Chapter 81
As soon as Zachary answered the call, Victor’s furious voice boomed out. “Zachary, get your ass back to Calvocity right now!
“There’s a mountain of work piling up at the Flynn Group! The project with the Lopez Group isn’t even settled yet. Aren’t you going to handle all our other business? Stop chasing women on company time. Victor coughed harshly. “Get your ass back here now!”
Victor coughed uncontrollably, his blood boiling as he thought of Zachary buying property for Bella in Joracity while the collaboration project between the Zachary Group and the Lopez Group had made no progress.
To Zachary, it was only natural to assume that the “woman” his grandfather referred to was Gwyneth. His grandfather mistakenly believed Zachary hadn’t come for the Lopez Group project at all, but solely for her.
“Grandpa, I swear, it’s not because of a woman. The deal with the Lopez Group is practically done. We’re about to sign,” Zachary said.
“What damn deal? You’re clearly head over heels for some woman! Get your ass back to Calvocity right now!” Victor said
Victor seemned at a loss for words and abruptly hung up, leaving Zachary torn. If I left now, how could I ever win Gwyneth back? he thought.
He was about to explain his presence to Gwyneth when he saw her unmistakable smile. Zachary’s mind raced with alarm.
No, I hid my whereabouts because I didn’t want the Flynn Group to think I wasn’t working. I only brought Bella to various events and meetings.
How could Grandpa have known I was here trying to make Gwyneth stay? Bella had always been by my side, the only other people who knew about this were…. he thought.
“Gwyneth, did you rat me out to Grandpa, making him think I’m just slacking off in Joracity so he’d send me back to Galvocity sooner?” Gwyneth’s smile only deepened.
I do wish you’d leave sooner. But I’m just a junior manager at Jenkins Group with no influence. How would I know if you have any other plans in Joracity? And I certainly don’t have the means to go whispering in your grandpa’s car!
Gwyneth gave Bella a knowing look and said, “Well, I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants you to go back, am 1!”
Zachary snapped back to reality, his piercing gaze locking onto Bella. “Bella, was it you?”
Ever since arriving in Joracity, Bella had been dropping hiors, trying to persuade Zachary to go back. Moreover, only the three of them knew about what had happened recently–and only they could get in touch with Victor
Bella looked surprised, then quickly adopted a hurt expression. “Zachary, it wasn’t me. If I wanted to go back to Calvocity, I would have done so earlier when you suggested I rest. I’ve stayed here all this time just to be with you.”
Zachary was visibly moved for a moment, but Gwyneth snickered. “Of course, you don’t want to go back alone. You want to return to Calvocity with Zachary, just the two of you.”
She emphasized the words “two of your deliberately, then stepped forward with a gentle smile. “Now you can get what you wanted. Victor has given the order, Zachary can now accompany you back to Galvocity carly. Congratulations.”
Bella was at a complete loss. It wasn’t me. she stammered, her voice trembling with frustration.
Zachary was almost convinced. “Bella, I always thought you were just venting about missing the quiet life in Calvocity. But you actually called Grandpa 11 I go back now, what’s going to happen to the Lopez Group deal?”
Bella stammered, catching a glimpse of Gwyneth silently retreating into the shadows. Out of Zachary’s sight, Gwyneth gave her a smug smile. Bella’s pupils contracted in shock and she pointed directly at Gwyneth. “Zachary, it must be Gwyneth who did this, trying to frame me
“Bella.” Zachary said coldly! his voice heavy with disappointment. I can’t trust you anymore.”
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