His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 692:

While Kylee could grasp Holley’s actions against Belinda—given that Belinda wasn’t her child—Baker’s consistent coldness toward Belinda was baffling. Was there an undisclosed motive behind his behavior?

Baker’s eyes flickered with a shadow of emotion as he processed Kylee’s question. After a heavy silence, he confessed, “Because I hate Carola! Had it not been for her schemes and pressure, your mother and I would never have been torn apart. She made your mother become a mistress. It’s Carola’s fault—all of it! Just thinking about it makes me mad. Seeing Belinda just reminds me of Carola, making it difficult for me to show her any warmth. I never loved Carola. Your mother is the only woman I’ve ever truly loved.”

Upon understanding Baker’s sentiments, Kylee gave a slight nod. A knowing look passed between Baker and Holley. As Kylee left, she felt a weight lift from her shoulders.

Reflecting on her situation, she realized that having two mothers might not be a bad thing. Her real mother could use her identity to do things to Belinda for her, and Belinda wouldn’t suspect a thing. Wasn’t that perfect?

With her identity no longer a secret, there was no denying it anymore. As long as Carola and Belinda remained in the dark about the matter, all would be fine.

In the CEO’s office of the Triumph Consortium:

“What do you want?” Lucas demanded, his tone icy, his disdain palpable as he regarded Holley across the desk. His dislike for Belinda’s parents was clear. He found them utterly detestable.

“Mr. Clark, I urge you to stay away from Belinda. Do not seek her out anymore!” Holley stated firmly, her posture straight.

Lucas looked as if he had just heard a joke. His gaze hardened. “Do you honestly believe you’re in a position to meddle in my relationship with Belinda?”

“I am Belinda’s mother! Naturally, I have every right to intervene in her life!” Holley declared, her voice steeped in conviction.

Lucas’s eyes narrowed. He scoffed, “Her mother? The same mother who is responsible for her allergies and the mockery she faces?”

Caught off guard, Holley faltered briefly before replying with heated indignation, “Those were unintended mishaps! I’m her mother. I would never intentionally hurt her.”

“I’m not so sure about that,” Lucas replied, his gaze piercing with insinuation.

Holley’s face registered anger, though she felt a bit panicked internally. After composing herself with a deep breath, she fixed a stern gaze on Lucas. “Let me be clear. Belinda harbors no affection for you. She has always had feelings for another. You are merely a substitute in her eyes!”

Indeed, Belinda had always had feelings for someone else, a fact known by Kenia, Sarai, and Holley. Thus, Holley wasn’t lying.

The notion of Lucas as a mere substitute might not be entirely true, but Holley had already concocted a suitable explanation should Belinda ever ask her about the matter.

Lucas’s face clouded over at Holley’s revelation.

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