Chapter 588


    Hackett finished speaking and, with a resolute pull of the arm, ushered Penelope into the


    Car


    Zoe, however, stood there with a yearning gaze fixed on Hackett’s retreating figure, as if savoring a


    lingering memory.


    When her eyes drifted towards Penelope, they were filled with unmistakable envy.


    The two women shared a striking resemnce. If only things had been different…


    Lost in her reverie, Zoe was abruptly dragged aside by Yuna, who wore an expression of utmost


    displeasure and spoke with a scolding tone, “Morn! Why didn’t you call me before showing up? How


    could youe here in front of the Fitzgeralds?”


    Zoe, flustered, hissed in a lowered voice, “They are right there, how could you call me mom? Be


    careful, this is a critical moment, we can’t blow our cover!”


    Yuna nervously nced over Zoe’s shoulder, then silently motioned for Zoe to follow her away from


    prying eyes. Once they were out of earshot, Zoe exined, “I called you, but you didn’t pick up. I went


    to your office, and your secretary said you were at this


    restaurant.”


    Yuna took a moment topose herself and asked, “Is there something urgent?”


    With a sigh, Zoe pulled a tube of ointment from her pocket, her voice tinged with concern,


    “I can’t stop worrying about little Manley. He’s just a child; you shouldn’t have been so harsh!”


    Recalling Manley’s pitiful plea for mercy the night before, Yuna felt a pang of guilt. Yet, the thought of


    that wretched Marguerite erased any flicker of sympathy, reced by a chilling vindictiveness,


    “Manley’s sacrifice was worth it; Marguerite has already faced Freddie’s wrath! Mom, don’t worry, I’ll


    find a way to make it up to Manley.”


    Knowing that Marguerite had been dealt with by Frederick, Zoe felt a weight lift off her shoulders, “By


    the way, I saw you whispering with Robert earlier. What did he say to make you look so upset?”


    Yuna burst out, frustrationcing her voice, “What else? He’s threatening me! Mom, Robert doesn’t


    believe the paternity test result; he’s been investigating!


    Why is fate so cruel? Why couldn’t I have been born into wealth and privilege, adored by all?


    If only I were truly a Fitzgerald heiress, none of this would be happening, and I wouldn’t have to worry!


    What am I going to do if Robert finds something?”


    As Yuna spoke, her anxiety grew palpable. Zoe, rather than soothing her immediately,


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    turned her gaze back to the grand entrance where the luxurious business car was parked. She could


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    clearly see Hackett, leaningfortably into Penelope’s embrace, their affection enviably palpable


    despite their mature years.


    Zoe’s eyes held aplex mix of emotions before she steadied herself and assured Yuna with


    conviction, “Whether or not you’re truly a Fitzgerald, you must carry yourself like you are! With the DNA


    test in hand, Robert won’t dig up anything!”


    “Whether or not I’m a Fitzgerald?” Yuna echoed Zoe’s words, her eyebrows knitting together before she


    let out a self-aware chuckle, “Mom, I’m definitely not! Have you gotten so caught up in this act that


    even you can’t tell reality from lies anymore? But don’t worry, once I’ve secured my footing, I’ll make


    sure the Fitzgeralds will go by the name.


    Lockwood!”