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He glanced at Laurence after he said that. Unexpectedly, Laurence wasn’t as angry as he’d expected, just a little apathetic. He asked Damien to give him the contract he’d drafted. Before the working hours ended, Laurence invited Zoey to his office.“Are you free tonight?” he asked impassively.Zoey contemplated for a moment and nodded. “Yes.”“Shall we talk?” Laurence raised an eyebrow.She didn’t reject his request. Staring at him calmly, she replied, “Sure.”…Zoey chose an expensive restaurant that had fewer customers. Laurence disliked crowded places, so they opted for a private room.It was dinner time. Laurence sat opposite Zoey leisurely with his legs crossed. “Go on and order. We’ll talk after you’ve eaten.”Without hesitation, Zoey ordered all of the signature dishes the restaurant offered. However, she had a poor appetite, so she stopped eating and put down her fork after a few bites. On the other hand, Laurence didn’t touch the food. Instead, he poured some water for himself
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Laurence was very efficient. In the evening, he made an appointment for Zoey at a private hospital owned by the Scott family for the following day. She didn’t even need to line up or wait for her turn to undergo surgery.Zoey thought she’d be going alone. Unexpectedly, Laurence pushed back his work for the day and drove her to the hospital himself.When they stopped at a red light, Laurence tapped his thumbs and asked casually, “Did you bring your medical records?”“Yes.” Zoey turned her head in the passenger seat and looked out the car window silently.“What about the previous health check reports?” Laurence asked meticulously.Zoey had torn all her past medical reports to pieces and tossed them down the drain. She said after a slight pause, “I forgot where I put them.”“It’s alright. You can just do another health check today.”“Sure, Mr. Scott,” Zoey replied detachedly as if she was doing something that didn’t concern her.…The moment Zoey stepped into the hospital, the smell of di
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Mrs. Scott, suppressing her anger, cut Laurence off without giving him a chance to speak. "Dr. Zahn told me she saw you and Zoey at the hospital."Laurence hadn't planned on his mother finding out about this matter. Since he could no longer hide it from her, there was no point feigning ignorance."Yeah.""Are you at the obstetrics and gynecology department?""Why bother asking me if you already know?"Mrs. Scott was livid. Laurence had been very opinionated since he was young, and no one could change his mind. She hurriedly asked the driver to rush to the hospital, not knowing that Zoey was already in the operating room. "Is Zoey pregnant?"The more Laurence kept quiet, the more she was sure of her assumption. She recalled that Zoey almost vomited when they had dinner together a few days ago.She felt elated; she'd been hoping for the two of them to have kids of their own. "How can you not tell me something so important? I can't believe I found out from someone else instead. You shou
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“This has nothing to do with her,” said Laurence. After a slight pause, he added, “We’re both not mature enough to handle raising a child. She shouldn’t be bogged down with a child at this age. Mother, please respect our wishes.”Mrs. Scott was powerless against her son. There was nothing she could do even if she was raging mad.“You’re hopeless. I’m done talking to you.”The light above the operating room dimmed, and out came the doctor.“She just needs some rest. She can be discharged after some observation.”That meant the surgery had been successful, and the child was no more. Mrs. Scott’s eyes reddened; she’d just found out about the existence of her grandchild, and now the child was gone. Everybody envied her because she had a good son who wasn’t a worthless rich heir or an underachieving loser. He’d become the head of their family at a young age and was the youngest amongst the leaders of the affluent families of Northwell. Being as capable and decisive as he was, he’d grasped
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The cries coming from the ward were heartbreaking. The sadness that she’d suppressed was released bit by bit as she cried her heart out. Zoey wasn’t as strong as she appeared on the surface; she just didn't want to cry so pitifully in front of Laurence.Laurence’s body stiffened a little. Zoey’s suppressed sobs caused his eyes to redden a little in response. It wasn't until the crying gradually stopped that Laurence opened the door again, holding the lunch sent from the hotel in his hand. “You should have some food first.”Zoey’s voice was extremely hoarse, and her eyes were clearly more swollen now. Her hand was still attached to an IV drip. She looked thin and feeble.Laurence helped her set up the small table on the bed. “I'll feed you.”Zoey didn’t want to accept any gesture of kindness from him anymore. She lowered her head, her hair pressed against her cheek from the cold and sweat. Pursing her lips, she replied, “No need.”She stretched out her hand, but Laurence pushed it back
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Laurence was obviously lying. He didn’t even bother to be more sincere when deceiving others. Even so, when Zoey heard him say he liked her, her heart still thumped hopelessly and violently. The next moment, she immediately understood from his carefree demeanor that he wasn’t being serious at all.Zoey calmed down. She didn’t have much energy left after the surgery, “Laurence, I don’t need a vacation.”She just wanted to quit, clear her mind, and stop indulging in her feelings for him.Laurence was unexpectedly patient with her. “If you don’t want to take three months off, let’s make it one month. Don’t say that I, the capitalist, am exploiting you again.”She couldn’t understand why he refused to let her go. Her position as his secretary wasn’t so important to the extent that she was irreplaceable. Others could easily replace her at any time.“I...”“Don’t be presumptuous, Miss Jenner. The personal secretary position isn’t something anyone can fill in casually.”Zoey felt that she was
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Zoey avoided the topic, and Arielle didn’t press on. The latter started to gossip about Laurence instead. “Is it true that men can separate love from sex?”Zoey didn’t know much, but from her experience with Laurence, he seemed to be able to easily withdraw himself after satisfying his physical needs.Consoling herself, Zoey thought optimistically, “It’s okay. I took advantage of him too.”Arielle was worried about her condition. “Are you okay?”“I’m okay. I just feel a little tired. I’ll be fine after resting for a day or two,” Zoey replied to reassure her.Arielle scolded Sarah and Laurence on the phone ceaselessly until she came to a conclusion. “All men are untrustworthy and unreliable, especially those whose hearts are made of ice.”Zoey agreed, “You’re right. “When Arielle found out Zoey would continue to work beside Laurence, she felt aggrieved for her friend. “Are you sure you still want to stay by his side?”Zoey was silent for a few seconds. “I can’t help it.”The monthly me
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Over the years, Laurence rarely experienced such a vast fluctuation in his mood. He endured it for some time, but in the end, he couldn’t hold back.Pinching her wrist hard, the veins on his hand popped, and his already tense expression became even more contorted. “Are you fucking saying it’s my fault for making you eat?”He seemed really angry. His eyes burned with fury, and Zoey felt like her wrist was about to break.She flung his hand away expressionlessly and said, “Fine. It’s my fault.”Laurence stared into her eyes. The fire in his heart raged on even more intensely. The words that came from her mouth dealt heavy blows to his heart like a hammer. He wasn’t good at managing his anger and would return the favor tenfold if he was even slightly unhappy.This time, however, he put a lid on his anger.“Forget it. Why am I blowing my top over this when she’s in this state?” he thought.Laurence gradually calmed down and pressed back the emotions that shouldn’t have appeared. He regaine
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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
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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
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
