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Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 541 Zachary Listens to Me
When it came to the Fulham family's matters, Joey often felt that some issues could be brought to light by tearing through just a thin layer of paper.Even as slow as she was, she knew what Vaughn's and the others' attitudes toward her signified. She just didn't want to acknowledge it."Sorry… I didn't mean it." Kenneth quickly apologized after realizing he had misspoken."It's fine." Joey shook her head.After Kenneth finished eating, Joey asked Stacy to make a bed for him, and he went to sleep.As Joey continued working, a call from an unknown number came in.She pressed the answer button, and before she could speak, an elderly woman's voice came through. "Ms. Linton, is Kenneth with you?"Joey's expression was indifferent as she asked, "Mrs. Yates Senior?""So, you still remember me." Eleanor snorted coldly. "Ms. Linton, I know you're a decent person, but decent people shouldn't be backstabbers, right?""What do you mean? Please clarify." Joey's tone didn't even waver."Th
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 542 Hugging Again
Henry and Joey walked into the courtyard.Rose, drenched and soaked, saw Joey and pushed Monica off. She brushed her wet hair aside and started scrutinizing Joey.After a long while, she finally recognized the elite businesswoman in front of her.It had been half a year since they last met, and now Joey exuded an impressive air.It was no wonder Monica bullied her all the time and often deprived her of meals. It turned out that Joey had become an authoritative boss, and Monica had someone to back her up now!Joey only glanced at her before heading inside.Rose realized that she didn't dare to trouble Joey as she used to. She was even a bit afraid of her now."Rose, aren't you going to change your clothes? You're making a fool of yourself!" Monica reminded her."Mind your own business, you old hag!" Rose was furious. After all, Monica was the one who had caused her this embarrassment.Monica and Joey were quite something. It was frustrating, but Rose couldn't say a word.After
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 543 The Bath Was in Vain
Rose was carrying a tray of food. Since Monica had her back to her, she tried to sneak in quietly.However, when she was caught by Joey, she stood there awkwardly.Monica noticed and turned to look."Didn't you say you'd rather starve to death than eat? What's this? Are you hungry now?" Monica immediately taunted.Zachary came downstairs just in time to hear Rose complain, "Zac, did you hear that? This old hag is trying to starve me to death!""Monica has been saying that for a month, but you're still strong and fit enough to fight her," Zachary replied coolly as he sat next to Harold to watch TV.Rose was furious. She sat down at the dining table, took a bite of food, and then looked at Joey.Joey felt awkward. This once proud old lady had become someone everyone disliked.She continued eating her meal gracefully and elegantly.As Rose kept stealing glances at her, she grew more annoyed."What did Charles teach her? How could she dye her hair like this?" Rose finally couldn'
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 544 Shopping Like a Married Couple
After drying her hair, Joey noticed her undergarments laid out on the bed. She muttered, "Grandma could have just left them there."Still, she put them on, as sleeping without any underwear wasn't an option.She couldn't help but yawn after lying in bed comfortably. She was probably so exhausted from everything lately that she fell asleep quickly.It was only around 9:00 pm. Monica usually didn't go to bed until 10:30 pm.Zachary took a cold shower to calm himself before quietly approaching Monica's door.He saw that Joey was already asleep after gently opening the door. He was relieved and just stood at the door to watch her.After a while, Joey rolled over and kicked the blanket off in her sleep.The shirt she wore was a bit short, and her long legs could easily be seen. Zachary couldn't help but think his cold shower was wasted.He walked in, sat on the edge of the bed, and covered her legs with the blanket before placing his hands on them.Why did she work so hard? She was
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 545 Lacking the Advantage
Joey walked slowly and spoke in a relaxed tone, "It hasn't been easy for Henry, either. He lost an eye for my sake. I'd feel bad if I don't treat him well."Joey was very considerate toward Henry. She rarely let him do much work, and his salary was almost like free money.Zachary looked at her. "Do you feel guilty?""Of course. Henry is a handsome young man. He will want to get married in the future, and losing an eye puts him at a disadvantage in finding a spouse."Joey was very concerned about Henry's lost eye. As long as she was around, she would protect him."Then just give him a raise. He's incredibly jealous of Shane's salary of two million a month."Zachary couldn't help but laugh as he added, "They work for us so diligently because they want more money. Over time, they've developed feelings for us as well.""How much do you think is appropriate?" Joey asked."When he was with me before, it was 50 thousand a month. He was always ready to risk his life for me," Zachary ex
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 546 She Needs to be Taught A Lesson
Joey nodded. She planned to inform Melvin later to make sure he would take Kenneth around and ensure he didn't compromise.They wandered until it got dark, then had dinner before heading back to the Gray Estate.Upon arrival, they saw Monica and Rose quarreling again in the courtyard."Oh my, I told you to loosen the soil a bit, but it's still this heavily compacted! Did you not eat earlier? How can you plant anything with the soil this compact?" Monica angrily scolded.Rose clutched her back and retorted, "You old hag, be thankful I'm even helping you. We have plenty to eat and drink, so why bother with farming? It's such a nuisance!""You've got nothing better to do than pick fights, so you should be farming! You need to experience some hardship, you useless old thing!" Monica yelled.Zachary listened and peered into the courtyard. "They argue every day. They're full of energy."Joey rubbed her temples. "They're two old children."Speaking of this, Zachary suddenly turned to
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 547 Rose's Attempt to Please
Seeing this message, Joey couldn't help but inquire further.Joey: "Flaunting wealth?"Selena: "Yes. Elise said that the Fulham family's children get an annual allowance of five million until they start their businesses. But Elise seems to spend more than eight million each month."Oh, and in that fashion design game you were involved in, she spent nearly ten million in just one month."Thinking of what Zachary had said, Joey slowly typed, "Find out more details from Elise."After Selena agreed, Joey discussed this unusual situation with Zachary."Shane, check Angel's financial records.""Okay."While Shane made a call, Joey couldn't help but ask Zachary, "Do you think this could be a breakthrough?""It might be. Sometimes, gossip can be very useful," Zachary said with a smile."Back in the day, gossip was called intelligence gathering," Joey noted. Sometimes, listening to gossip was more effective than conducting investigations.Zachary nodded in agreement as the living roo
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 548 Drowning in Spit
"No need, I can handle it myself." Joey didn't want her to interfere in her affairs.Rose stood by the door and stared at her with piercing eyes. "Are you still holding a grudge against me for what happened before? Do you think I'm a malicious old woman?"Joey fell silent.Rose's eyes turned red, and she spoke with a hint of self-pity, "I know I'm not worthy of you now, nor is Zac. As for the past, I don't even know why I acted the way I did…""Rose, in the past, you simply looked down on me and my grandmother. There's no need for explanations."Now, things are only different because I've succeeded in my work. In your mind, there's no longer that obedient granddaughter-in-law, only the glamorous me now," Joey said.She was very clear about Rose's current mindset.Rose had never treated the weak version of Joey kindly before. Now, as Rose tried to curry favor with the powerful version of her, Joey wondered if she should accept it.There was no need to.Rose looked at Joey and c
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Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 577 Watch Over the House
Joey shot him a cold glance. "You and he are both the same, so neither of you should be laughing at the other."Zachary nodded. "You're right, but I've turned over a new leaf now.""Let's go. Enough about him," Joey said. She was annoyed whenever Henry was brought up.He had a great girl willing to be with him, yet he was still unhappy. Any other man would have been grinning from ear to ear.They arrived at the restaurant, and while Joey ordered the food, Zachary sent a message to Henry."You should think about this. Joey and Grandma just want you to have someone by your side in the future, which is why they're saying these things."Don't give up on her just because of what her parents said. Having someone who genuinely likes you is rare."From Zachary's perspective, Henry had a pretty good start. Tessa didn't mind his circumstances, so what was he dissatisfied with?Henry quickly replied, "I know. I'll think about it carefully."In truth, Henry found it all a bit troublesome.
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 576 Not Blinded by Love
Henry was immediately startled and started stammering, "O-Okay."As soon as Joey hung up the phone, she turned to see Tessa, who was crying pitifully, and handed her a tissue.Tessa took the tissue and sobbed without saying a word.Monica had prepared some desserts for her and looked at her with compassion. "Henry has never been in love before. Plus, he's straightforward and doesn't know how to talk properly. There's no need to cry."Joey thought that Henry just didn't love Tessa enough. Otherwise, how could he say such things?Tessa's eyes were swollen and red. Her tears continuously streamed down. "I know he doesn't like me. Maybe he just agreed to the relationship because I pursued him."Joey patted her shoulder. "In love, if one person is too proactive, the other will seem passive. The fact that you dared to love already makes you braver than many.""What's the point? He doesn't care about me at all." Tessa sniffled."Here, eat something," Monica said. "Feelings like love d
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 575 Committed to You
No one tried to persuade Henry further, but Zachary continued to say to him, "Come with me to choose a location for the security company. It's worth doing."Henry was a bit speechless. "I'm not even pursuing the relationship anymore. Why should I still think about the security company?"Zachary responded, "Do you plan to cling to Joey's coattails your whole life? Once the business is set up, you can have apprentices teach others, and you can become a hands-off boss in a year or two."With that, Zachary headed out.After they left, Monica sighed in disappointment. "And I here I thought Henry had found someone good for him.""I think it's quite normal. Finding a good woman isn't easy," Joey said.Henry was indeed a good person, but with one eye missing and his job as a bodyguard, it was inevitable that Tessa's parents would worry."How disappointing," Monica murmured repeatedly.Joey didn't know what else to say and could only comfort her. "There's still a chance. What if Tessa d
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 574 Second Thoughts
Joey snorted. "You looked down on me and thought I had no opinions back then."Zachary pulled her into his arms. "Joey, do you like the person you are now or the person you were before?""What about you?" Joey asked him."I liked you from the beginning. Do you think I would have pursued you for so long if I didn't? I never thought you were serious about the divorce. At first, I was angry, but now I just think I was too slow to react."Joey was genuinely angry back then, but he had thought she was playing hard to get.The two of them sat close and watched the movie together.Selena hadn't returned yet, so Joey guessed that she wouldn't be coming back."Selena probably won't return. Hanson is cunning by taking her away with just a movie," Joey said.Zachary turned off the projector and was still savoring the moment as Joey left his arms."They're in love. Otherwise, Selena wouldn't go with him so easily," Zachary remarked.Selena must really like Hanson. Otherwise, she wouldn't
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 573 Important Role
Zachary squeezed her hand tightly. "You're just like an exquisite and beautiful flower."Joey couldn't help but laugh. She pulled her hand back with a little force. "Even though we just had a heartfelt conversation, I haven't thought about being your girlfriend.""I get it. You're Chloe, and countless people are lining up to pursue you," Zachary said in a voice tinged with jealousy.If she wasn't so focused on her work, she probably would have found a new boyfriend by now. For example, Kenneth was an excellent person. If Joey had accepted him back then, Zachary thought he wouldn't stand a chance now.When they got back to Emmen, Joey freshened up and got back to work.Zachary couldn't help but say, "Can't you take a break?""I've gotten used to this over the past year. When I can't sleep at night, I'll work. I find it hard to relax now," Joey said while reading a document intently.Without her dedication and hard work, Emmen wouldn't have grown so quickly.Zachary beckoned her
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 572 Cannot Let Go
Zachary felt a heavy weight on his chest as he looked at Joey.She continued, "Even if I accept you again, and we try to rebuild a family, I know things can never go back to the way they were. I gave you my best years, and I don't feel like I owe you anything."During those three years, you ignored my true feelings and neglected me. Do you think it's possible to go back to the past now?"Zachary said, "I'm truly sorry.""I want to fully accept you, but I can't. You all think that the many hurts inflicted on me are something I can just get over, let go of, and move forward from. But I can't."I realize now that people are complicated and hold grudges. I constantly revisit every wrong done to me. If I didn't care, it would mean I don't care about any of you at all."Joey rarely opened up to Zachary like this, but she felt it necessary to make this clear.Zachary watched her silently and felt as though it was his first time knowing what she actually thought."It's like how I don't
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 571 Still Distrustful
Selena readily agreed, "Alright. It's not fair for you to handle everything alone."Her relationship with Hanson was intense and passionate at the beginning, but now that the initial fire had burned out, Selena felt less attached to Hanson. But after dinner, she was still dragged by Hanson to watch a new movie.Joey was exhausted from work and didn't want to move, so she sat at the dining table with Zachary to enjoy the peace."Shall we head back soon?" Zachary asked after a long while.Joey hummed, exhausted. "Let's sit a bit longer.""If you don't want to walk, I can carry you," Zachary said with a smile.Joey snorted. "Do you want Grandma to scold me? Have you even recovered?""Probably not. These wounds don't heal so easily," Zachary admitted honestly. He wanted to please Joey but had forgotten that his health was no longer as robust as before."Let's sit for another half an hour," Joey said as she leaned back in her chair and replied to messages on her phone."You're work
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 570 Marriage Woes
Selena felt that what Joey said made sense and immediately nodded in agreement. "Then I won't consider marriage."Zachary glanced at them and thought that Selena was a bad influence on Joey. Even if they were married, couldn't they still have fun? What was the difference?Around noon, Hanson and Tessa arrived at Emmen together.As soon as Tessa saw Henry, she ran to him and grabbed his arm. "I got out of class early to see you. You're not mad, are you?"Henry was taken aback, but seeing Tessa clinging to him so sweetly filled his heart with joy."Not at all. Why didn't you tell me? I could have picked you up," Henry said.Tessa held his hand. "Why do you have to pick me up? I know where you work, so I can come to find you."Henry nodded dumbly."Tessa, have you eaten?" Monica stepped forward with a gentle smile."No, but my parents want to invite him to dinner tonight. I've already arranged it with them," Tessa said with a smile.Joey thought this wasn't just a regular dinner
Obsession of the Ex-husband Chapter 569 Enjoying Life
Henry had a smile on his face, looking quite pleased with himself. "Of course, she fell in love with me at first sight."Selena laughed. "Impressive! But your cosplay style probably appeals to most young girls, right?"Henry may have only one eye, but he was still very handsome. He was like a cosplayer you'd see on the street.He simply smiled and picked up his phone to check in with Tessa.After chatting, Henry grinned like a fool. "She asked me out to lunch. She said she doesn't have classes this afternoon and wants to take me to her place."Joey felt a bit envious. "You're incredibly lucky. You need to cherish this."Henry nodded as Monica looked at Henry with a smile."What is your girlfriend studying in grad school?" Selena asked curiously."Something related to Eldelish language studies I think," Henry replied, unsure.Joey nodded. "That sounds good."After finishing his meal, Henry sat nearby, playing on his phone.Selena couldn't help but tell Joey, "Is he just going
