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Love in the dark Chapter 176
The glimmer of hope she had slowly died out.Zoey thought she would not be disappointed if she held no hope. She touched her face, unsure of her appearance.“Am I pretty?”“Very.” Laurence examined her features and snorted. “Are you asking on purpose?”Zoey did not mean it that way and shook her head.“Nobody likes me.”No one was ever interested in her since high school. Others would receive love letters, but she never did. Zoey slowly felt that she must not be that pretty. Laurence did not believe her and thought she was just being humble.Zoey met his eyes and said earnestly, “It’s true. Nobody liked me, and they all hated me.”She was not really popular at that time. Although she tried hard to remain unseen, she felt her classmates deliberately avoided her. Even her deskmate rarely spoke to her. “You can ask Shawn if you don’t believe me. We were classmates.”Laurence did not dwell on this matter.“Maybe they don’t have taste.”Zoey was lonely for most of her high school life. Sh
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Amanda paused. “I think so.”Zoey thought for a moment and said, “I’ll ask Matthew when he comes back.”Amanda smiled sweetly. “Alright, sorry for the trouble.”Zoey did not pay her much attention and continued her own work. She was indeed quite busy since Laurence had another business trip. She had to arrange the hotels and meeting rooms and deal with other trivial matters. She even had to organize and submit the details for the media interviews.Zoey had sent several emails regarding the interview requests to Laurence this morning, but he rejected all of them. She noticed that although Laurence was very popular with the press, he never accepted any interviews, nor did he go on the news or have his photos published. He was extremely private in this aspect.Zoey stretched, feeling the soreness in her shoulders. She looked at the time on her computer and thought of ordering takeout today when Amanda approached her and asked, “Miss Jenner, is there anything I can do?”Zoey felt slightly
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“I can’t afford to pay you.”Laurence’s lessons would not come cheap, and Zoey kept a close eye on her expenses. Even though she had feelings for Laurence, she couldn’t bear to spend any of her money on him. “I’ll just pick things up by studying.”Laurence gripped her chin. Her lips were still bright red from being bitten earlier. Unable to stop himself, he leaned in to kiss her again until she finally let him past her clenched teeth.Zoey’s breathing was ragged. Her ears burned. Laurence then said in a low voice, “Studying will take too much time. I can give you a discount.”“How much?” Zoey probed.Laurence stuck his fingers up. “Five hundred an hour.”Zoey went silent.Laurence didn’t like how she deliberately avoided his gaze. He was someone who insisted on his own standards of propriety, and he wanted her to look at him. He forcefully tilted her chin up. “I’m already giving you a bargain.”Zoey hadn’t thought his prices too high; she had thought them too low. It was indeed a good
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Amanda had begun to hate Sarah deeply years ago when she popped out of nowhere and stole the man she loved. Although Amanda pretended to be a naive ball of sunshine, she was far shrewder than she let on.Zoey’s expression turned chilly. “I don’t know her.”Amanda did not seem to detect Zoey’s displeasure, despite her expression. Instead, Amanda continued, “I know that you don’t like me since I’m just a new employee and all, but I’m not competing with you here. I was originally engaged to Mr. Scott. Our parents even agreed to it. It’s all Sarah’s fault.”Zoey closed her eyes and only opened them again after she had regulated her breathing. “Miss Hartner, I still have work to do.”“Alright, I’ll leave you to it,” Amanda acquiesced.Amanda knew that Zoey was Laurence’s current wife, but she didn’t consider Zoey an obstacle. She was just a pitiful shield to be used.Zoey never knew that Laurence and Amanda had such a past together. However, both were from wealthy families and their parents
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Just as she was about to speak, however, Zoey swallowed her words and opted to devise an excuse. “It’s not that; I just feel a bit cold.”Laurence turned up the thermostat and touched her hand again. It seemed to be as cold as ever. He frowned, seemingly displeased. “Layer up more if you’re cold.”Zoey wasn’t paying attention as she nodded. She knew that she hadn’t stepped on anyone else’s toes, and Sarah wasn’t childish enough to send gory pictures to her to scare her. It was most likely someone had mistakenly sent them to her.Zoey was now a bit more collected, and so she continued her studies under Laurence seriously. Time flew by. It took an hour for Laurence to explain all the words Zoey had marked earlier. She pulled out her phone and transferred the agreed five hundred dollars to Laurence on the spot. He accepted the payment without protest.Zoey was taken aback. She had thought that he would decline out of embarrassment.Laurence couldn’t stop his chuckle when he saw the blank
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Immediately after she pulled out of her parking space, a man with a scar on his face stepped out from behind a stone pillar. His expression was dark as he made a phone call to his fellow accomplice. “She’s driven off. Follow her. She’s a wary one; we can’t let her escape!”Zoey had no idea what danger loomed over her.The house that Shawn bought was in the less populated part of the suburbs. The further away they got from the city, the less cars there were.Zoey parked her car outside of the house. Just as she was about to get out of the car, something flashed in the rearview mirror. Zoey whipped her head around to see a man standing nearby. The cap that he wore obscured most of his face.Alarm bells rang in Zoey’s mind. The moment she opened the door, the man charged at her like a mad bull. Fortunately, she was quick. She buckled herself in and was ready to drive away at a moment’s notice.The man hurled a cigarette butt to the ground and stamped on it before calmly making a phone cal
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Zoey’s survival instincts were stronger than she thought. She no longer wished to live in a nightmare again. Did honor matter? Did dignity matter? Surviving was the highest priority right now.Zoey stumbled to her feet and gripped the car window tightly. Hot tears streamed down her face, her eyes already swollen from her tears. She didn’t care how much of a mess she looked now as she cried out through her sobs, “I’m begging you, Shawn. Please, help me.”Shawn’s breath caught in his throat for a moment when he saw her cry. But then he returned to being callous again as he averted his gaze from her, seemingly unmoved by her plight. “Drive,” he ordered the chauffeur coldly.The chauffeur did not dare disobey Shawn’s orders and stepped on the gas.Shawn had an icy expression on his face; the coldness of his expression somehow accentuated his killer looks. He placed his hands on his thighs and fought the urge to show Zoey a moment of kindness. He shouldn’t have shown her mercy, for it didn’
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“Good,” George said.George had been unhinged in the last few days. He had gone looking for others to help free his son, but no one would help, shutting their doors in his face.Laurence’s play had been very smooth. He was undoubtedly aiming for the Cole family’s downfall. Laurence wasn’t about to play nice with the Coles, and if it meant going down with them as well, then so be it.George tossed a black suitcase at the men filled with cash and the new identification documents they would need while crossing the border, for these men were wanted criminals on death row.The scarred man picked up the suitcase to leave, but then George called after him, “Don’t you want Laurence dead? He’s the reason behind your situation now.”The scarred man stopped in his tracks. George did have a point. He looked back to eye Zoey, who was still tied up. “You sure this is his wife?” he asked.George had been driven insane by Laurence. Now, he was a twisted man capable of doing anything for revenge. He sm
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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?"
Love in the dark Chapter 754 Don't Let Me Find Out
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
Love in the dark Chapter 753 A Chance Encounter
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
Love in the dark Chapter 751 Morals
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
Love in the dark Chapter 750 Possessive
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
Love in the dark Chapter 749 Your Husband Isn't Home
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
