Chapter 17
“Zach isn’t a waiter. He’s a supervisor at a company.” Elvira felt her father was being absurd.
“Don’t lie, Elvira. Calvin and I saw it. You went to Vilzell Restaurant yesterday. Everyone has to leave but not you and Zach. Your husband must be a waiter there. Judy smiled but looked triumphant.
Elvira was bewildered. “Zach and I had lunch there yesterday” How ridiculous. They refused to acknowledge Zach could dine at Vilzell, so they assumed he was a waiter.
“Elvira, you’re being ridiculous. Vilzell Restaurant was booked yesterday. Are you saying it was Zach? At least come up with something believable. Calvin looked at Zach disdainfully.
“Yeah, Elvira. If you’re ashamed to admit it, say it. Everyone will know eventually” Judy covered her mouth and snickered. Zach grabbed Elvira’s hand, saying, “Don’t waste your time. They will never admit it.”
Elvira agreed. She only cared about Marsh. Why bother about the others? It would only make her miserable.
“Elvira, you and Mr. Gilbert seem to get along. Why agreed to go on a blind date with Mr. Bacchus then? Do you know, Mr. Gilbert?” Amber disliked seeing Elvira and Zach so affectionate. She couldn’t let Elvira be happy, even if Zach was handsome and useless. Elvira could only marry someone old, ugly, and abusive.
“Divorce him immediately and
reason why Vincent told Elvira
rry Mr. Bacchus. Otherwise, I won’t help if he wants to deal with you. This was the real
come.
Perry was known for holding grudges. Offending him meant the company would suffer. Perry would also turn others against their family. Vincent couldn’t allow Elvira to cause such significant losses to the family.
“Are you done?” Zach suddenly spoke. His aura was overwhelming, causing everyone in the living room to freeze. Everyone stared at him.
Zach berated, “You didn’t stand up for Elvira when she was betrayed by her fiancé. Instead, you encouraged your youngest daughter. You’re unworthy of being a father!” Vincent held Elvira’s cold hand as he faced Vincent.
Though enraged, Vincent couldn’t refute him under Zach’s piercing gaze.
“You two are worse. You betrayed your fiancée, and you tried to steal your sister’s fiancé. You two scumbags are a perfect match. Hopefully, you two can last forever and won’t hurt anyone else.” Zach looked disdainfully at Calvin and Judy. They were repulsive.
Calvin and Judy were furious.
Zach turned to Amber. “As for you, stop pretending. Your heart is black as coal. You’re a bitch for constantly trying to hurt your stepchildren.”
Zach tore down the hypocritical façade of the whole family ruthlessly. “Did you ask me about the divorce? Ignorant scums.” Zach pulled Elvira up. “You don’t need them. I’ll be your family from now on
Zach and Elvira walked out. The others looked furious. Vincent picked up the coffee pot on the coffee table and threw it at Zach. How dare Zach lecture him?
Elvira heard the noise, startled, and pushed Zach away. As the coffee pot, filled with scalding coffee, was about to splash on her. Elvira closed her eyes, waiting for the unavoidable.
Zach reacted quickly, pulled Elvira before him, and shielded her. The coffee pot hit his right arm. Even through the layers of fabric, it stung. He held Elvira tightly, ensuring she wasn’t harmed.
Elvira looked at Zach, her eyes turning red. “Are you hurt?” This was the first time someone protected her, shielding her from harm from her own family.
“I’m fine. Don’t worry: Zach smiled at Elvira, though the wound was quite painful,
“Fine? That’s impossible. Elvira turned to glare at Vincent. “You’ve gone too far.”
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Chapter 17
“Since you
don’t welcome me, I’ll take my gifts back. Let’s go, Elvira.” Zach and Elvira left with the presents.
“Not only poor but petty too. His gifts are probably worthless.” Since Perry’s issue couldn’t be solved, Amber was furious and stopped acting.
The maid, however, hesitated. Those presents seemed top–notch. Amber had cherished it when she brought back something of the same brand. “Are they fake? It had to be, the maid thought. ‘After all, Mr. Gilbert is a waiter and couldn’t afford such gifts. It is a pity that Ms. Elvira degraded herself for a waiter. My daughter married a junior manager. Ms. Elvira probably couldn’t compare to my daughter next time.”
When they were in the car, Elvira asked Zach to take off his clothes so she could see the injury. Seeing her distressed, Zach stroked her head and comforted her, “Relax. It’s no biggie. Don’t cry.”
“A burn is serious, Zach Elvira’s eyes were red as she reached out stubbornly to unbutton his shirt.
Zach wanted to refuse but as Elvira undressed him slowly, he didn’t. Elvira made quick work of unbuttoning his shirt. Her fingers brushed across his firm muscles, sending ripples through him. His heart trembled. His gaze was fixed on Elvira. His Adam’s apple bobbed.
Chapter 18
