His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 684:

“Is that so? Quite the coincidence when she kissed you, wouldn’t you say?” Belinda’s voice was cold.

Lucas appeared shocked. “She kissed me? That never happened!”

He thought for a moment and then added, “Oh, you must have seen her trying to kiss me. Yes, she moved towards me, but I pushed her away before she could actually kiss me.”

Belinda’s eyebrows knitted together, anger clear in her gaze. “Are you expecting me to believe that? I heard the sound of her kissing you! And you’re still trying to lie to me?”

Lucas looked deeply aggrieved, his voice rising defensively. “I swear, on everything! She made that sound herself! She actually said she did that to feel like she had already kissed me!”

Hearing this, Belinda froze, her pupils narrowing slightly. She stayed silent, furrowing her brows as doubt flickered in her gaze.

Lucas exhaled sharply, his frustration evident. His tone softened, though a trace of hurt lingered as he asked, “Do you really think I’m the type of guy who would do something like that and then lie about it?”

Belinda’s silence stretched on, but her gaze softened imperceptibly, the tension in her posture loosening.

Lucas seized the moment, his voice resolute. “I’ll own up to anything I’ve done, Belinda. But don’t accuse me of something I haven’t done.”

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He straightened slightly, looking at her with sincerity etched into his expression. “I swear to you, Belinda, I absolutely did not kiss Verena.”

Belinda didn’t immediately reply, but her guarded demeanor began to crumble. Deep down, she believed him.

The realization hit her like a wave—Verena had done that on purpose. That kiss sound had been nothing but a calculated move, designed to make her misunderstand the situation.

Her eyes darkened with disgust as the thought of Verena’s manipulation crossed her mind.

Lucas caught the subtle shift in her expression and spoke cautiously, his tone filled with hope. “So… is that why you’ve been so distant with me lately? Because you thought I kissed Verena?”

Belinda faltered, caught off guard by his directness. She swallowed hard, quickly turning her head to avoid his earnest gaze. She said, “Your business has nothing to do with me. I just… I just didn’t want to waste my energy on you.” Even as she spoke, the softness in her voice betrayed her true feelings, though she seemed unaware of it.

But Lucas caught the subtle shift in her demeanor, and his grin widened. “Belinda, you were jealous. Admit it—you thought I kissed Verena, and you got jealous.”

Belinda shot him an exasperated glare. “Jealous? Don’t flatter yourself.”

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