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Zayden's POV

I was buried in my work till 7 pm when I remembered I had the intention of paying Belle and her mother a visit today.

I quickly round things off and pack the files I will be using at home in my briefcase. I stroll out before locking the door. I had dismissed Chloe since 6 pm.

I take the elevator out to the parking lot and hop in before driving off. Different thoughts are running through my mind as I drive to the neighborhood. I am hoping to meet her mother at home since it's past 7 pm already, I am sure she must be back from wherever she is always going to.

What should I say to her? How can I succeed in convincing Belle? Should I plead with her to agree to my terms? Should I try sweet-talking just like Richard has advised?

I shake my head at the thought of begging her.

I can't do that, I mutter.

"What do I do then?" I ask no one in particular.

A few minutes later, I drive into the neighborhood and park aside before going out of the car, hoping the dog that kept barking a