All Chapters of Abigail's Absent Husband Is A CEO: Chapter 371 - Chapter 380

'So many years have passed, and this woman remains the same as always, with not a word of truth escaping her lips.' Xander's brows arched slightly, his voice deep and steady. "Save your lies for yourself. Don't try to fool me.""Oh, Xander," Jane began, always skilled at steering the conversation. "I'm your mother. When have I ever deceived you? If you don't want to discuss your wife, let's talk about Essy. That girl is all grown up and still doesn't know how to behave herself. You need to guide her. She can't rely on you forever, can she?"Xander did not have the patience to engage in petty squabbles with her. 'She had no interest in Esther's wellbeing before, and now that Esther has grown, she suddenly wants to intervene. What right does she have?' Without mincing his words, he fired back, "Enough. What's your true purpose for coming here?"Jane laughed. "Today is Easter Eve. Naturally, I came to spend time with you and Essy. In the past, you were always too busy and not in Pleasi

Abigail had been working alongside Xander for quite some time, but this was the first time she had seen him like this. The look in his eyes, peering through the silver-rimmed glasses, was turbulent, like a lost soul. Something must have happened between him and his mother. What it was, Abigail did not feel it was her place to ask. Since joining Zane Corporation, the family affairs of the Zanes rarely came up among employees. The only rumors were about Xander wresting control of the corporation through extraordinary means, leading to the tale of him turning his back on his kin.She had been working close to Xander for quite a while without paying much attention to his private life. Only now did she realize how fraught the relationship between Xander and his sister, and their mother, Jane, truly was. Describing it as fraught did not even seem accurate. They were at complete odds with Jane. 'What could lead a blood-related family to such animosity?' she wondered. Unaccountably, she felt

Abigail, startled, dropped the piece of pork she was about to feed Xander straight onto the floor.Xander, robbed of his bite, shot Esther a glance, his body radiating dissatisfaction. "Esther, no more blurting out like that. Don't scare Abigail.""Sure, sure, from now on, I'll tread lightly so as not to startle her." Esther moved in to hug Abigail. "Abigail, my brother can be considerate when he wants to be, right?""Mhm," Abigail replied, a bit embarrassed. She had been casually tasting the dish, and when Xander expressed interest, she naturally offered him a bite without considering the implications. "Essy, the food is ready. Let's go eat."Esther shoved the plate full of food at Xander. "Brother, you go ahead. Abigail and I have some girl talk to do."Surprisingly, Xander complied, although he moved slowly."Essy, what's up?" Abigail asked.Esther bit her lip before asking, "Abigail, if you weren't married and neither was my brother, would you like him?""No." Abigail remem

Abigail received another message on her phone from Nathan.Nathan: [I'm not sure how much is appropriate. If this is too little, I can send more.]The idea of sending Abigail a substantial digital money transfer, a modern spin on a gift akin to the ancient tradition of gifting symbolizing luck and prosperity, had not occurred to Xander until Lucas nudged him in a group message. The lighthearted probe delved into his intentions for his first Easter Eve as a newlywed—what kind of monetary gift was he planning for Abigail? When Xander turned the question back onto Lucas, asking about his own gift for Stella, Lucas replied with a laugh, "Xander, you and Abigail are still in the honeymoon phase. Don't stack yourselves against those of us in long-time marriages."In Xander's heart, the money transfer to Abigail should be as significant as possible. He had even entertained the notion of transferring half his fortune to her account. But understanding that Nathan, in Abigail's perception, di

Abigail blinked, a sense of disbelief clouding her eyes. "Mr. Zane, what did you say?"Xander's tone was deep and resounding. "You've prepared a dish to suit everyone's taste. Why haven't I received the same?"Although his voice remained enchanting, Abigail could detect a hint of grievance. "The ones left unclaimed are all yours," she responded, knowing well that Xander was particular about his meals and often difficult to please. She had thus made a special effort to prepare a few extra dishes for him.Yet to Xander, her words seemed to imply that he was only worthy of the dish others did not want. 'She treats everyone else with such care and even looks out for Nathan. Why can't she do the same for me? Am I inferior to Keith?' he said in his mind.Fearing that he felt slighted, Abigail hurriedly explained, "Mr. Zane, I'm well aware of your finicky palate and preference for lighter fare. That's why I've specifically prepared this tofu salad, poached chicken, and stuffed bell pepper