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Zoey only wanted to do her job well. Laurence’s change in mood seemed to have nothing to do with her either. He had always experienced mood swings. The man cleverly avoided the topic. As the saying went, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Laurence was no less competent than his father. In fact, his methods were even more meticulous and ruthless in comparison.“Please consider the City Investment project.”“Of course.”The City Investment project was clearly profitable, and many would want a piece of the pie. However, this golden opportunity was nothing to Laurence. He wasn’t as anxious as these people who wanted to make a fortune. Laurence’s calm and easygoing attitude was a big contrast to their distress. The situation now was different from two or three years ago. No one in the Scott Group could overrule Laurence’s decision. His word was law. The board of directors had almost been side-lined entirely by him. He may have a good reputation outside—he was known as someone who
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Zoey initially wanted to muddle her way through. However, Laurence was extremely sharp. He wasn’t that easily fooled. She braced herself and walked forward, her ankle throbbing with pain. Laurence suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms, lifting her up. Once Zoey realized what was happening, she wanted to hide in a cave. So many eyes were on them. It seemed like an overreaction for him to carry her just because she twisted her ankle. Zoey really wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it.People started to murmur, but Zoey managed to hear their whispers. Acting so high-profile was very unlikely of Laurence. Zoey buried her head in his chest to hide from the people around. She seriously wondered if Laurence had offended someone and was using her as a shield. To be honest, Laurence had quite a number of enemies. He had offended countless people, and there were more than enough people who wanted him dead. Zoey’s thoughts started to run wild, and she wondered if she would
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Zoey wanted to muddle through the topic and answered, “It’s alright.”Sissy liked her and wanted to get closer to her. After graduating from university and marrying Ryan, she had never worked. Although she wanted to experience the working life, Ryan had always objected and said working was difficult. She had to wake up early every day—regardless of the weather or season—and put up with getting scolded even after working hard. His words started to sway her, and she became pregnant before she could make a decision. Ryan did not allow her to work, and although her husband usually seemed easygoing, he was quite stubborn. Thus, she envied Zoey’s freedom to work. Unlike her, she felt like a flower trapped inside a golden cage. Although she really loved Ryan, she still felt regretful sometimes.“Oh, didn’t you see the message I sent you that day?”“My phone broke,” Zoey said softly. “Was it something urgent?”Sissy smiled embarrassedly. “Not really. I’ve been quite free lately, and I
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Laurence’s words were harsh as he coldly replied to her. However, he grabbed her wrist as soon as Zoey stood up. He was usually strong, and his fingers had a firm grip whilst her wrist was thin and frail. Zoey cried out in pain softly. Laurence thought she was faking it and ignored her. Zoey had a stubborn temper, and she did not want to get into an argument with him, so she held her tongue. In the eyes of others, they were at an impasse right now.“Miss Jenner, if I can’t carry you, at least I could give you a hand, right?” Laurence deliberately emphasized her name as if he were teasing her. Zoey could not push him away as there were others in the lounge. Sissy and Ryan might have suspicions if they got into a heated argument before them.She politely answered, “Thank you.”Sissy was quite worried about her but she did not dare to address her too intimately in front of Laurence, so she quietly asked, “Zoey, do you want to sit for a moment?”Laurence answered in her stead, “No.”
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It did not feel good to be ignored. Laurence thought for a moment and advised, “She is carrying a child and is due to give birth in a few months. It’s best not to disturb her.”Zoey lowered her head without a word. Laurence did not even want her to get close to his family. She felt empty inside. His words could always easily cut her like a knife.Zoey tried to calm herself down. “Mr. Scott, I have my limits.”Laurence did not mean to hurt her, but he felt flustered when he saw her pale face. This year, her health had deteriorated, and the doctor had advised him to take good care of her. He swallowed hard—as if there were knives in his throat. “I’ll get you a glass of water.”Zoey licked her cherry-pink lips.“Okay, thanks.” Zoey recognized most of the people there used to work with Laurence, but they were all merely acquaintances. The only one Laurence was really close to was Yvette. She must’ve come with her new boyfriend. Yvette looked more like a porcelain doll than b
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Yvette dawdled in the seat beside Zoey for some time. Before she could meet Laurence, she had been dragged away reluctantly by her boyfriend. Zoey glanced at her new boyfriend. He wasn’t bad looking, but he wasn’t particularly handsome either. He had nice features and a tall build that made Yvette look tiny next to him. After a few steps, she turned around and warned, “I’m reminding you because we’re previous acquaintances. The woman Laurence likes is not that simple. You should count your blessings.”Yvette had always thought she was a cunning woman. However, Sarah’s methods and ruthlessness were on another level.Zoey smiled. “Thank you, Miss Sullivan.”Yvette continued to mutter, “I see you’re much sharper than me. Get the money and a house, then leave.” ‘You will be upset for a long time if you gave your heart to Laurence. He will never reciprocate your affections, and his heart will never soften.’ Unexpectedly, it was now Yvette’s turn to advise her. …Laurence had someo
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Zoey was no match for Amanda. It was obvious she was not deceptive from how she foolishly said she liked Yvette just now. People who grew up in wealthy families were more exposed to shady exchanges, so they were more cunning and deceptive than others. Amanda was no different. Laurence had no connections with her although their fathers were long-time friends. Amanda’s face turned pale, as if Laurence had exposed her ill intentions. She said firmly, “Mr. Scott, don’t everyone is as evil as you.”She did not have good intentions, but she had yet to implement her plans. Laurence raised an eyebrow and said scornfully, “Listen to yourself. What a joke.”Amanda was rendered speechless by him, and she did not know what to say.Zoey ignored their dispute, not wanting to be involved in whatever disagreement they had. As for Amanda, Zoey wasn’t her superior or colleague, so they barely crossed paths at work. With this thought, Zoey was able to drink her water peacefully. Laurence did not s
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Zoey’s dream of buying lots of ice cream instantly went up in flames. “I’ll go by myself.”Laurence raised his eyebrows.“You should wait in the car.” He was still fair and asked, “What flavor would you like?”After some thought Zoey said, “I’d like either strawberry or cantaloupe. Cherry is also good. You should get me one of each.”Laurence suddenly pinched her chin and leaned down to kiss the corners of her mouth, as if he wanted to taste the sweet creamy strawberry flavor on her lips. “Don’t be too greedy.”Zoey pushed him away, her cheeks flushed, and she tried to calm her breathing. “Mr. Scott, you’re so stingy.”Laurence traced his fingers on her lips and chuckled. “I’m just not generous.”Zoey grabbed his wrist and insisted, “I’ll go with you.”Laurence was teasing her anyway and deliberately asked, “What? You’ll miss me?”Zoey ruined the atmosphere by deadpanning, “I’ll miss my ice cream.”She urged him to get out of the car. It was very cold outside, and Zoey
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Love in the dark Chapter 757 Got Everything Figured Out
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
Love in the dark Chapter 756 Came at the Wrong Time
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
