His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1437:

She looked at Johnson, her voice trembling slightly. “No, Johnson… Did I do something wrong? Or did I say something that upset you? Tell me what it is. I’ll change.”

The moment Zoie finished speaking, it hit her—she might have sounded a little too desperate.

So, she quickly added, “It’s because my parents and relatives already know you’re my boyfriend. They’re thrilled about it, honestly. If I suddenly tell them we’ve broken up, they’ll hound me for answers. Then, they’ll start throwing blind dates at me. It’ll be a nightmare.”noveldrama

Her breath came out in a weary sigh. She tried to convey that she didn’t want to end the relationship just because she wanted to avoid being forced into blind dates.

But Johnson looked indifferent. He stared at her like she was a stranger, his tone cold. “That’s your problem. I’m here to inform you of the matter, not to negotiate.”

The chill in his words drained the color from Zoie’s face.

She then took a deep breath, as if making a firm decision.

She said, “Johnson, I know you’re in love with Catherine.”

Johnson’s face darkened instantly, his eyes clouded with anger.

He looked at Zoie, his gaze devoid of any warmth. “Who told you that?”

Under the weight of his glare, Zoie felt her throat dry. Still, she forced the words out. “I didn’t need anyone to tell me. I figured it out myself. The way you look at Catherine, your affection for her is clear. There’s always something different in your eyes when you mention Catherine. So I am certain that the person you are in love with is Catherine.”

Johnson said nothing. His face was stone as he just stared at Zoie.

Zoie knew she couldn’t turn back now.

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Her lips pressed into a thin line. Then, she continued, “And I’m guessing… Being with her wouldn’t be easy for you, would it? Your parents wouldn’t approve of that, right? When I had dinner with your mom, she asked about Catherine, wanting to know if I noticed anything between you two in private. She’s already suspicious, isn’t she?”

She made up the last part; it was a strategic lie.

In truth, Stella hadn’t mentioned Catherine once to her.

She said this only to make Johnson feel nervous, creating a sense of crisis and pressure, hoping he would choose to continue the fake relationship with her.

Johnson’s jaw tightened. Still, he didn’t speak. He just kept staring at Zoie with that penetrating gaze.

Zoie swallowed, then steeled herself. “So let’s not end our fake relationship, not yet. I’ll play the role. I’ll help keep your secret safe, and you will get the cover you need. What do you think?” She believed Johnson had no reason to refuse her.

Johnson gave her a faint, polished smile. “How thoughtful of you, Miss Wilde. You’ve really thought this through.”

Zoie let out a quick laugh. “Well, of course. We’re helping each other out, right? So, does this mean—”

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