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Love in the dark Chapter 123
Hence, when she spoke again, Zoey’s words sounded slightly muffled.“I can go to someone else if you do not wish to help.”Laurence admired her for bearing such wishful thoughts.“Did I say I wouldn't help you?”“Well, then hurry up and loosen the tie!”She was utterly annoyed at being kept hanging. Laurence chuckled softly. His eyes held a hint of youthful vigor when he laughed. He held onto her nape, his breath hot against her skin.“Let’s keep it this way. I prefer you like this.”For the entire night, she was like a small boat caught in a storm. Tossed around in the waves against her will. She had no choice but to cling tightly to the only salvation in sight. By daybreak, she had lost her voice. She sounded as hoarse as could be. Her throat hurt so much that she refused to speak. However, she had to admit that it had been a long time since she last felt so satisfied.When Laurence woke up in the morning, he looked satiated. Zoey glanced at him before she fell asleep again in mere s
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Zoey cleared her throat and intentionally ignored his question.“Mr. Scott, could you please go through the schedule and let me know if there are any areas that need to be revised?"Her voice still sounded pretty hoarse. Laurence raised a brow but ignored the fact that she deliberately disregarded his question. His thumb rested casually on the document as he scanned through it.“Postpone the meeting scheduled for the day after tomorrow. Reschedule it for another day."Zoey was quiet for a brief moment.“That meeting…”It was a meeting with the leaders of ES Corporation, a high-end technology company that had made rapid progress domestically over the past two years, which they were in the process of acquiring. The acquisition case was actually in its final stages, with only a few details left to be finalized. Zoey had just started when she was cut off by Laurence.“Postpone it.”“Okay.”She did not continue any further. Laurence must have something much more important to deal with for h
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Winter quietly reached its end. And spring was just around the corner. Zoey was glad that spring was on its way. On her way home from work, she stopped by a florist and bought herself a bouquet of pink roses. She had no one to send her flowers, but nothing stopped her from getting some for herself.If nobody loved her, she decided, she would need to love herself more. She put the flowers in a vase in her bedroom, and set it on her desk. They looked lovely. She opened the windows to let in some fresh air. Then, she took a shower, changed into her pajamas, and settled down to catch the latest episode of a popular reality show.Halfway through the show, she went downstairs to get herself a can of ice-cold soda from the fridge. She rummaged around for quite a while but to no avail. It was only then that she recalled that Laurence didn’t like all this “junk food”, so the maids would not stock the fridge with them. Even the two cans which Zoey had hidden in the fridge were nowhere to be foun
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Zoey knew where she stood with Laurence. She would never dream of competing with Sarah for a spot in his heart. She was no match for Sarah. And she didn’t need Tristan to remind her of that.“There’s no need to worry about me, Mr. Gray.”Zoey looked impervious to his words. She pushed him away coldly after giving him a step on the foot with her high heels. Tristan had to admit that she was an attractive one. Much prettier than the wannabe celebrities and influencers that he’d played around with before.It might be because of her beauty, along with how men always yearned for what they could not have, Tristan found himself unable to stop his thoughts about her. Once he had her, however, he would likely find her boring and ditch her as he did his past flings. His words were harsh.“Miss Jenner, do you enjoy setting foot in others’ relationships?”“Not as much as you do, Mr. Gray.” Zoey flashed him a sarcastic smile.Tristan was taken aback by what she said. He hadn’t expected her to be so
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When Laurence gave it some thought, he realized that this had indeed been the situation over time.When he and Sarah were dating, she would frequently throw tantrums and get upset over trivial matters, and he would have to placate her.But she had never asked him for help with her family matters. Rather, she would go to Shawn or Tristan for help instead.Laurence mulled over the notion. “Who was the one who told her father about the project?”Tristan wasn’t sure about that, but given Laurence’s dead serious expression, he was certain that he knew something about the project.“It’s a bad idea?”“The local government has no plans to develop that plot of land.” Laurence contemplated for a moment before he continued, “Tell her to warn her father not to act recklessly, or he’ll risk losing everything.”Tristan had considered helping Sarah’s father for her sake.The Grays’ could afford to invest in the project, but the Jenners’ did not have a steady enough foundation yet.They did not have t
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News that Zoey was married was more jaw-dropping than the ruckus that Mrs. Lewis had caused.It was a shocking piece of information.James Lewis was a well-known womanizer. He was never one to let a pretty girl pass him by without harassing her. He had even committed the heinous act of assaulting an intern after getting her drunk. His reputation had long been in tatters, so nothing about him surprised anyone anymore.Mrs. Lewis was utterly embarrassed by Zoey’s words and found herself in a predicament. Having worked alongside Laurence for such a long time, his demeanor and way of speaking seemed to have rubbed off on Zoey. Cool and imposing, she warned, “Mrs. Lewis, if you continue to make a scene, I will call the police.”Still, Mrs. Lewis refused to back off even though she was intimidated by Zoey’s conduct. “Just you wait.”Zoey stood her ground. “Anne, get the security.”Mrs. Lewis had no wish to be dragged away by the security, and she definitely hadn’t expected Zoey to be so re
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Laurence’s answer did not surprise Zoey. She lifted her head and looked out the window. Her pursed lips turned a faint crimson red. “Someday, Mr. Scott, you will get what you wish for.”He would marry the person he loved and spend a lifetime with her.Zoey did not find the thought as unacceptable as she had thought it would be.Love was the one thing nobody had control over.She could still remember Laurence’s words and his expression when he said them.“There is no reasoning as to whether a person loves another. It all boils down to fate. It’s a feeling. There’s nothing like a love that grows over time. Most of those are merely cardinal lust. And even if one catches a fancy toward another at first sight, that might not stand the test of time. But if at first sight someone does not fall in love with you, chances are they never will.”Zoey found his words to be exceptionally true. She had always thought she had met him at the wrong time—that she had been way too late. But now, she felt
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He had intentionally refrained from asking her about it when they got off work.“She didn’t,” Zoey answered after she froze for a brief second.She had hoped Laurence would not find out about such a trifling affair, but it seemed that was wishful thinking.The commotion caused in the company had not been small, to say the least.Zoey pursed her lips as she fumbled for words to explain herself. “I didn’t let her lay a finger on me.”Laurence raised his brows. “Miss Jenner, I thought that you had always been one to swallow your anger and suffer in silence.”Zoey was distracted by his words. So it turned out that Laurence had always perceived her as an easy target to pick on. However, it was true that tolerance was now her best quality.She would let slide whatever she could put up with, and she tried her best not to offend anyone if she could help it.For 16 years, Zoey had been a pampered little princess. Before things turned upside down for her family, she had also been a delicate and
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Ryan had a reason for barging into the room. He thought he had seen something he shouldn't have.He had witnessed Zoey's relationship with his brother over the past few years. He hadn't thought so many things would happen between them when they got married.In the end, Laurence fell for her.The high and mighty guy had willingly become the loser for that woman.Zoey could tell from Ryan's reaction that he had misunderstood. Without bothering to explain, she walked straight out of the office.Laurence ignored Ryan, too. He treated Ryan as if he didn't exist and strode out the door after Zoey. Ryan was left alone in the office, dumbfounded.Laurence's assistant greeted him politely. "Are you here for ..."Ryan was still in a daze. He snapped to his senses and said, "I'm here to see my brother!""Mr. Scott just left.""I saw that.""Then, is there anything else I can do for you?"Ryan turned around to leave but returned halfway. He put his arm around the assistant's shoulder as
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Zoey could feel the gazes on her as she stepped into the office. There were hardly any familiar faces left in the office.She secretly sighed in relief. She would have felt awkward and at a loss if she had to face the inquisitive gazes of acquaintances.Laurence held Zoey's hand, and she had no choice but to let him do as he pleased. She couldn't resist him.They entered Laurence's office. His office looked cold and plain, just like he was.Zoey noticed he was still grabbing her wrist. She took a deep breath and asked, "Where should I sit?"Perhaps surprised by her sudden cooperative attitude, Laurence raised an eyebrow. After a pause, he kindly reminded her, "The door is locked."Without a key, the door couldn't be opened from the inside.Zoey tried to pull her wrist away. "Got it."Laurence watched her sit on the sofa, and he relaxed slightly. He asked politely, "Would you like something to drink?"Zoey was momentarily lost in thought. She replied, "Warm water will do"Laur
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Zoey was composed. She didn't seem worried about Laurence investigating her past in Novarvia. But deep down, she wasn't confident.Laurence had long lost any moral boundaries. Despite knowing she was married, he showed no concern about interfering in her marriage. He would likely become even more audacious and unrestrained if he discovered that her marriage was fake.Just the thought of it gave Zoey a headache. She never thought getting rid of someone would be so difficult, even if they held a certain position of power. Shaking him off became increasingly challenging.Lost in her contemplation, Zoey failed to notice the driver had changed direction. When she finally realized, the car was parked at the entrance of the Scott Group.Zoey pondered briefly. She thought the driver was sending Laurence off. She waited patiently and remained seated in the car.The man beside her calmly looked at her and raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you getting out?"Zoey furrowed her brows. "Why should I?"
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Sarah always seemed like she was thriving. Looking radiant, she hooked arms with the man beside her. She no longer looked as worn as she had a few months ago.Laurence was acquainted with the man beside her. His gaze was indifferent, showing neither surprise nor much emotion. Firmly grabbing Zoey's hands, Laurence wouldn't let her leave his side.Laurence had no intention of greeting Sarah or engaging with William. He held Zoey's hand, seemingly aware she didn't want to deal with them either. He turned his face to her and said, "Let's go."Zoey didn't refuse. They left quietly.This time, Sarah didn't stop Zoey. She usually tried provoking her.Once they were far away, Zoey immediately shook off Laurence's hand. He saw her furrowed brows and the undisguised disgust in her eyes. She must have hated Sarah a lot. She didn't even want to see her.Laurence explained, "I didn't know she would be here today."Zoey ignored him and walked ahead. The man behind her suddenly circled he
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Zoey had no idea whether she was acting out of spite or being stubborn, but she arrived at the restaurant as promised. The restaurant had a private courtyard that offered great privacy. She didn't want to cause the person she was meeting any trouble. Neil's wife was once Zoey's client. Both parties were pleased with the business transaction. Zoey didn't like socializing, but she was out of alternatives. She forced herself to befriend Neil's wife. She had something to ask of Neil because her passport application had been dragging on without any progress. Zoey didn't want to lose control of her emotions again. She could still keep her cool if she stayed away from Laurence. To her surprise, Laurence had found out what she had been secretly up to. It was like he had installed a bug on her. She was horrified. "I've heard a lot of good things about you, Ms. Jenner." "You're too kind, Mr. Jackson." Neil was nicer than she expected. He didn't act superior or avoid the topic. Inst
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Zoey ended the phone call. Without having to ask, Zoey knew what was going on when she saw Laurence. Needless to say, Laurence had taken the liberty to take the morning off for her. She couldn't be bothered to be angry. Instead, she felt numb as it had happened too many times before. Zoey looked down at her changed pajamas and turned to the man by the bed. She asked, "Where are my clothes?" Laurence met her gaze. He didn't feel embarrassed at all. "They were in the wash. They are in the dryer now." Zoey lifted the bed covers and stepped onto the carpet. She made a beeline for the walk-in closet, which was filled with many clothes she hadn't taken with her when she'd left years ago. She picked an outfit and put it on. Laurence was still in the bedroom when she walked out of the walk-in closet. He put on his tie and looked over at her. She glanced at him and said, "You should've woken me up last night." Laurence approached her. He was tall and looked sharp in his suit, with
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Zoey was fast asleep. She thought she was dreaming when someone lifted her up. Her body clock over the last few days had been regular. She was going to bed early. Now, she couldn't keep her eyes open. Maybe she went back to sleep because she didn't sense any danger.Laurence hooked his arm behind Zoey's knees in a cradle and pulled her arm over his neck to secure her from falling. She mumbled in her sleep. He guessed that she was dreaming.Laurence couldn't hear what she was saying. He leaned in with his ear near her lips, but her mumbling stopped.The chauffeur, dedicated to his job, was on standby outside. Seeing his employer in the distance, he opened the door respectfully.Laurence carried Zoey into the car. The chauffeur closed the car door and glanced again at the woman in his employer's arms from the rear-view mirror. She looked familiar, but he didn't want to make any assumptions. "Where to, sir?" The chauffeur couldn't read his employer's mind, so he was careful not to
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The bar wasn't too far from the restaurant. It was less than a ten-minute drive away. Laurence refused to let go of Zoey's wrist. He was bold to show off their closeness even though it was inappropriate. The others could hardly take their eyes off the couple. It was drama in the flesh. If they remembered correctly, Zoey had denied their relationship online two days before. She had even announced her marriage to someone else to set the record straight. What was going on? They had a hunch about the situation, judging by the resistance on Zoey's face. Maybe her ex-husband wouldn't leave her alone. The man seemed relentless in his pursuit. Nevertheless, it was not their business to get involved. At the end of the day, it was between Zoey and Laurence. Everybody quieted down and sobered up. The group caught a cab to the destination. Laurence shamelessly invited himself to join the group, and no one objected, not even politely. They weren't fools. They wouldn't offend the man for
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Zoey felt a tingling sensation along her ear. It felt as if she had been electrocuted. Laurence's tone was half-joking, but there was seriousness behind it. He was ready to tell on her to her husband the moment she nodded. Zoey had lost her patience with him a long time ago. She couldn't help but snap back every time. She looked up. Her face was small. She was about to tell him to get lost when the man took the chance to deepen the kiss. He squeezed her chin, forcing her to part her lips to let him in. Zoey was pinned against the wall. His scorching breath took hers away. She was trapped like prey in a snare. The more she struggled, the tighter his grip became.Laurence didn't stop with a brief kiss. He didn't give Zoey room to breathe, and she could feel her limbs going weak. Her tongue was going numb. The woman opened her mouth, gasping for air. She hung onto his collar to stop herself from going limp. The man was always greedy. He could never get enough of her. Zoey had
