Chapter 365 Do Not Agree
Chapter 365 Do Not Agree
Howard was arrested and brought to justice in the early morning.
Upon learning of the situation, Felipe Winfrey and Tatiana rushed to Jacaster overnight. It didn’t take them long to realize that their son had been used by Summer
They looked down on Jasmine, a woman who worked as a bargirl, and they had an even lower regard for Summer.
Despite their son being utterly captivated by Summer, no amount of persuasion could convince Howard to betray her. He stubbornly insisted that he simply wanted to teach Lenora a lesson.
The Winfrey family was also a prominent clan in Jeahron. Normally, any trouble caused by their offspring could be easily suppressed.
However, this time, the trouble Howard stirred up was far from simple.
The incident took place in Jacaster, where they should not thread on someone else’s toes. The reach of the Winfrey family wasn’t that extensive.
In addition, there was intervention from the mayor. The Jacaster police refused to back down, and Zachary also remained unyieldingly firm.
At that time, the matter was still being kept under wraps. If it were to leak out and stir up even more public opinion, Howard would have no good outcome.
Felipe and Tatiana were deeply frustrated and disappointed in their son for not living up to his potential This caused them a great deal of stress and exhaustion.
Zachary only found out about this the next day.
He immediately rushed to Lenora’s house, where Lenora was resting.
After the effects of the medicine wore off, Lenora was as pale as a sheet. She was exhausted, lacking the strength to do anything, and had no interest in anything.
She knew that this was merely a side effect. Once she weathered this period, everything would be fine again.
Zachary watched her with a heart full of ache, his large hand slowly tightening.
Lenora was feeling listless, much like a delicate flower under the scorching sun, wilted and drained of vitality.
Zachary took a seat by the bed, his gaze briefly flicking over the fruit platter on the table.
Within a couple of minutes, Lenora heard a rustling sound.
She opened one eye and saw Zachary peeling an apple.
The strip of apple peel lay on the table, unbroken and long.
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Lenora’s gaze fell upon his fingers. They were fair and long, holding a peeler with a graceful bend. His knuckles were clearly defined, and his nails were neatly trimmed and rounded, exhibiting a faint pink hue.
Upon envisioning certain scenes, Lenora buried her face into the blanket.
After peeling the apple, Zachary proceeded to cut it into pieces, arranging them neatly on a fruit plate and sticking toothpicks into each piece.
“Eat?” He speared a piece and held it out in front of Lenora.
Lenora poked her head out from under the blanket, took a glance at him, and then gobbled it up in one bite.
Zachary chuckled, then picked up another piece and passed it over.
A few moments later, glancing at the apple slices in front of him, Lenora turned her head away and rubbed her tummy. “I’m not eating anymore.”
Zachary put the apple on the table.
Lenora heard a sound again. She turned her head to see Zachary peeling an orange.
She shifted her gaze, her eyes landing on Zachary’s profile.
His eyebrows were full and prominent, his nose bridge stood tall and straight, his lips tightly pursed, and his jaw was clenched. The angle of his jawline was clearly defined. Every feature was nothing short of perfection.
No matter how much one looked at his face, it exuded a stunningly timeless beauty.
At that moment, the owner of that face was peeling an orange for her.
He didn’t use a knife. Instead, he used his hand. His fingers were stained with the yellow juice squeezed from the orange peel, yet his expression remained unchanged. It was as if he was no longer the Zachary who used to be obsessed with cleanliness.
Lenora had never experienced such treatment before.
Even during times when their marital relationship was harmonious, Zachary seldom did much for her.
Perhaps it could be said that the so–called harmony was nothing more than a one–sided effort. She devotedly cared for him, maintaining their marriage with wholehearted enthusiasm. On the other hand, he merely accepted her efforts, treating her courteously.
“Open your mouth.”
Zachary carefully picked up a slice of orange, meticulously removing all the white pith until it was perfectly clean. He then brought it to Lenora’s lips.
Seeing her lost in thought, unsure of what she was mulling over, Zachary directly pressed the orange against her lips.
Returning to her senses, Lenora opened her mouth and ate the orange.
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The juicy orange burst in her mouth, and she closed her eyes in satisfaction. “I want more
Another slice of orange was brought up to the lips.
Lenora opened her mouth and bit down.
Her expression was akin to that of Cotton, who had just finished its cat treats, adorable and petulant. It was irresistibly inviting, making one yearn to pick her up and shower her with affectionate caresses.
Just like Cotton, she, too, unknowingly, had grown accustomed to him taking care of her.
During the period just after their divorce, all she did was push him away. Who would have thought that she would reveal her softer side to him today?
Their relationship had already surpassed that of ordinary friends. All he was lacking was an official title
Zachary’s lips curled up slightly as he handed over another orange slice. He said, “I predict Howard’s parents will seek you out. They’ll likely offer you a deal in hopes that you’ll forgive Howard, aiming for a lighter sentence.”
When it came to the matter of drugs, the police department had already filed it as a criminal case. It wasn’t something that could be settled privately. The Winfrey family would undoubtedly seek probation while figuring out their next move.
Lenora hesitated for a moment. “If I refuse, will they give me a hard time?”
“Perhaps they will, but I’ll be here,” he reassured.
Upon hearing Zachary’s words, Lenora glanced at him. “You don’t need to help me. I’ll figure things our on my own.”
If it comes to it, I can always take a step back.
Having made up her mind to leave, she didn’t want Zachary to stand up for her.
Whether it was her reluctance to accept his feelings or her desire to prevent him from confronting the Winfrey family, everything was in the past.
Zachary’s eyes darkened as he cast a solemn glance at Lenora, falling silent as his gaze lowered.
He had noticed early on that Lenora was unwilling to accept his help, keeping him at a distance.
Of course, she would still express her gratitude as usual for those that he had already helped.
Therefore, he shouldn’t have explicitly stated his assistance. She would have no choice but to accept after he had helped her.
Zachary glanced up, his gaze sweeping across the room. Spotting something, he quickly got up and walked over, swiftly stowing the item in his pocket. Casually, he picked up a banana. “Want to eat?”
Lenora patted her tummy. “I’ll eat half of it.”
Zachary settled down by the bed, leisurely peeling the skin off a banana.
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As Zachary had predicted, the Winfrey family indeed sought out Lenora and Sophia, bringing along with them generous gifts.
During the negotiation, they also put forth conditions that were quite enticing.
However, Lenora and Sophia remained unmoved.
These prominent families were known for their fickle natures. They were always fond of offering courtesy before resorting to force.
With a cold chuckle, Felipe abruptly turned hostile. “Since both of you are so out of touch with reality. I won’t hold back any longer!”
As he spoke, he pulled out his mobile phone from his pocket. He turned the screen toward Lenora and Sophia, playing a video for them.
The expressions of Lenora and Sophia simultaneously changed.
Lenora glared resentfully at Felipe, grinding her teeth. “You people are truly despicable!”
In the video, Fiona was shown in a distressing state, bound to a pillar. A rag was stuffed in her mouth, her hair was disheveled, and fear was evident on her face. She was trembling uncontrollably.
Felipe let out a chuckle, his expression filled with profound significance and a confident smile. “All is fair in war. I’ll give you a few more minutes to think it over. If you still refuse, well, who knows what might happen to your friend?”
Jeahron was teeming with influential elites, and to have a foothold there was no small feat. Felipe was not to be underestimated in his tactics. Naturally, the two young ladies couldn’t possibly be a match for such an old fox.
When Felipe arrived in Jacaster, he had thoroughly researched the backgrounds of Lenora and Sophia. He decided to approach the situation through their mutual friend, Fiona.
Lenora’s fist clenched tightly. Her brows furrowed deep in a mix of resentment and helplessness. Her heart felt heavy, as if she was holding her breath, a large lump of it lodged in her chest with nowhere to vent.
She knew they had to make amends today, whether they wanted to or not. She felt a sense of helplessness deep within.
Sophia’s face turned beet red with anger. She retorted, “Just as I thought, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. There’s not a single decent person in your entire family!”
