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Chapter 31

“Save that for later. I have to get there now, or else, they’ll sign the contract without me.”I rushed to the restaurant. As soon as I walked in, I saw Zach talking with a middle-aged man at a table by the window. There was a folder on the table, probably with the contract inside.I made it just in time. They had not put down their signatures.I headed straight for them. The waiter recognized me and quickly came over. “Ms. Freeman, will you—”“Give me a cup of black tea. No coffee today.”“Okay. What about the tiramisu?”“Hold off on that for now.”I approached the table, and Zach looked up when he heard my voice. He was surprised to see me, but he still stood up and pulled out a chair for me.He was a natural gentleman. Such actions came so naturally to him that he did them without thinking. Even if he did not want to, his habits took over.I smiled and nodded at the middle-aged man. I knew him. He was Henry Gaber, vice president of Wilson Corporation.His presence could on
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Chapter 32

I knew that I was not being classy. I came all the way just to stop Zach from helping Wilson Corporation.However, I did not care how Zach saw me. He was not honest either.As he walked toward the restaurant door, I caught up to him and grabbed his wrist. “Are you angry?”“No,” he said, but his body told a different story.He pulled my hand off his wrist. Even though it was autumn, the sun was blazing today. It hit me directly and made me feel lightheaded.When Zach stood in the sun, I could hardly see him, even when I squinted.We had worked together for three years without ever fighting. This was the first time.I was a bit unsteady on my feet, so I held onto the corner of his coat. He just calmly observed me.As business partners, we got along well. He was smart and decisive, while I was quick-witted. We trusted each other and had agreed from the start that either of us could make major decisions for the company.However, everything changed after Cecilia came back.He chan
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Chapter 33

I saw myself as witty, cute, and funny. But once, Sophie told me that men did not care about women being funny.Men wanted women to be gentle, cute, and affectionate. Men did not look for qualities like cheerfulness, humor, or honesty, which women often valued.Hence, more women put on a pure and innocent front. According to Sophie, this was like a demand chain. Men had certain preferences, so women changed themselves to fit those preferences.I looked at the back of Zach’s head and wanted to ask if he felt the same way. But honestly, I did not have to. I already knew that his answer would be yes.He stopped at the coffee shop’s entrance and helped me out of the car.However, he only held on to the sleeve of my top. He did not even touch my skin.I could not stop myself from saying, “I don’t have a contagious disease. You don’t need to worry about catching anything.”He did not come inside with me, and I did not plan to invite him either. He was busy with helping Wilson Corporat
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Chapter 34

“Mrs. Wilson?” When I heard how surprised Sophie sounded, I turned around and saw Cecilia’s mother walking in.The first thing I did was push the caramel macchiato away and sink back into the couch.Then, I heard Mrs. Wilson’s voice. “Sophie, I heard that Cassia’s here.”“Oh,” Sophie quickly responded. “Yes, she just arrived. She came here to rest after work because her stomach hurts.”I pretended to sit up and said, “Mrs. Wilson.”She walked over and quickly signaled me to stop. “Don’t move. Just stay where you are.”I stayed half-reclined on the couch while she sat opposite me. She then placed a paper bag on the coffee table and pushed it toward me.“This is good for your stomach. It’s a special remedy,” Mrs. Wilson said mysteriously. “I had to beg the chef for it.”I did not know what was inside, but I thanked her anyway, “Thanks, Mrs. Wilson. I appreciate it.”“Oh, don’t mention it. I’ve watched you all grow up. I just don’t understand why this is happening to you,” Mrs. W
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Chapter 35

Thankfully, it was not what I had thought. Mrs. Wilson had handed me a share transfer agreement instead of a divorce agreement.I quickly skimmed through the papers. It was an agreement to transfer Zach’s 50% share of our company to Cecilia.Sophie had told me about this when I was in Iceland, but I never took it seriously. I did not think it would happen, but it actually did.Mrs. Wilson kindly handed me a pen. She even uncapped it and put it in my hand.“Zach didn’t need your approval to transfer his shares to Cecilia since it doesn’t affect you. However, the lawyer suggested getting your signature because you’re the co-owner.”I tried to steady my hand as I held the pen.“Why didn’t Zach talk to me about this?”“How could he bring it up?” Mrs. Wilson said considerately. “It’s awkward for him to tell you that he’s giving Cecilia shares from the company you both built. But he’s already signed. Look.” She pointed at the last page, where Zach’s signature was.I recognized his ha
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Chapter 36

It was highly possible that Mrs. Wilson knew Cecilia was faking her illness. She did not seem sad at all.Her reaction was completely different from my mom’s when she learned about my illness.Ever since I started pretending to be sick, my mom had not visited me. She called every day but avoided talking about my illness and sounded extremely worried. I could not bear to hear her voice.That was how a mother would normally react.The look in Sophie’s eyes told me that she felt the same way as I did.The agreement was still on the table in the coffee shop. Sophie threw it in the trash, but after some thought, I decided to take it back out.“Don’t tell me you’re thinking about signing it.”“I need to talk to Zach about it face-to-face.”“You’re right.”This day had been so frustrating. I needed a good meal to feel better.So, Sophie and I went for buffalo wings. It was the first time I had to be sneaky to get them.We secretly booked a private room. I wore sunglasses and a
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Chapter 37

I jumped out of the car, and Sophie said, “You forgot this.”She handed me the folder with the share transfer agreement, and I took it.“Throw it in Zach’s face and tell him that you’re not dead yet!”“But he’s transferring his own shares.”“You’re still his partner.”With that, I entered the house. Mrs. Hudson was still waiting for me. She had made porridge and kept it warm in a pot.She helped me change into some slippers and said, “Mr. Gordon came home early today and asked why you weren’t back yet.”“Oh.” I then thanked her for helping me.“He went straight to his room when he got home and didn’t visit Ms. Wilson,” she whispered.I knew that she was just trying to be helpful. But when she said that, it sounded like Cecilia and I were waiting in our separate houses for Zach to visit us.As I went upstairs, Zach came downstairs with a cup of milk. Seeing him made me grip the folder even tighter.While we walked past each other, he suddenly stopped and asked, “Have you ea
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Chapter 38

When Zach and I stepped out, Cecilia was watering her flowers in her garden.I suspected that she had been waiting for us. She put down the watering can and came over. Then, she walked up to Zach with a sweet smile and started fixing his tie.“You’re wearing the gray tie today. I knew you’d pick it, so I ironed it for you yesterday.”The way she interacted with Zach made it seem like she was his legal wife and I was just a coworker.I was not going to let it slide. That was just how I was.I cleared my throat and said, “Cecilia, I’m not dead yet. Can’t you see me?”Only then did she seem to notice me. She smiled and said to Zach, “She’s sick. Why are you taking her to the office so early?”She appeared concerned, but she ignored me completely.“We’re not going to the office.” Zach probably felt awkward, so he moved her hand away. “I have an appointment. We’re leaving now.”“Drive safely,” Cecilia said gently. It looked like she was talking to her husband who was going to work.
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Chapter 39

Zach was there yesterday?I was still out of it when Derrick said, “Put your hand on this pillow. I’ll check your pulse.”With shaky hands, I placed my hand on the pillow. My heart was beating fast.Derrick had a sharp gaze. As he checked my pulse, he would occasionally glance up at me. Each time he did, my heart would skip a beat.“Are you feeling nervous?” he suddenly asked.“You can tell from my pulse alone?”He laughed. “Of course. When someone’s nervous, their pulse is quick and uneven. Don’t worry. Your condition isn’t that serious.”Zach stood next to me, and I felt a lot of pressure.Derrick appeared to be incredibly skilled, not like any ordinary doctor. It felt as if he could even tell how many moles I had.The pulse check seemed to take forever. Besides, the room was so quiet that I could only hear the ticking clock on the wall.Finally, Derrick lifted his fingers off my wrist, and I sighed in relief.He smiled and nodded at me. “Mrs. Gordon, please wait in the wa
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Chapter 40

After Zach dropped me off at home, he left. Mrs. Hudson came out to help me carry the bag of alternative medicine. Cecilia was still in her garden, and she watched me coldly through the fence. I even noticed a little jealousy on her face.Oh, Cecilia was jealous because Zach had taken me to a doctor.I could have shown off, but feeling guilty, I was not in the mood to argue.As I walked into my garden, Cecilia called out to me, “Cassia.”I stopped and turned to her. “What do you want?”“Alternative medicine can’t cure incurable illnesses.”She was incredibly mean. Luckily, I did not actually have an incurable illness, or else, she would have upset me even more.“Cecilia, ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to slap you every time I spoke to you. All these years, nothing has changed,” I said before going inside. I did not want to waste my time on her.Mrs. Hudson could not help but comment, “Mrs. Gordon, don’t be upset. Ms. Wilson usually doesn’t speak like that.”“That depends
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