Zella was forced to endure, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. Marcel seemed incredibly satisfied. When it was over, he pulled her into his arms, "I've heard from Mom that Nova is getting better?"
"Yes."
"Then let's try to give Nova a little brother or sister."
Zella suddenly remembered they hadn’t taken precautions!
"Marcel, I don't want to do that right now."
Zella struggled out of his arms, "You promised me that once Nova gets better, I can go back to work."
Marcel didn't like her defying him, nor did he like the idea of her working. His eyes darkened a bit as he spoke, "Zella, behave."
Zella pursed her lips; she knew he was getting annoyed.
She took a deep breath, and then slowly sat back on his lap, her voice softening, "Give me a bit more time."
Marcel surprisingly showed a bit more patience. His hand grazed through her hair, making a slow, affirmative hum.
"In a few days, there's the Salter family feast. You don't need to go."
He didn't think much of the old fogies in the Salter family.
Zella thought he was unwilling to take her out in public. Her fair face turned a bit pale and she stayed silent for a long time.
...
Isaac refused to sign the papers, turning away the lawyer Brittany had sent multiple times.
She had no choice but to consider filing for divorce.
The project she was developing with Wesley was on track, and Brittany found herself attending a few social events.
In the middle of yet another dinner, Brittany had a couple of drinks and was having a low conversation with her assistant.
“Have you heard? Isaac has become a recluse and nearly drank himself to death at home!”
Suddenly, someone at the table blurted out.
At the mention of Isaac's name, almost everyone's gaze fell on Brittany.
Weren't they once husband and wife?
Her assistant knew Mr. Adams had crossed a line and upset Brittany.
Brittany got into the car. Her assistant drove her back to the mansion.
Back home, Brittany opened Twitter. The Salter family scandal was still a hot topic.
She knew what the public opinion was and also knew that despite their surface respect, people were talking behind her back about her ruthlessness.
They weren’t wrong. She was indeed ruthless.
Before bed, Brittany got a call from Wesley. He said, “I’ve taken care of Mr. Adams.”
“Was it because he called you ruthless? Or was it because he insulted Zac?”
Wesley wanted to know what Brittany was really thinking.
“That’s my business.”
Brittany didn’t want to answer that question. She once truly loved Isaac, but then she truly hated him!
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