Chapter 103 A Resistance
Chapter 103 A Resistance
“Are you done filming for today?”
“Yeah, we just wrapped up. I’m already back at the hotel
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“Susanna, I want to ask you something. How’s Zachary treating you lately? How’s your relationship? Has he ever mentioned anything about marriage?”
There was silence on the other end of the phone.
Sensing Susanna’s hesitation, Kenneth’s expression darkened. It seemed there was trouble brewing between Susanna and Zachary
Kieran, though appearing concerned, felt relieved inside. If things between Susanma and Zachary were falling apart, Kenneth wouldn’t be as focused on pushing for shares from him in the future.
Kieran knew that the closer Susanna and Zachary got, the more pleased Kenneth would be. If they ever married, Zachary backing Kenneth and his daughter would give them significant influence in the company–something Kieran absolutely didn’t want. After all, those shares were rightfully his.
“Why are you asking all of a sudden, Dad?” Susanna finally asked.
“Just be honest with me. What’s going on with you two? I’ll tell you something–your Uncle Kieran saw Zachary with Lenora at the club today.
Susanna remained silent.
At this, Kieran chimed in, “Susanna, remember, I’m your uncle. If something’s bothering you, don’t hesitate to share it with your father and me. We’re family. We’ll help you sort it out. If there’s an issue between you and Zachary, let us know. When things go well for you, they go well for all of us.”
“Uncle Kieran, Dad… Susanna’s voice shook with a hint of frustration. “Zack says he wants to break up.”
“Break up?” Kenneth was stunned. “That’s impossible. Zachary loves you. Why would he just call it quits? Did you do something to upset him?”
“No, Dad, I didn’t!” Susanna burst into tears. “I don’t believe it either, but we had a fight, and he said he wanted to break up with me to be with Lenora. We’ve been apart for so long, our relationship was already strained. And now Lenora’s taken advantage of that and seduced Zack! You have to help me! I can’t lose him!”
“Don’t cry, Susanna. Tell us exactly what happened. We’ll figure it out.”
“Well, it’s like this…”
She gave them a brief account of what happened on the 20th of September, explaining how Zachary and Lenora’s relationship developed. However, she left out the fact that Zachary and Lenora were already married, insisting instead that Lenora had lured Zachary away in a moment of weakness.
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“Thanks, Dad.”
Once Susanna hung up, she scoffed under her breath, “Just wait, Dad, I won’t let you down.”
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Then, with venom in her voice, she whispered, “Lenor you think you can keep Zachary forever? He’s mine. I won’t let anyone take him from nie.”
On the other side, Kenneth, wasting no time, made a call. “Get me everything you can on Lenora.”
On the drive back, neon lights flickered outside the car, casting colorful reflections on the windows.
Lenora was staring out, though in reality, she was watching Zachary’s reflection. His sharp features and strong jawline were on full display, and his intense expression made him even more striking.
His brow was thick and well–defined, his Adam’s apple prominent–a feature that added to his mature appeal.
Lenora turned her head slightly, a playful smirk tugging at her lips. “Did you just deal me a good hand on purpose?”
Zachary remained impassive. “No.”
You claim you don’t have any. Then how did you manage to play two cards worth fifty thousand each? Don’t try to convince me you just happened to draw the second fifty thousand card.”
He smiled lightly, gently taking her hand in his. He playfully squeezed her fingers but said nothing.
“How did you know which hand I was playing?” Lenora asked, curious.
Zachary looked at her seriously. “It’s not hard. I can tell by how you play your cards. Your reactions give away a lot.”
In truth, it was a form of card counting-
Lenora suddenly remembered that Zachary had double–majored in mathematics and finance in college, excelling in both..
Once again, she was reminded of the gap between them.
In the beginning, she had chosen to study marketing just to stay in his world. She worked hard to stay at the top of her class, but Zachary was always a step ahead, seemingly without even trying
By the time she was in her freshman year, he had already graduated, yet his legacy lived on. He was one of the top twenty alumni honored at the university. The others who ranked before him were all over fifty. respected scholars who had made significant contributions in their fields.
“What are you thinking about?” Zachary asked, interrupting her thoughts.
Nothing” She shook her head.
He didn’t push further. Instead, he changed the subject. “There’s a cocktail party tomorrow night. Will you come with me?”
mier for a moment. She rarely went to these events. Partly because of her busy work
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schedule, but also because she just didn’t enjoy them. She didn’t fit in with the crowd at those gatherings. and didn’t like the socializing.
In her heart, she still felt like an ordinary girl.
She thought back to the last charity event–the luxurious dinner, the cold pond water, and the bracelet Zachary had gifted Susanna.
“You can take your secretary,” she said, her voice soft.
Zachary looked at her closely. “Then I won’t go either. I stay with you.
“No, you can’t.”
“Why not? It’s not an important event,” he replied.
Lenora furrowed her brow but said nothing.
Returned home.
As she opened the bathroom door, she froze.
Someone was in the bathroom.
Lenora hadn’t expect him to be there, for his usual routine involved working overtime until eleven thirty at night.
At that moment he’d just finished his shower, wearing only a towel around his waist. She couldn’t tell if he had anything on underneath.
His back was exposed–broad shoulders narrowing into a trim waist, forming an impressive V–shape. The sheer masculinity he exuded was hard to ignore.
His hair was damp, a few strands clinging to his forehead. As he looked into the mirror, shaving foam covering his jaw, he meticulously removed the stubble from his face.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked up, meeting a cool gaze through the mirror.
“Sorry,” Lenora muttered, snapping out of her daze and quickly leaving the room. She grabbed her things and headed for the guest bathroom.
Standing before the bathroom sink, she gazed into the mirror, the scene she had just witnessed replaying in her mind.
It had to be said, she and Zachary had been married for three years, and their marital life was harmonious.
After they both finished freshening up, they got into bed. The lights were off, and the room was silent, enveloped in darkness.
Suddenly, Zachary reached for Lenora’s hand, seeking her touch.
She hesitated for a
now and then.ent. She was three months pregnant, and while she didn’t mind indulging him
now and then, something held her back tonight. A resistance she couldn’t quite explain.
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She remembered that day at the mansion when he had refused to touch her, opting for cold showers instead.
Lenora gave no immediate response, instead opting to act like she had fallen asleep. Soon, the steady rhythm of her breathing filled the room.
Bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, Zachary propped himself up, gazing at her as she lay still, feigning sleep. He gently brushed his lips against her neck.
At that moment, Lenora suddenly opened her eyes.
For a brief second, their gazes met.
Immediately, she closed her eyes, feigning sleep.
Zachary saw this and smiled.
He reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “Sleep well,
