Chapter 73
“He actually bought Bella a house?” Victor’s fury erupted instantly. At the mere thought of that scheming woman who seized every opportunity, his voice grew progressively louder.
Victor fumed. “Bella isn’t even officially with him! How could Zachary have the nerve to use business as a pretext to go to Joracity and handle her personal matters!”
Victor snapped, “Handling personal business for Hella is bad enough, but provoking the Lopez family? What the hell was he thinking?! Tell him to go make amends with them–right this instant”
After speaking. Victor was left wheezing uncontrollably, his coughing fit so severe he nearly ended up in the hospital. For the moment, he set aside the question of who had sent him the message.
Once everyone in the Flynn family learned that all this trouble was Zachary’s doing, they bombarded him with angry messages, condemning him from all sides.
Meanwhile, in the penthouse of Teloria Apartment, Clyde swiftly assembled a specialized team and began systematically dismantling Flynn Group’s projects.
Harrison stood motionless before the expansive floor–to–ceiling windows. He didn’t glance at his watch until the rapid typing behind him abruptly ceased. Then, in a cúirt tone, he said, “Done it?”
“Yes, sir” Clyde closed his laptop. “Flynn Group has traced it back to the Lopez family and is probably putting pressure on Zachary now. What should we do next?”
*Have my wife fitted with a flawless evening gown and assemble a top styling team. Harrison commanded. This marked her debut as Mrs. Lopez- perfection was non–negotiable.
Clyde understood right away. With all hands on deck, he rallied his team for the next task–after all, preparing Mrs. Lopez for her debut took clear precedence over bringing down the Flynn Group,
Meanwhile, downstairs, Zachary received an update from Flynn Group: his anxiety spiking How did things escalate this badly? he wondered frantically. “Was it because of that bloody incident this afternoon?”
Zachary immediately turned to Bella, who was curled up weakly on the sofa, Bella, why did you even bring a fruit knife when you went to see Gwyneth? Were you?”
“When I was sick, Gwyneth took care of me and always had a small fruit knife to peel apples for me. Fordered apples and brought a fruit knife, just to remind her of our past bond. I didn’t expecL”
As Bella continued, she once again covered her face in fake sobs. Zachary, convinced of her inherently kind–hearted nature and certain that Gwyneth would never resort to violence, naturally accepted it as an unfortunate accident and decided not to press the matter further.
However, the Flynn Group sent an invitation to tomorrow night’s party, urgently emphasizing. The Lopez family will be attending as well. This is your best chance to mend ties with them. If you can let bygones be bygones and settle the feud, everyone wins,
“Fine: Zadury accepted the invitation with visible reluctance.
Bella leaned in with tearful eyes, her pitifully charming gaze locked onto Zachary. In a soft, trembling voice, she pleaded, “Zachary, can you take me with you too!”
Zachary hesitated. “You just had that violent altercation with Gwyneth. If Harrison sees you there
Hella scoffed. “Come on, Clyne is just Harrison’s mistress. He won’t even give her any official status. Why would he risk causing a scene for someone like her at such a high–profile event?”
Bella spoke earnestly. She threw herself into his arms, her soft lips nearly touching his chest, making his heart race. She wrapped her arms around his neck. If Harrison dislikes me, I apologize sincerely. Zachary, please take me with you=”
Zachary subconsciously turned his head away and gently pushed her aside. Attending alone would look bad, he thought. After much hesitation, he finally nodded.
Then promise me you’ll watch what you say, and especially don’t offend Gwyneth. Can you do that?”
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