19Zachary was sitting on the couch alone. Hearing my voice, he raised his eyes to look at me. His calm gaze differed from the crazed look in the private room that day."I've been waiting for you."He spat out a concise sentence as he stared at me. It was like he was a vampire that had locked on to its prey.I broke out in cold sweat.Wasn't this my house?Where was Fabian?Where was the staff in my house?Why was he alone?I immediately remembered a series of movies I had watched in which the male lead's love had grown into hate, and he proceeded to slaughter the female lead's whole family.With that knowledge in mind, cold sweat dripped down my back when I looked at the calmness on Zachary's face. It was normal for a psychotic killer to act this way after they did their deeds.Zachary stood up and walked over to me without waiting for me to finish overanalyzing the situation. "Let's go.""Huh? Where are we going?" I asked subconsciously, but he didn't reply. Zachary just

23In the detention room, a woman sat silently. Her plain clothes showed she lived a hard life, and her beautiful face also displayed signs of aging."Ms. Hill, the kidnappers confessed immediately after they were interrogated. However, this suspect, Rosalie Miller, has remained quiet no matter how we interrogate her ever since she was brought back. Hence, we have no choice but to ask you to assist in the investigation."It was the police officer behind the monitor speaking to me. I guess they had no choice but to come to me. After all, they couldn't torture a silent old woman to extort a confession."Thank you. I happened to want to see her, too," I said to the police officer expressionlessly as I looked at this old woman who had never crossed paths with me."Lili." With a worried look on his face, Julian grabbed me as I was about to leave. "Do you want me to go in with you?""It's okay. I can go there myself."I broke free from Julian's hand that was holding me and left.I no

27After a series of persuasion, the fickle people in the meeting room calmed down, but they still exchanged glances, calculating the benefits they would get.I took the opportunity and said, "A few days ago, I contacted Shane, the wealthiest man in Broburgh. Larson Group plans to expand its business in Acocester and needs guidance. We have finalized the cooperation, and I am preparing to hand it over to the marketing department for inspection."Those not blinded by the benefits questioned, "I am sure Larson Group is expanding its business in Acocester not solely to help us. If it backfired on Hill Group, how could we handle it, given our current situation?""So what if they have ill intentions? It is up to us whether they could dominate Acocester's market. If they wish to expand their business, they must give in to cooperate with us. Now that the share price of Hill Group has dropped significantly, we also need help to overcome the crisis," I stated.Coincidentally, when I was wo

31"Liliana, do you want me to give you one last chance?"Through the phone, I couldn't help but hold my forehead and replied, "Zachary, what exactly do you want? I thought we were cutting ties with each other."Zachary did not understand my mockery and continued, "Let's meet at Xemora Cafe at five in the afternoon." It seemed that he was afraid that I would not come, so he paused for a moment before he said, "This is my last warning to you and Julian."Although reluctant, I had to show up on time due to Zachary's half-threatening words.In the cafe, Zachary and I sat in the room with a half curtain blocking the view outside.It was the first time Zachary and I met each other after the banquet. After being disgraced by me, he did not withdraw the fund immediately but acted as usual. I did not know what he was up to and dared not to act rashly for a moment."Zachary Zeller, what do you want to do again?"Looking at my defensive and annoyed look, Zachary smiled bitterly. "Liliana

7"Lucky, you're gonna be a father!"I didn't tell Lucky this good news until the next day so that he wouldn't be too excited.Hearing this, Lucky stood up at once and started barking.I patted the Elizabethan collar Lucky was wearing and comforted him, "Take it easy. Don't worry. I'll take care of your pups' mother. Just stay home so you can recover soon and see Bella."I received a message from Jonathan as I packed up and rushed to the subway.Jonathan: [Your project proposal is not good enough. Redo it.]Me: [Mr. Lee, could you tell me what the problem is?]Jonathan: [Come to my office when you get to the company.]Me: [Okay.]When I arrived at the company, I put down my bag and rushed to Jonathan's office."Mr. Lee?"The door was open. I knocked on the door and went in."It's raining outside. Didn't you bring an umbrella?" Jonathan handed me some tissues and said, "Wipe your face." "Thank you, Mr. Lee."I took the tissues and wiped the hair on my forehead.Jonath