna was supposed to deliver a fatal blow and end Belinda’s life in one precise strike.

It had all seemed flawless.noveldrama

But then, Lucas had intervened. His unexpected involvement had shattered their perfect plan, leaving them with nothing but bitter failure.

“Damn it! How does Belinda always manage to get so lucky? Even after all this, she survived! Who would’ve thought that Mr. Clark would step in and take the knife for her?” Kylee hissed. Her words carried a mix of jealousy and hatred.

It wasn’t until Verena heard these words that her face gradually turned pale.

She remembered vividly, when she had fainted in front of Lucas, he had treated her like a stranger. He hadn’t even spared her a second glance, simply calling an ambulance for her and walking away. But when Belinda had been in danger?

The moment Lucas had seen Belinda at risk, he had rushed over without hesitation. He had wrapped his arms around her, shielding her from the fatal strike.

At that moment, had he even considered the risk to his own life when that blade had pierced his back? No, he had acted on instinct.

And what did that mean?

It meant that, in Lucas’ heart, Belinda mattered more than his own life. This was the one thing Verena couldn’t stand above all else!

The thought of it clawed at her chest, making every breath sharp and painful.

She and Lucas were supposed to be a couple…

They were the ones meant to get married!

Verena’s hatred for Belinda and Harold surged like a raging tide, boiling over at that moment.

It was all their fault!

All of it!

Just then, Kylee’s voice cut through Verena’s spiraling thoughts like a knife.

“Minna’s been arrested by Mr. Clark’s people. Do you think she’ll rat you out?”

Verena exhaled slowly, forcing herself to stay composed. When she finally spoke, her voice was steady.

“I trust Minna. She wouldn’t do that.”

Kylee let out a cold sneer, laced with disbelief.

“Trust? That so-called partnership of yours is nothing but a transaction. You shouldn’t place too much hope on her. Better start planning for what happens if she flips on you.”

Verena’s lips curled into a tight, defiant smile.

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