Chapter 38

Laurence sounded like a kind teacher who patiently and tactfully reminded her of the rules of the game, but in reality, he calmly and callously told her she’d breached the agreement between them. He expressed his disappointment at her lack of integrity without reserve.

A buzzing sound filled Zoey’s ears. She took some time to process what Laurence had said.

“A marriage contract, huh? He’s right. We were only ever bound by a contract. It was not love that led to our marriage. I guess he just thinks of me as a collaborator who ticks his boxes,” Zoey pondered.

She took a deep breath and tried to speak. However, she only managed to open and close her mouth a few times, unable to find the words.

Laurence simply took out a cigarette and lit it up in front of her. A crisp click came from the lighter as it produced a flickering flame. Ever since he came into power, he rarely smoked. He took a drag, and the bitter taste of tobacco filled his mouth.

Zoey coughed twice upon inhaling the smoke.