Ezrah pulled Zora closer and stared at Rush. “It better be important, or you’ll pay heavily for wasting my time.” Rush smiled and requested of Ezrah.“You have to thank me.”“For what?” Ezrah asked with a frown. Rush responded, “for keeping men away from her when you two were divorced.”Ezrah recalled the investigation he made on Rush. He had been so obsessed with Zora because of Odette, using fair or foul means to keep men away from her, which indeed made it quite easy for Ezrah’s return.“Thank you then,” Ezrah said honestly. Rush smiled, lifting his head proudly but was soon brought down from his high horse.“You should also thank Ezrah for locating and bringing us back together,” Odette said behind Rush. He shook his head, speaking apologetically.“Thank you, Ezrah.”The two men laughed before Ezrah excused himself and Zora to go see Coco and Lake.At the hospital, Lake heaved a sigh of relief at the sight of Ezrah, Zora, and Margo but was surprised to see Edmund.“How did everyth
Zora’s wedding was one that no one would want to miss, especially when she announced her retirement from acting.Rumors about Ezrah being her ex-husband and not having treated her well during their past three years of marriage mysteriously surfaced.Due to this, no one wanted to miss the wedding, especially when Ezrah promised to grant a fifteen-minute exclusive interview to the media during the reception regarding his relationship with Zora.With friends and family around, Ezrah and Zora did not have to lift a finger, but the only people not allowed to touch anything were Lake and Coco.Lake was supposed to only take care of his wife since her pregnancy was delicate.Still, he insisted on being the best man and having Madison and Sebastian take care of Coco.Margo would not give up her maid of honor position, looking gorgeous as she walked down the aisle in a peach off-shoulder bridesmaid dress. The moment Edmund saw her, he knew he had to hasten things concerning his feelings for he
“She loved me so much that she endured it all until she lost our unborn child in a car accident because of my negligence.”A silent ‘oh’ could be heard from the lips of all those in attendance, and those who did not know about this felt even more sorry for the couple.Lucas was having mixed feelings from where he sat, continuously stealing glances at Ethel, who had an indescribable expression on her face.It was as if Ezrah was talking about him, but he also pictured the way Ethan stared at Ethel with so much tenderness in his eyes that baffled him.“That was when she asked for a divorce after she had begged me twice not to divorce her. The panic I felt at that moment made me understand that I was about to lose something exceptional.”Back then, Zora was so pained, but after seeing the good side of Ezrah, she could not allow herself to feel the pain anymore.“Even at that moment, she still cared about my image so much that she faked her death instead of the world hearing about the divo
“Sir, Madam is not feeling well," the butler of the Gannon mansion reported on the phone. The man at the end of the line spoke in a nonchalant tone."So, take her to the hospital. I’m not a doctor." The line died immediately. The butler was so pale, beads of sweat formed on his forehead.Zora relaxed her back against the sofa, feeling weak from abdominal pains. Trying to mask the pain, she asked hopefully. “What did he say?”The butler instantly put on a calm smile when he turned in her direction. “Madam, sir said he will meet us at the hospital.”Zora’s eyes lit up. Ezrah had not been home for almost three days, and she was missing him so much. This sickness seemed to be her lucky charm to get him to her side again. “Okay. Let’s go.”Zora’s heart warmed at the fact that Ezrah at least cared about his child. Both of them were caught in a scandal two years ago, so getting married was the only way to curb the situation.Ezrah’s stance was clear through it all. “When everything calms dow
Piper was very happy with his remark, but Zora was still Misses Gannon, the title Piper had long coveted.How she wished that night had not happened. If only that useless man had not appeared when she was about to leave for the airport to board the private jet, she would have been the one waking up in bed with Ezrah.It pained her that it had to be the whore, Zora. “Ezrah, are you sure you will divorce her?”Ezrah hated to be doubted. “You don’t believe me? I’m only with her because she’s carrying my child. As soon as he’s born, I will divorce her.”Piper smiled with satisfaction, and since she had mentally stored Zora's number after answering the call, she sent the recording to her.Remembering that the butler had called Ezrah informing him that Zora was sick, she asked after deleting the audio from her phone.“Can you go shopping with me? I didn’t bring enough clothes.”Even if Zora showed the audio to Ezrah, Piper would deny it as she had used a number Ezrah didn’t know to send it.
Ezrah was baffled by the news. Twice, he had asked her for a divorce and saw how gloomy she turned at the subject. This was what he wanted but he couldn’t help the unease filling his heart. Was it because Zora was the one asking? Was she trying to mess up his reputation with the loss of the child? Ezrah was confused. Zora descended the stairs, walking to the dining table. Ezrah did not utter an acceptance or rejection of her request for a divorce and went up the stairs, returning after ten minutes in loungewear. Seemed he wasn’t going out or was it the shock from the news? Seeing the dinner table hosting different delicacies, excitement filled his heart as he took a seat. If she really wanted a divorce, then she wouldn’t have cooked for him. At this moment, Piper was momentarily forgotten. Ezrah avoided Zora’s gaze as this was the first time she was so cold to him. Without alerting her of his arrival, she still ensured that his supper was ready. As he uncovered one of the dishes,
Ezrah paced back and forth elegantly, his mind filled with confusion and fear after ending the call.“You want to blackmail me? How much do you want?” He was enraged and disdained that Zora would resort to such means, but he was willing to pay to prevent the audio from going viral.His parents would not hesitate to demote him despite his hard work in the company, while his lazy elder brothers would benefit without putting in the effort.“What I want, you already gave, but since the accident took it away, there is nothing you can give me.” She did not disclose her suspicions, as she had someone investigating the matter.Ezrah suddenly laughed mockingly. “Your father’s company is not as strong as you think. He has been seeking an alliance with me. You want fifty percent of my hard work.”This could be the reason Zora was pushing for the divorce. Fifty percent from the Gannon Group would elevate her family business to new heights. She felt bitter that he would think so poorly of her.Des
‘Ezrah, if you are reading this note, then I’m dead. I wish you happiness with the woman you love,’ the note read.It was clear that Zora must have committed suicide through the accident. Ezra felt as if the ground he stood on was spinning. He thought she was going to relocate somewhere but not like this.His phone rang instantly. Thinking it was Piper, he wanted to ignore it, but seeing a strange number and looking at the letter on the floor, he answered it.“Mr. Gannon, your wife…”“I’m her father. I will take care of everything,” he heard a familiar voice cut through that of the female one, which he was beginning to suspect was the nurse.Before he could ask about the hospital, the call ended, and even after ceaseless attempts, the woman at the end of the line did not answer the phone. Ezrah felt his eyes heavy, he began directing his anger to everything in the living room, kicking every piece of furniture in sight.If Zora’s father was already at the hospital, then could it be tha