Emily apologized to Selena in the hospital room while Hanson and Vaughn stood in the corridor outside.Vaughn hesitated and looked at Hanson eagerly."Don't even think about it. If Joey could stay mad at Zachary for a year, imagine what she'd do if she found out you did a DNA test without her consent. She'd never forgive you," Hanson said coldly."I just want proof. I won't bother her for now." Vaughn was anxious, his palms sweaty from nerves."Mrs. Linton Senior has a lot of misunderstandings about our family. You and Mom should meet her first," Hanson said seriously."Joey is busy with work every day. Emily and I don't have the chance to meet her," Vaughn said while feeling utterly lost. He felt like everything he did was wrong."I'll invite Joey out for dinner tonight. You'll have two hours. Think carefully, prepare what you want to ask and apologize for, and get it all done in one go," Hanson advised his usually authoritative father."Okay, I got it." Vaughn nodded.Hanson
In a pitch-black room, Brook endured the pain as he poured iodine on the wound on his leg. It nearly made him faint. He bit down hard on a towel and muffled his groans of pain.Shirley held him with tears streaming down her face. Her voice was filled with hatred as she said, "I won't forgive Zachary for making you suffer like this!"Brook leaned against her and spat out the towel once the pain subsided and said weakly, "Zachary might already be dead."That day, he got knocked away together with the cage. There was a car crash after that, and he was shot…""I'm doing everything I can to track him down. As long as he hasn't returned to the country, we have nothing to fear!" Shirley said angrily."Prepare yourself. I don't think we'll be able to launder our money completely. We thought Yvonne was smart and capable, but she turned out to be a fool in love who only knew how to ruin everything!"Brook was seething, wishing that he could tear Yvonne apart."I'll help you remove the nec
Henry and Lawrence quickly arranged for Zachary and Shane to return home overnight.Lawrence stayed behind with a group to avoid suspicion. He decided to stay a bit longer until Zachary's condition was fully stabilized before heading back.After a long flight of more than ten hours, Zachary arrived at the Gray Estate late at night, which scared Harold."What happened?" he exclaimed.Henry pushed Zachary into the elevator with a gloomy expression."We encountered some problems while conducting business abroad. Mr. Gray Senior, you might need to handle the Gray Group's affairs temporarily and find a trustworthy doctor."Going to a hospital would be ideal but risky. Moreover, it was uncertain if Zachary would wake up, which left Henry with a lot on his plate.Harold was currently alone, as Rose was still under investigation by the police. She wouldn't be released until her innocence was proven.Seeing both Zachary and Shane hooked up to oxygen concentrators, Harold's eyes reddened
"Your husband cheated," Joey Linton got a message from her bestie while resting on a clinic bench after her ovulation induction. She looked pale with her black hair, and her oval face was devoid of color, but her stunning beauty still turned heads as people passed by.Joey took a deep breath. Her hand trembled as she tapped on an image on her phone. It was a picture of her husband, Zachary Gray, holding a woman dressed in a pink designer dress as they left a hotel. His usually stern face had softened as he looked at her.She recognized the woman. She was Zachary's first love, Julia Fisher. Once she snapped out of it, Joey gave Zachary a call. After the phone's long, busy tone, he finally picked up. His tone was cold. "What's up?""Are you coming back tonight?" Joey actually wanted to ask if he'd ever come back at all, but it seemed her call interrupted him. After a few quiet seconds, Zachary snapped impatiently, "Is it that urgent?"Joey's eyes got a bit teary, but she kept her
She said it firmly with confidence in her eyes. Before she could say more, Zachary's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, he frowned and answered, "What's up?"The voice on the other end spoke, and he immediately responded, "I'll be there right away." Without a second glance at Joey, he left the bedroom.Joey huffed but stayed silent. Sleep was impossible now. She got up, packed her bags, and signed the divorce agreement. After leaving it on the coffee table, she left the apartment.Selena leaned against the car with her legs crossed and her demeanor casual. When she saw Joey carrying a small suitcase, she stood upright. Her eyes widened in surprise. "Seriously? Is this all you're taking?"Joey casually put her bag in the trunk and got into the passenger seat. "The rest are all just material possessions. At least for now, I'm free."Selena seemed doubtful. "Are you really getting a divorce?"Joey shrugged nonchalantly. "Time to put away the lovey-dovey stuff and go for a fresh sta
Joey quickly gathered herself and said, "Just give me a moment. I'll be right there." She applied a light touch of makeup to conceal the dark circles under her eyes, changed into a sleek, professional outfit, and slipped into high heels before heading downstairs.As she spotted the familiar figures snuggled up on the lobby's sofa from a distance, her steps faltered. The smile on her face vanished instantly. There was no way to slip away now.Zachary frowned when he saw her. He stood up and strode over. Then, he grabbed her arm and pulled her toward him. "Joey, you've really got some nerve to track me down here."Joey pursed her lips and frowned. The divorce was imminent, and she didn't feel like explaining any misunderstandings. She shook his hand off and politely smiled. "Mr. Gray, I'm at work. Please behave properly."Zachary scowled as he retorted impatiently, "Running short on cash that you need to work as a shopper now?"Joey let out a sarcastic laugh. He knew about her t
The price seemed exorbitant compared to that of international top designers' wedding dresses. The wedding dress had reportedly been in the making for over three years, and it remained breathtaking.With his hands casually in his pockets, Zachary glanced at Joey and said, "If you like it, let's go with this one." He handed his card to the store attendant and said, "Just swipe it, no need for a PIN."Julia hugged Zachary excitedly and exclaimed, "I love you, Zachary!" Joey shifted her gaze, feeling an indescribable sense of unease. 7.18 million dollars was a mere drop in the bucket for Zachary. He'd give Julia anything she desired without hesitation.Joey nodded and signaled her assistant to process the payment. The assistant hesitated, her gaze fixed on Joey. How could they sell this dress? Joey had designed it for herself. There was a pang of reluctance, but they would be divorced, and there would be no wedding. What was the point of keeping it? However, Joey chuckled and sa
Zachary looked at Joey with a frown. Why was she here in the first place? Dealing with this service role and the scrutiny involved was a stark difference from her life with the Gray family. He couldn't resist a taunt. "If you can't humble yourself, don't try to serve others."Joey felt a slight sting from his words. These two were experts at twisting the truth. She pursed her lips and said politely, "Fine, we'll find someone else for you. Hopefully, you can get Chloe's contact and bring us more clients."Joey left the fitting area and called in an assistant. "Don't mention my identity when you're in there." Then, she added with a touch of malice, "Tell them Chloe is grieving her late husband and has no interest in designing." Meet Chloe? In your dreams!The assistant walked in just in time to hear Julia complaining to Zachary, "Look at her attitude. I adore this dress and just wanted Chloe's contact. "But why is she being like this? The service quality of staff these days