Even so, Zachary was not blind—he could obviously see that Rainie was gritting her teeth.Still, he could not help chuckling. "What are you doing here, if you're that reluctant?""Unfortunately, you're rich and powerful, while I have to keep my job. That's why I'm here—or did you think I'd willingly serve a self-important narcissist like you?"Zachary frowned. "I'm self-important?""You pressured my manager with your status. What is that if not self-important?" He certainly did not leave a good impression with Rainie, and there was nothing he could say because she was right."I'll apologize again—I didn't mean to do it," he said earnestly."Yes, and I forgive you. Can I go now?' Rainie pursed her lips.Zachary was left speechless.It was only natural that she was distant—and since they had just met twice, Zacahry did not dare to push her too far and nodded. "Fine, you can go."Rainie hurried off, though she paused at the doorway.Zachary believed that she was regretting it,
"What?" Rainie asked rather impatiently. "Do you provide meals here?" Zachary smiled. "No," Rainie replied coolly.Nonetheless, Zachary stubbornly tried again, "I'm not familiar with the area. Could you recommend a good restaurant?"Rainie smiled then, but it was an ironic one. "As in the gourmet food you always eat? We don't have that here in this village."Zachary was speechless for a moment, and kept smiling, "I'm not a picky eater. I actually eat everything." "Even dung?" Rainie asked, and pointed at the washroom before he could say anything. "You can make it yourself."Zachary was left speechless again, and he wondered if she really was Lulu.After all, she was not that crude before, but why would they share the same face if she was not?Still, he tried to be polite. "Nice joke, Ms. Lang."Rainie shot him a dirty look. "What makes you think I'm kidding?" With that, she dashed downstairs, her boots hitting the floor loudly in her wake.Still, Zachary was not giving
Zachary grinned. "Actually, now that I looked closer, there is a resemblance."Actually, there was none at all, but the conversation would get awkward if he did not say that.The woman beamed. "Of course she'd look like me."Zachary then asked tentatively, "I also think she's my age… 27 this year?"The woman paused and started closely at Zachary right then. "Why are you asking so many questions about my daughter?" "I thought she's my age, so…""Do you like her?"Zachary wanted to tell her that he wanted to be friends with Rainie, but was cut short. He hence admitted to it while looking like he was embarrassed from being caught.Barbara realized with a start then. "Oh, so it's no accident that you're staying here? Are you trying to woo my daughter?" Zachary did not deny it. Barbara studied Zachary from head to toe just then and she was satisfied with his dignified appearance.Her daughter was not exactly young anyway, and she would marry eventually. As such, he had no
Zachary turned around and saw that it was Rainie, but he did not try to hide.In fact, he was smiling. "Nothing."Rainie glanced at the car driving off into the distance, and she then narrowed her eyes at him. "You definitely meant to do harm when you came. That's why we decided that we'll give you a refund right now. We won't do business with you anymore. Please leave."Zachary kept smiling. "What are you talking about?""Are you an idiot? Do you have trouble with comprehension?" Rainie was seriously angry just then. "Leave, or I'll call the cops."Zachary realized that he was unable to stay now—given her temper, she really would call the cops.Not willing to let matters escalate, Zachary simply said, "Fine, I'll leave."Rainie rolled her eyes at him just then. "Hmph. I knew you were up to no good. I mention the cops, and you give in immediately—I wonder what else you're up to. Now leave!" Zachary studied her curiously just then. "Do you hate me that much because of what I di
Issac's fingers clenched over her phone. "Did you find out who did it?""Yes. I'll send a photo right now."Isaac received the photo soon enough and tapped on it.Although the man in the photo had disguised himself with a cap, Isaac could see that it was none other than Harvey. That was when the private investigator spoke again, "Dr. Sherwood kept it in case of emergencies. I've looked into it, and the man had been in Minerva at the time. He's Zidonian, and recently had a son…"The details merely proved Isaac's hunch to be right, and he said calmly, "I know."After all, he understood now.He did not move after hanging up, until Irene was done sorting Tommy's clothes and went over to him. "Who was that? Why are you spacing out?"Isaac put down his phone and turned around, his brow relaxing for once.Irene saw that, and asked, "Is there good news? That sincere smile is rare.""Want to guess?" Isaac asked.Irene quickly connected the dots. "News about our baby?" She was at o
Irene then saw that her collar was opened, revealing her breasts!Her cheeks burning right then, she pouted and shot him a glare. "You really are brazen."Isaac said with a quiet, eager voice. "Well, you are my wife."As he spoke, he leaned in and kissed her on her breast. Irene flinched, and gently shoved him. "Stop."Isaac looked up just then, the fire in his eyes not quite fading. Instead, he was tightening his arms around her and their breaths tangled while he leaned in. Looking into Irene's eyes that sparkled like stars in a night, he murmured, "I missed you."Irene flushed, her cheeks turning red hot. Before she could speak, his lips took hers and his hands reached underneath her clothes as he kissed her, gently caressing her smooth skin.His voice was hoarse, and brushing warmly against her ear. "I love you, Irene."There had been so many issues plaguing them lately, and they could not get frisky while Irene was still in her postpartum phase.He was a healthy man,
Irene said languidly, "I thought we agreed to go to Sunny City."Isaac lowered his gaze, staring at her for seconds. "Just sleep. It's not too late to go tomorrow.""No, I'll go today. A little sleep will be enough," she insisted, and closed her eyes.Isaac did not try to talk her out of it and he simply helped pull up her blanket. "Okay. I'll wake you in an hour.""Yeah," Irene replied, and fell asleep. …An hour later, Irene woke up without needing Isaac to wake her up.She could not sleep anyway when her missing baby was weighing down on her heart.She got up and changed into fresh clothes.Isaac did not sleep either, and had been making arrangements for a car to Sunny City, as well as arrangements at home, or he would feel too worried to leave.He and Irene then said goodbye to everyone before heading out to Sunny City in the night.Since they went in a MPV, Irene could lounge comfortably in her seat.Once they arrived, James had already 'invited' Harvey's son over, an
That pushed Harvey over the edge.Incensed, his eyes bulged in its sockets as he growled, "Don't push me, Isaac Jefferson. I'm no pushover."Isaac raised a brow. "So you're saying that I am?"That immediately left Harvey speechless—he certainly knew that Isaac was no pushover either, after losing to him so many times without once coming on top.Still, his face flushed and his split flying across the room, he snapped, "You took my son, and that means you're my enemy. I'll destroy you even if it means my death."Even so, Isaac replied calmly, "I could say the same to you."Harvey almost slipped. "W-What are you talking about?""You still don't get it?" Isaac growled, his patience wearing thin. "If you can't remember, I'll use your son to help you with that.""A-Are you threatening me?" Havey gulped, more or less coming to a realization just then.Isaac knew.But that should not have been possible! How did that happen?!"What are you talking about?" Harvey refused to admit it r