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Henry stormed off <b>in </b>a hurt, leaving the crowd next door stifling theirughter.
Watching a well–known phnthropist and a respected noblewoman argue so intensely was quite a sight, Charlie’s face even flushed as he struggled to hold back his amusement
From the adjacent room, the crash of Hailey flipping a table echoed, prompting a waiter to rush in for cleanup. Only then didughter <b>erupt</b>.
“I never imagined that old hag would almost start cursing!” Lyra shook her head as she savored the <b>drama</b>. “Gossip <b>has </b>never been this juicy. None of the past scandals evene <b>close</b><b>.</b>
Lyra turned to Marve and asked, “So<b>, </b>with this fiasco, ra’s chances of joining the Brooks family are pretty much <b>zero</b>, right?”
Maeve raised an eyebrow. “With things blowing up like this, Hailey will never ept ra”
Considering Nathalie’s background, she should have been the perfect candidate the right <b>age</b>, reputable family background, schrly lineage, and her father <b>a </b>phnthropist
Compared to the powerful Brooks family, she’d have been <b>easier </b>to manipte. So, what really pleased Halley was ra’s identity as Nathalie.
Since Sergio had once been so fond of ra, Halley might have assumed that with ra pregnant, Sergio would eventually divorce Maeve. Unfortunately, this move severed ra’s path into the Brooks family.
A counterfeit socialite who isn’t easily controlled would never catch Hailey’s eye, especially since the Barnoz family humiliated her like this. It was like stepping on Hailey’s toes.
The old–fashioned, highly dignified Halley would never take this lightly. After all, the Ramoz family dared to challenge her, it would be surprising if she didn’t find a way to retaliate.
“Let’s eat.” In the meantime, Zion <b>had </b>meticulously deboned the fish and ced it in front of Maeve.
Lyra, engrossed in conversation, didn’t notice this small gesture and asked, “But with all this drama, what about the baby ra’s carrying? Sergio will be even less inclined <b>to</b>
divorce you now.”
“Conner will take care of the baby. As for Sergio..” Mentioning Sergio, Marve noticed Zion’s jealousy simmered. Even his movements slowed as if he was waiting for her next
words.
Maeve cleared her throat and said, “Let’s eat first. The food’s getting cold.”
Marve focused on her meal while asionally stealing nces at Zion. With perfectposure, he continued serving her food <b>and </b>handing her napkins from time to time.
Feeling guilty,Maeve identally choked on her tea when Zion handed it to ber
Charlie and Lyra exchanged puzzled looks at the tension between the two.
That evening. Zion drove Maeve back to her apartment. When they reached the parking lot, zion opened the passenger door and took Maeve’s bag. “I’ll walk you up ”
Marve’s breath caught as she got nervous. In the elevator<b>, </b>neither of them spoke.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.
At her door, Maeve had just unlocked it and was about to burn on the light when Zion caught her wrist. He pinned her against the wall and leaned in to kiss her.
In a pitch–ck room with the door ajar, Maeve felt achill run through her spine, causing her to moan softly.
With Zion’s <b>hand </b>around <b>her </b>waist, his warm palm radiated heat through the thin fabric.
“Zion…” Marve’s face <b>was </b>flushed with embarrassment, but Zion gently pushed the door shut
His voice was low. “So, that was the “show” you meant.”
“Are you mad?” Maeve’s bright eyes held a touch of innocent guilt. “I hadn’t expected you toe.”
She had only intended to watch the drama with Lyra. She hadn’t expected Charlie to be there nor anticipated the news would reach Zion so quickly.