Zoe was startled as her phone suddenly vibrated in her pocket. The call came from an unknown number. Zoe answered out of habit, without much thought."Mrs. Wolf?""Um... Yes?" Zoe replied hesitantly. She was surprised and puzzled because she didn't expect anyone to address her by that name. It was the first time someone had called her Mrs. Wolf."Sorry, we're from the emergency service. We regret to inform you that your husband has just been in an accident."For a moment, Zoe was confused about how the officer had contacted her, but then she realized that they must have found her phone number from Wolf's personal data already brought to the hospital."Mr. Wolf has been taken and will be treated at the hospital...""Yes, I know. I'm on my way to that hospital."Zoe ended the call and bowed her head, covering her face.She felt guilty for feeling what she shouldn't. Zoe felt relieved when she received the emergency contact as Wolf's wife. She was the one in that data, not anyone else. N
"I hope your explanation doesn't have anything gross in it—like sleeping with your own mother-in-law," Zoe added."I'll give you the full scoop."Wolf doesn't deny it, and it totally grosses Zoe out, but Wolf's expression, which appears to be in anguish, keeps Zoe glued to the waiting chair."Let me start from the beginning, okay? There might be stuff that doesn't really matter, but I'll bring it all up." Wolf doesn't have any willpower left to figure out what stuff matters and what doesn't."My mom is actually from South Asia. I have a mixed heritage. Maybe you have already guessed it." His wonderful green eyes indicate some white ancestry, while his face reflects a combination of diverse backgrounds."She passed away when I was a little kid. I didn't really know her. After my mother passed away, my dad never brought up her side of the family. He's busy, so he left me alone with a babysitter and money."This aspect of the story seems rather distant from Emily, but it helps Zoe feel s
Wolf still remembers that day vividly. He woke up and went downstairs as usual, then turned on the television to have some background noise while warming up food.Until he heard a news anchor mention his father's name, Wolf initially thought it was a joke. Wolf initially thought it was a joke, as he had heard similar news before about his father's death, although it was never confirmed.Wolf could only digest the news as true after realizing that what he saw on the screen was the funeral process. It wasn't just news of death anymore; they were already in the midst of the funeral process.Wolf, too busy as usual, had no idea about his father's death news and only found out after his funeral had taken place. Wolf also witnessed how Emily cried and went through her usual drama that day."I didn't know what to feel at that moment. I wanted to laugh because the person I hated finally died... But I couldn't... I didn't hate him that much after all."Wolf smiled bitterly. Previously, he thou
"But why has Emily said she's your wife after that?"Zoe was still puzzled about this. She believed that Wolf couldn't possibly marry Emily. The disgust Wolf showed towards Emily seemed very real. Zoe might believe more if Wolf married Sara, but not Emily. She wanted to know why Emily claimed to be Wolf's wife."That's because she's crazy. We met during the reading and signing of the inheritance letter, after which I called her crazy. Emily's dream was to marry me. She hoped that after my father died, we could get married.""She really thought something like that would be possible?!" Zoe was astonished again."Yes, as I told you. She's a bit crazy. Feeling like the center of the world and believing that any man would easily fall in love with her and would never be rejected. She will continue to use her beauty to get what she wants. The only thing she can use to make money is her face.""Oh, she's running out of time." Zoe instantly understood why Emily seemed so forceful. It was becau
"Are you sure you've done it?" Wolf asked. Not satisfied with Zoe's nodding response."Yes, Wolf. I have contacted Cliff and asked him to cancel the divorce suit." Zoe reiterated slowly to ensure Wolf's confidence. She had indeed contacted Cliff yesterday. Zoe had completely forgotten about it until Wolf reminded her.Wolf wanted to make sure Zoe had done it because he didn't want to receive another call from Cliff reminding him about the divorce."You're very quick to decide to divorce me. It seems so easy," Wolf complained, lying back on his bed.They had just returned from the hospital after spending two days there. Wolf's injuries were not severe, and his health had improved. Wolf had received a long scolding from the doctor about malnutrition as well."I'm just fulfilling that condition. I won't give you a second chance if you really do it. That part remains the same." Zoe said it firmly. The promise still stood."I know. And my answer remains the same too. I don't want any woman
"Is this so surprising to you?" Wolf asked as Zoe suddenly backed away from him.Not accepting that, Wolf grabbed Zoe's hand and pulled her back onto the bed. Zoe wasn't too concerned with what Wolf was doing, simply sitting back and staring at him in amazement. Her head was currently filled with the reality of who Wolf's father was.Brandon Edison was very famous. Even before Max praised him, Zoe had heard his name."That... your father is famous!" she exclaimed."Yes, I wouldn't be this cautious with Emily if it weren't so."Wolf wouldn't care about Emily, and he would discard her if he didn't care about his father's reputation. A reputation that was already quite tarnished when it became known he married someone close to his child's age.Although the marriage—on the surface—wasn't as bad as people speculated, saying they would divorce quickly and so on, it was still gossip that shook things up. Wolf didn't want to further tarnish his already disrespectful father's reputation. Wolf
[Hi, how are you? Are you having difficulty practicing for the final round?]Zoe, who had just closed the microwave door to warm up her food, sighed as she read the message that had just come to her phone. From Max. Zoe wanted to ignore it, but from previous experience, Zoe knew that Max wouldn't give up. He would keep sending messages.It wasn't the first time Max had sent her a message after their meeting at his house. Several times, and when she ignored it, Max sent another message without giving up. Max assumed more than once that she was busy shooting because Zoe had used that excuse to avoid him every time.As her relationship with Wolf worsened, Zoe certainly didn't want to think about Max's burden because it was better to avoid it. Now Zoe feels more relieved, but Max becomes her new burden.No, but I have rehearsal. It's getting hard because it's final. I have got it right.]Zoe tried to give a professional answer.[What if we meet again now? I haven't heard you sing yesterda
Zoe certainly didn't say anything in detail, only responding that Wolf was fine. Jacob didn't pursue it further after that. Maybe out of respect, and Zoe was grateful because she didn't have a clear answer."I also pay very close attention to my singers," Wolf retorted. Not wanting Zoe to praise Jacob."You only pay attention to singers you consider good and profitable," Zoe corrected.After hanging out with Jacob, Zoe began to understand Wolf's habits and how exclusive he was when it came to accepting singers."Well, of course. I don't want to waste my time producing songs or someone who isn't worthy. And you're lucky because I consider you worthy."Zoe could only roll her eyes at the arrogance. She had to accept it because Wolf was indeed an expert. Wolf was very skilled at making songs and being a producer. He wasn't boasting without evidence."Are you cooking or..." Wolf opened the microwave that had beeped and took out the food inside. Placing it on the table. Twice because he wa