Chapter 234

“Cecil doesn’t have the kind of power and influence that can help you! He can’t go up against the Schmidts and the Lynches. If you got together with him, all you’re going to get from him is his love and nothing else. He can’t protect Ella!

“Then, he’ll find himself in deep sorrow. He’ll regret that he chose to study medicine instead of garnering more power and influence for himself!”

“You need to fight fire with fire, Zoe!”

…

Zoe was trembling all over. She didn’t want to believe him, but she knew clearly that he didn’t have to lie to her. She was also afraid that something else might happen to Ella and she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself if it did.

He could see what she was wrestling with and smiled lightly. He even leaned over and opened the car door for her and asked her politely, “Are you going to call a cab or should I give you a ride?”

“I’ll take the cab!”

She stumbled a little when she got out of the car. She was so exhausted.

He didn’t offer her help. Sitting in