Chapter 299 I Only Want You
Chapter 299 I Only Want You
Catching a glimpse of the sadness in Zachary’s eyes, Lenora pursed her lips and clenched her fists.
I’m just telling the truth, aren’t I? What does he have to feel hurt about?
“That’s right! Zachary, the way you’re acting is not only an insult to the relationship between you and Susanna but also undermines me. Do you think I’ll fall for your scheme? Impossible! Whatever it is you want from me, I advise you to end it here,” she uttered coldly.
A vein throbbed in his forehead as he fastened his gaze on her. “What do I want from you? Tell me, what is it that I want?”
“I was about to ask you the same thing. I’m afraid only you know the answer, she responded while arching an eyebrow.
He let out an exasperated chuckle. Setting his jaw, he fixed Lenora with a burning gaze and strode forward. closing the distance between them.
Upon meeting his deep gaze, she instinctively took a step back, her heels pressing against the wall beside the elevator door. “What… What do you think you’re doing?”
He braced his arm against the wall and dipped his head slightly. His warm breath fanned over her cheeks and cars, and she could not help but shrink back at the tickling sensation.
“Look at me,” he said in a low voice.
She looked up and found herself staring straight into the depths of his eyes. His gaze was unfathomable, mysterious, and imposing. It seemed able to see through any secret and thought, and none could escape.
eyes on her sent a chill down her spine. Feeling as though she was sitting on pins and needles, she could not help averting her eyes, saying, “Ms. Carston is still at the police station. Are you sure you want to waste time here instead of going to see her?”
Zachary chuckled. “I asked you to look at me. Why don’t you dare?”
“It’s not that I don’t dare. I just don’t want to have anything to do with you anymore-”
“Lenora, you don’t dare. You’re scared,” he stated confidently.
She lifted her gaze and locked eyes with him.
As their gazes intertwined, she clenched her fists tightly and suppressed the urge to look away. “So? What are you trying to say?”
He looked into her eyes. Then, uttering each word distinctly, he said, “Nora, when I approached you, I indeed had my motives-
“See, you’ve admitted it yourself”
“What I desire is you!” he declared with conviction. “All I want is you!”
Lenora’s lips parted slightly. Momentarily stunned, she stared into his eyes in surprise, clueless as to why
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her heart skipped two beats.
She studied his face intently, attempting to detect any signs of deception but to no avail.
His gaze was sincere, as though every word he said was the truth..
However, she knew that he was the best at deceiving others.
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Previously, when I saw Susanna looking all haggard at the hospital, I almost believed him. But when I later saw her outside still living a carefree life, I realized he was still deceiving me. He even went so far as to claim that he had some sort of unspeakable difficulty, treating me as though I was a fool. It’s no different this time. He can’t even come up with a better excuse. Claiming that he has his reasons? Who would buy that? Who could possibly coerce him into doing something he doesn’t want to do? He’s the chairman of Fuller Group, yet Susanna is getting in his way? If word of that gets out, who would believe it?
Seeing that she remained silent, he continued to speak Lenora, I love you. I only want you. Who else could I possibly desire apart from you?”
She looked away and laughed. “Zachary, do you even believe what you just said?”
Does he think saying that will make me forget how he provided Susanna with resources once again and even attended a party with her?
He noticed the mocking glint in her eyes as he looked down and gripped her wrist tightly. “Tell me what you want me to do. I can prove it to you. If you don’t trust me, it must be because I haven’t done enough
yer,
Wearing an indifferent expression, she arched an eyebrow and responded, “You want to prove it to me?”
“Mm–hmm.”
“I don’t need you to do anything. Just tell me the unspeakable difficulty you’ve been struggling with, and I’ll be able to discern the truth.”
He froze.
She made it clear on several occasions that she doesn’t want my help, nor does she want to accept my feelings. If she knows that I went to negotiate with Susanna because of her… I explain this time, she’ll surely enquire about the reason I let Susanna go previously. She mustn’t find out about her background and that photo of her pregnant.
A look of mockery flashed across her face when she saw him hesitate. “If you can’t do it, then forget it. I don’t need you to prove anything. Keeping your distance from me is already the greatest gift you can give
me.”
At that moment, the elevator doors happened to open. A resident emerged from within and glanced at the pair before walking away.
Just as the elevator doors were about to automatically close, Lenora broke free from Zachary’s grasp, darted inside, and pressed the button for her floor.
The elevator immediately started ascending.
Once she got back, Sophia immediately stood up and looked behind her. “Did Tyrant Fuller give you at hard time?”
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“Actually, no,” she replied, casually closing the door behind her.
She also found it rather odd that he had not asked her to write a settlement agreement for Susanna
“Don’t let your guard down. He might come up with other methods,” Sophia cautioned.
“Okay.”
News of Susanna being taken away by the police was reported by some media outlets. Although no specifie reason was given, netizens speculated that it must have been for something pretty serious.
Some of the project teams that were in negotiations with Susanna went about gathering information discreetly while some others had already quietly erased any traces of their collaborations with her.
Tyler held his forehead in distress. They had almost finished filming Susanna’s scenes, but now that this unexpected incident had occurred, he feared they would have to replace her and reshoot. It would cost a great deal of time, money, and energy.
Fortunately, her role is only a special appearance, and she didn’t have many scenes. So, there’s still a chance to salvage things. It’s just that finding the right actor will be challenging rough, but finding one who’s both suitable and available will be even more difficult.
He pinched the bridge of his nose.
As for Kyle, he was also worried, but not over Susanna. In fact, Susanna being unable to act anymore was just what he wanted.
Instead, he was worrying about Gary. It meant that he would be losing an assistant, and finding a replacement he could get along with would not be easy.
Meanwhile, Lenora knew nothing of their distress.
It was Easter that day, and she had specifically gone to the Fuller residence for lunch.
Before arriving, she had thought she might run into Zachary. To her surprise, he had gone earlier that morning and dropped off Harrietta before leaving, claiming he had social engagements and would not be around at noon.
Lenora felt much more at ease, yet there was an indescribable feeling lingering in her heart.
Nonetheless, she ignored it and busied herself making Easter eggs with Allison.
Harrietta also hurried over excitedly to lend a hand.
Easter was also celebrated in places abroad where Clusian communities gathered, but the atmosphere was not as vibrant as it was back home.
Soon, Johanne and his family arrived.
Upon seeing Mallory and Johanne this time, Lenora noticed that their relationship appeared to have thawed significantly. Judging by the way they interacted, it seemed that Johanne had been making quite an effort to humble himself.
It was only after chatting with them that she learned that Mallory was pregnant.
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The couple had been married for many years but only had one child, Ryan.
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In truth, Mallory had been pregnant once before Ryan was born, she had miscarried for some unknown
reason.
She had already been unsure about her decision to divorce, and the recent pregnancy only made her event more uncertain. Then, when Johanne pleaded for reconciliation once more, the strain in their marital relationship eased significantly,
Griselda also arrived not long after but there was no sign of Stanley.
Lenora could detect a hint of displeasure in Griselda’s tone when the latter mentioned Stanley’s girlfriend. Recalling her chance encounter with Stanley and his girlfriend previously, she just smiled quietly and did not say anything.
