Chapter 424

Esther gave her little head a vague nod. "I understand." From that day onward, Xander barred that repugnant couple from setting foot inside the Zane residence. He forced himself to grow stronger so he could protect the Zane Corporation, allow his weary grandmother to retire, and shield his vulnerable sister.

"Ha..." Xander scoffed coldly as the memories flooded back. 'That man couldn't even protect the woman he loved. He had to marry a woman he didn't love for the sake of benefits, and then blamed everyone else for his misfortunes, such a display of weakness and incompetence.'

"M-Mr. Zane, good morning."

A crisp voice snapped Xander back from his childhood reverie. Lifting his gaze, he saw a slender, radiant figure before him. Florivera did not have harsh winters, so the weather was quite warm in early March, which was why Abigail was wearing her summer work clothes. A simple yet sophisticated white blouse paired with a black skirt accentuated her already appealing figure. He found