His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1436:

Zoie fixed her gaze on Johnson, her expression earnest and composed as she laid out her thoughts. “Look,” she began, “we’ve been pretending to be a couple for quite a while now, but let’s be honest, it hasn’t really brought the results we expected. The woman you like hasn’t made a single move, has she?”

She leaned in slightly, a glint of strategy flickering in her eyes. “So, why not turn up the heat a little? What if we publicly announce our engagement? If that woman genuinely has feelings for you, she won’t be able to stay composed after hearing the news.”

A soft, confident smile curled on her lips. “And when she comes to you, either confessing her love or asking you not to go through with the engagement, wouldn’t that be exactly what you’re hoping for? At that point, we can call off the engagement, and you can go be with the woman you love. A perfect outcome for you, don’t you think?”

Johnson gave a dry chuckle, a cold smile playing on his face. His eyes locked on Zoie with sarcasm. “So, this is all for my benefit, huh? How considerate of you.”

Zoie replied, “Of course. We’re working together, aren’t we? Helping each other is what this is all about.”

Johnson’s expression turned icy. He saw through her perfectly polished performance, her smile hiding a web of manipulation. Announcing an engagement publicly? That was just to solidify her position beside him.noveldrama

Once news of their engagement went public, Zoie would be seen as his partner, maybe even his future wife, in the eyes of the public.

Then, when he inevitably broke things off to be with Cathy, how would Cathy be perceived?

Zoie, without lifting a finger, would be painted as the heartbroken victim.

A brilliant strategy.

But did Zoie really think he was that easily manipulated?

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Zoie noticed the storm gathering in Johnson’s expression and swallowed hard in fear.

She could tell her carefully crafted suggestion had backfired.

Still, she stayed composed and said, “What is it, Johnson? Don’t you think it’s a good idea? If not, then fine, forget it. I’ll go talk to your mother and ask her to delay the engagement. If she wants an explanation, I’ll take the blame and tell her it’s all on me.”

Johnson’s response was blunt and final. “There’s no need for any of that,” he said coldly. “This fake relationship between us is over. I’ve already told my mother that we broke up. No more pretending. I’m done.”

The words hit Zoie like a slap.

Her eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn’t expected this at all.

How could Johnson just end their relationship now?

Her plan hadn’t succeeded yet! She hadn’t won him over.

If this arrangement ended now, she would lose her only excuse to stay close to him.

She knew Johnson would never let her near him again. Panic bubbled up in Zoie’s chest.

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