Chapter 311

"No thanks. Just pay yours. Even if you treat us with fine wine, we won't dare to drink it. It would be horrible if we become infected with your hypocrisy and shamelessness."

Zara's harsh words were like arrows, striking Lilac mercilessly. I felt so amused that I nearly fell off my chair.

"Let's talk briefly. My time is limited. Although I dislike Felix, he has been my neighbor for over 20 years. I'm not comfortable staying with the woman who betrayed him."

I looked at my watch and urged her impatiently.

Lilac lowered her head and sipped her milkshake. She concentrated on her drink as if she hadn't had a milkshake in hundreds of years.

When my patience was running out, she spoke just in time—I would have left if she hadn't done it.

Tears streamed down her cheeks before she spoke. However, it wasn't the same as before. She would attempt not to shed tears to win a man's affection.

Her tears now seemed to be genuine.

"Crying is useless. I'm busy. I'll leave if you don't speak." I