His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1431:

“Good, that’s settled,” Johnson said with a nod. After a brief pause, as if struck by a thought, he added, “If I find someone I am interested in, I’ll tell you.”

Stella fell silent for a moment.

After talking with Stella a bit longer, Johnson returned to his room. Shutting the door, he pulled out his phone and opened the group chat with Belinda and Bethany, starting a call.noveldrama

It didn’t take long for both to pick up.

“What’s going on, Johnson?” Belinda asked.

“You won’t believe what my mom said to me tonight. She actually told me I should get engaged to Zoie.” Just recounting this made Johnson let out a frustrated laugh.

“What? Really?” Bethany’s voice rose in disbelief.

Belinda let out a sharp, mocking chuckle. “Your mom just met Zoie earlier today, and now she’s pushing for an engagement? Anyone who says Zoie didn’t plant that idea is kidding themselves.”

“What did you tell your mom?” Bethany asked.

“I told her straight up that Zoie and I have already broken up, and I told her to stop contacting Zoie,” Johnson replied.

Belinda said, “Smart move. Zoie has clearly developed feelings for you, so you need to cut this off fast. Don’t let it fester.”

Bethany suddenly asked, “Wait, was Catherine there when your mom dropped the engagement bomb?”

“Yeah,” Johnson said, his face softening with a gentle warmth in his eyes. “She was right there. When my mom brought it up, Catherine was so shocked that her fork slipped and hit the table with a clatter.”

“Really?” Belinda’s brows rose, a grin spreading across her face.

Johnson let out a soft chuckle. “Does Cathy’s reaction make you think she has feelings for me? Like she’s worried I might actually get engaged to someone else?”

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“Things are getting interesting. Guess Zoie’s scheming isn’t entirely a bad thing,” Bethany said with a smirk.

Johnson’s tone grew serious. “But my mom did ask if I have feelings for Cathy. It seems my previous actions—like embracing Cathy—have made her suspicious.”

Belinda’s voice was filled with concern. “Did you manage to convince her that you don’t have feelings for Catherine?”

“I stayed calm and told her I’m not into anyone, that Cathy’s just like a sister to me, just like Eliana,” Johnson replied. “But I’m not sure if she believes me. What worries me is that my mom might corner Cathy and say something to push her further away from me. If that happens…”

His voice trailed off, heavy with worry.

The truth was, Cathy’s feelings for him were still unclear. If his mother meddled now, it could cause Cathy to retreat back into her shell.

Belinda spoke gently, “Johnson, don’t stress too much. And don’t underestimate Cathy’s strength. How can you be sure she’ll retreat? I think once she sorts out her feelings, she won’t go back to her shell like before. Have some faith in her.”

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