Chapter 226 Extreme Jealousy
Chapter 226 Extreme Jealousy
Lenora moved toward the coat rack.
Before she could react, Zachary had already taken off his down jacket and wrapped it around her.
As soon as they left the studio, a bone–chilling coldness hit them in the face.
“Get in the car.”
Zachary attempted to take Lenora’s hand, but she evaded his grasp.
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He’stiffened for a moment before quickly moving to the side of the car and opening the backseat door for
her.
Lenora lifted her gown and got into the car.
Zachary immediately closed the door and entered the car from the other side.
The car was comfortably heated.
Upon arriving at the venue,.Lenora removed the down jacket and followed behind Zachary.
As they reached the entrance, Zachary suddenly halted. He bent his arm and looked at Lenora.
Lenora raised an eyebrow, then hooked her arm around his. Finally, they made their way to the grand hall.
Lenny Lynch, the host of the cocktail party, immediately came over with a smile on his face. “Mr. Fuller, it’s truly an honor to have you here.”
Zachary had no shortage of assets under his control. This included Trident Technologies, a rising star in the tech industry in recent years, and a real estate company that had secured contracts for landmark buildings in the high–tech zone. He also owned the tallest office building in the city center and the Goldthorn Tower, which boasted the highest annual turnover in the entire Nusridge.
Even if he wasn’t the CEO of Fuller Group, people were still drawn to him like bees to honey.
“Hello, Mr. Lynch.”
“Is this Ms. Wilkin?” Lenny asked hesitantly.
They just got divorced not long ago, and now they’re together at the cocktail party.
It must have been an amicable divorce, right?
“Hello,” Lenora greeted with a nod and a smile.
“Mr. Fuller, please come in.”
“Sure.”
Zachary and Lenora slowly walked inside.
“Mr. Fuller, it’s been a while…”
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“Mr. Fuller, you’re here with Lenora?”
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Numerous men approached Zachary with wine glasses in their hands.
In the past, Zachary’s companion at business cocktail parties had always been his secretary. She would make it a point to understand the attendees in advance, which often made their interactions at the event doubly effective.
However, among those present, Lenora hardly knew anyone. While Zachary was conversing with them, all Lenora could do was maintain a polite smile.
Perhaps to keep her from being too bored, Zachary would introduce her to them each time someone
came over.
Lenora was utterly baffled. What’s the point of introducing me to these people? I’m not doing business with them anyway.
The others were also quite bewildered.
They had received news of Zachary and Lenora’s divorce not long ago. Some opportunists, sensing a chance, were eager to make their move. They had even brought their daughters along. However, seeing Zachary and Lenora whispering intimately to each other, they were left in a dilemma about whether to introduce their daughters or not.
Seeing an opportunity, Lenora poked Zachary’s arm.
Zachary turned his head, leaning in slightly to bring his ear closer.
In a soft voice, Lenora asked, “Can I sit over there?”
A cocktail party really isn’t a place for me.
I have no idea why he insisted on dragging me into conversations with others.
“Are you tired?”
“I’m bored.”
“Just hang in there a little longer.”
“I can’t.”
“I’ll take you there.”
“No thanks.” Lenora tried to pull her arm away but to no avail.
Zachary said to those around him, “Excuse us for a moment.”
Upon reaching the couch, Lenora settled down and waved at Zachary, “All right, I’m here. You can go
now.”
Zachary watched as she eagerly urged him to leave. He couldn’t help but smile resignedly. “There are desserts over there. Have some if you’re hungry. Once this is over, I’ll take you out for dinner.”
“Okay, now get out of here.”
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“All right.”
Zachary turned around and left.
“Wait.”
Zachary halted, staring at her in surprise. “What’s the matter?”
Lenora strolled over, reaching into his pocket to retrieve her phone. “Okay, you can go now.”
Zachary was rendered speechless.
Lenora settled down on the couch, flipping through her phone.
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Someone approached her to strike up a conversation, but she didn’t recognize them and her response was icy. Sensing her disinterest, the person tactfully left.
Not long after, a familiar voice exclaimed in surprise, “Ms. Wilkin?”
Lenora lifted her head, and there she saw Connor, striding toward her with a wine glass in his hand. “Ms. Wilkin, it really is you. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!”
Lenora looked at him with á gentle smile. “What are you doing here?”
If he finds out that I’m here with Zachary today, will he…
Connor’s gaze was intense.
“Connor?”
“Oh… I was invited by a classmate.” Connor regained his composure, a faint blush spreading across his face. His long eyelashes fluttered as he asked, “What about you?”
“I received an invitation and decided to come since I had nothing else to do.”
After she finished speaking, she subtly scanned the room.
The hall was bustling with people, exchanging pleasantries in small groups, obstructing her line of sight.
Connor probably hadn’t noticed Zachary’s presence and didn’t suspect a thing. “It’s pretty much the same for me. What would you like to eat? I’ll go get it for you.”
“I’ll go with you,” Lenora said. She stood up and walked with Connor toward the food section.
She was worried that Connor might accidentally spot Zachary when he went to get food. She could only accompany him and distract his attention through conversation.
Lenora picked up two small pieces of cake and a pair of cookies.
She glanced at the wine glass, then shifted her gaze to the phone in her hand.
Seeing that, Connor immediately took the plate from her hand. “Let me help you with this.”
“Thank you. Aren’t you eating?” Lenora picked up a glass of red wine and took a small sip. Connor paused for a moment, then picked up two cookies with a pair of tongs. “Do you mind if I put
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these together?”
“It’s fine. Just put them together.”
Connor casually picked up a few cookies, cake, and chocolates and placed them in Lenora’s place.
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When they were heading back, Lenora stealthily scanned her surroundings and caught sight of Zachary.
At some point, a young woman had joined him, her figure captivating even from a distance.
Lenora withdrew her gaze.
Connor promptly found a place to sit down.
When Lenora saw him facing Zachary’s direction, her heart skipped a beat. Subtly, she suggested, “Let’s sit over here. The lighting is a bit better.”
“Really?”
Connor glanced upward. Although somewhat puzzled, he shifted his position, now facing away from Zachary.
Lenora breathed a sigh of relief and settled down across from Connor. As she nibbled on a slice of cake and sipped her red wine, she engaged Connor in conversation.
Connor talked about his classmates and some amusing anecdotes about his time studying abroad. Lenora also picked out some of her own university tales to chat about, even mentioning her own experience of studying abroad to build a connection, although she couldn’t quite recall the details.
The two of them chatted and laughed, unconsciously closing the distance between them.
At that moment, Lenora looked up, locking eyes with Zachary.
He wore a scowl as he strode purposefully toward her and Connor.
I can’t let Connor see Zachary!
Lenora quickly put down her wine glass and said to Connor, “Excuse me, I need to use the restroom.”
Having said that, she rose to her feet, lifting her gown slightly as she made her way toward the restroom.
She looked as if she was escaping.
Seeing that, Zachary gritted his teeth and followed after her.
Lenora stayed in the restroom for a few minutes before cautiously stepping out.
There was no one on the hallway outside.
He’s not here…
He didn’t go straight to Connor, did he?
Feeling uneasy, she quickly made her way toward the grand hall.
Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm, and the world seemed to spin around her.
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By the time she regained her composure, she found herself backed up against the door of the men’s
restroom.
Zachary’s handsome face was magnified. His sharp and distinct features were particularly striking, leaving a powerful impression.
Lenora was taken aback for a few seconds before she pushed him away. “Zachary, what are you doing?”
Zachary didn’t respond. His expression was somber and gloomy as he reached for the door lock beneath the door handle.
With a click, the door was locked.
