Chapter 551 He Has Something to Say

"Of course! Who wants to hear hurtful words?” Zoey exclaimed, watching Laurence’s taut expression. She scoffed, "You aren’t so deluded as to think that you have been speaking nicely in the past, are you?"

She expected Laurence would refute her by telling her that the truth was always hurtful, but unexpectedly, he did not.

A moment of silence later, he said lazily, "If you like sweet talk, I can do that too." Then as though having a change of mind, he continued, "But what use is there of sweet talk?" Indeed, what was the use of sweet-talking? Nothing but empty promises that would never come true.

Laurence's condescending gaze fell on Jared again. He guessed Jared must have made Zoey many promises, one of which would be marriage. But was he sure he'd be able to marry her? Who could say for certain? The only reason Laurence had been able to put up with Jared hanging around Zoey recently was because he was sure there was no way they could end up together. Or, more specifically, he was