“What is it?” Zachary’s magnetic and enticing voice quietly rang out.Lucas touched his extremely large earring out of habit.“He he… Well, here’s the thing. You asked me to keep an eye on Sotiria and Garrison’s every move, and I just received some very important news—Garrison’s begun contacting his relatives and friends. His wedding to Sotiria will be brought forward to the day after tomorrow.”“Oh?”Zachary’s eyes, which resembled a starry night sky, flashed with a peculiar light.“That means I’ve succeeded.”“Huh?” Lucas looked confused. “I don’t understand, sir. Sotiria and Garrison are bringing their wedding date forward. Doesn’t that mean that she wants to sever ties with you as soon as possible? Shouldn’t you say that you’ve lost?”“Page 133 of the Book of Love. The more your intended hastens to cut ties with you, the more it proves her heart is in disarray because of you,” Zachary, whose face was as cold as a glacier, replied.“Well… Okay!”Lucas admired Zachary’s lear
Zachary squinted his eyes. He gently raised the corners of his lips. “You’re my wife. My wife’s house is my house too. How is returning to one’s home considered trespassing?”Sotiria was stunned at first. Then, she wasn’t sure if she should laugh or cry.“That’s enough, Mr. Connor. I never agreed to marry you, and I’m not your wife. I’m going to give you one minute to leave my home, or I’ll call the police.”Sotiria’s chest was rising and falling from rage.Naomi pouted her little lips as well and shot Zachary a fierce glare. “You big meanie! Did you hear what my mommy said? What are you still doing on the couch? Aren’t you leaving?”Only then did Zachary put down his teacup and calmly raise his right hand. He swept his gaze across the white onyx wristwatch. “Are you that anxious to come home with me?”The corners of Sotiria’s lips twitched.“What on earth are you talking about? Are you drunk?”Tall and regal Zachary replied, “I’m very sober now, and I can also guarantee that o
“But first, I have a condition—I will only answer three questions.”Sotiria glared at him anxiously. “Where’s Naomi? Is she okay?”“She’s in my house. She’s doing very well,” Zachary replied expressionlessly.Sotiria finally heaved a sigh of relief. “Why have you kidnapped us?”Zachary raised his dark, shapely brows. “To force you to marry me.”“What?”Sotiria felt as if a large hole had been carved into her heart. Countless feelings of confusion and resentment began spilling out. “Zachary, it’s useless for you to do this. You’re a smart man. You know love and marriage can’t be forced or bought. Why are you still doing this? Just why are you doing this?”A hint of relish appeared at the corners of Zachary’s perfect lips. “Sorry, you’re only allowed three questions. I’ve answered them all, so I won’t be answering the rest.”He quietly turned around as soon as he said this and walked out the door.“Stop right there!”Sotiria wanted to charge over at him and grab him. Unfort
Zachary’s usually icy, crystalline eyes were filled with confidence.“Yes, it will.”“Alright! I trust your judgment, sir. But you actually threatened to chop Naomi to pieces… Hehe…” Lucas sneakily glanced at Zachary. “Sir, if Sotiria gives everything up and abandons her child just to fulfill her love for Garrison, would you really do that to the little girl? Also, you said you’d chop her to pieces. Wouldn’t your heart ache?”A hint of warmth flashed in Zachary’s icy pupils when he thought of the miniaturized version of Charlotte’s face. “This is none of your business.”Lucas stroked his golden, bird nest-shaped head. “Sigh! Fine then! I’m going home then!”He turned around to leave.“You’re not allowed to go home tonight.” Zachary’s voice rang aloud behind him all of a sudden.Lucas immediately froze in place, like an ice sculpture. “Sir, you know I promised my girlfriend a candlelight dinner tonight. She’s already washed up and waiting for me at the hotel—”“Call her and tell
Now, Zachary had finally met someone who resembled Charlotte, someone who could bring a reaction in him. Lucas once happily thought that, once Zachary and Sotiria got married, he wouldn’t have to be lonely anymore, just like he was four years ago…However, only now did Lucas understand that Zachary never intended to touch Sotiria!Even if he forced Sotiria into marrying him, it was because from now on, every time he saw her, he would be reminded of Charlotte more than ever…Thus, marrying Sotiria would not only prevent him from letting go of his pain from losing Charlotte, but it would also cause him to hold onto Charlotte even more than ever. He’d never be able to give her up!…Zachary arrived on the third floor.The large living room on the third floor was decorated like an event venue. That year, he had intended on having his wedding ceremony with Charlotte here, then keep their wedding venue just the way it was on the day of their wedding forever, as a long-lasting keepsake
Lucas smiled secretly. “Second Master told you very clearly last night that if you don’t agree to marry him, he’ll make sure that your daughter dies in pieces. Since your answer is a ’no’, your daughter is about to be turned into pieces of incomplete organs. Would you prefer to get her hand, leg, nose, or her sparkling eyes back?”Sotiria’s throat seemed to be stuffed with an absorbent sponge, and she glared at Lucas in horror and resentment, unable to make a sound.Lucas sighed ostentatiously. “Poor little girl, she’s so clever and smart. I really can’t bear to make a move on her. It’s a pity that her cruel mother doesn’t love her. She knows that Second Master is a man of his words, but she doesn’t want to save her. There is no other way. The little girl can only blame this on herself for finding herself a ruthless and heartless mother when she was reincarnated.”Lucas turned around and was about to leave after saying so.“Where are you going!?” Sotiria, who was overly anxious, fi
However, the idea of her telling Zachary that she would do whatever he wanted her to do as long as he would not hurt Naomi came to Sotiria’s mind, and she took it back in an instant. “I know!”After being tied up all night, Sotiria was feeling sore and weak all over her body now. She supported herself, stood up, and staggered toward the door.As soon as she walked to the door, she saw Zachary came back and opened his thin lips and pearl-white teeth. His voice sounded indifferent. “Wear this dress.”Sotiria took a glance at the knitted garment bag in his hand, and her right hand was immediately grabbed and held by Zachary in the next second...He was as cold as a glacier, but his palm’s temperature was still so warm. Even in such a situation, the moment he grabbed her hand still made her feel like an electric current was running through her body and her heart went out of beat.When she recovered from the trance, Zachary had already turned around and walked away. The clothing bag wa
That tiny woman did not have a standard figure, so all the clothes she wore had to be tailor-made. Zachary did not expect that her clothes would fit Sotiria so well.‘Sotiria does not only have an appearance that is somewhat similar to that little girl, but her voice also sounds almost exactly the same as hers. Now, it seems that both of their figures were carved out of the same mold! Is there such a coincidence in the world?’Lucas was driving while Sotiria and Zachary sat in the middle row. Her heart felt heavy, and she did not utter a single word along the way.Zachary, sitting on her left, also closed his lips tightly while his icy eyes stared out the window. He was lost in his own thoughts.It was not for Sotiria to reach a conclusion that he was definitely thinking about Charlotte now!‘See! This is just the beginning!‘He regards me as the stand-in of another woman. After I get married to him, he’ll only think of another woman whenever he’s with me, just like what he’s doi