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Miriam turned back to glance at Tyrone and Zera, her face cold. “No need, Mrs. Winter,” she said flatly.
The older couple crossed the street without another word.
Raine spun around, anger burning in her eyes when she saw Zera standing next to Tyrone. “Mom! Tyrone’s with that woman–right in front of Aclla’s family!” she shouted.
Zera spotted Virginia and instinctively stepped back. “Mrs. Winter.”
Virginia didn’t hesitate. Her hand whipped out and landed a loud slap across Zera’s face.
Zera screamed and threw herself into Tyrone’s arms for protection.
Tyrone moved in front of her, shielding her. “Mom, what are you doing?”
Virginia glared at him, disappointment clouding her eyes. “Teaching her how to behave.”
Raine lunged forward and tried to grab Zera. “You little tramp, what are you hiding for?”
Tyrone caught Raine’s wrist and pushed her aside.
Raine stomped her foot, nearly in tears. “You betrayed Aella for this woman, and now you’re pushing me away because of her too. What kind of spell did she put on you?”
Tyrone’s face turned stormy. “Raine, stop making a scene.”
Virginia pulled Raine back and gave Tyrone a sharp look. “I want to see if you’d really turn your back on your own mother for this woman.”
Tyrone reached out, ready to protect Zera again, but Raine blocked him.
Virginia said nothing more. She just kept slapping.
The sound of her hand striking Zera’s face rang out again and again, drawing a crowd of onlookers.
Virginia had always been gentle and well–mannered. Even when Ralph cheated, she never lowered herself to hit the other woman.
But today, she wasn’t holding back.
Zera was completely helpless in front of her. She couldn’t even get a word out.
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Chapter 92 The Slap
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With Tyrone and the crowd watching, she didn’t dare fight back or curse. She only dodged and begged for mercy.
Finally, Virginia grew tired and let go.
Zera collapsed onto the pavement, trembling all over, clutching her head as she burst into
tears.
Virginia pointed at Tyrone. “Do you even know? Six years ago, this woman took a 60–million- dollar check from your grandpa, dumped you, and fled overseas the very same night!“”
Tyrone froze, his pupils contracting in shock.
He stared at Zera, disbelief written all over his face.
Seeing his reaction, Virginia immediately understood.
Her eyes flickered nervously. “After Mr. Edwin forced me to leave, I was robbed on the was like they knew I had the check. They found it and just took it.”
way. It
Her words came out fast, desperate. “If I really had 60 million dollars, would I be living like this -so poor I couldn’t even afford treatment, having to come back and beg you for help?”
Tears streamed down her face. “Tyrone, I was young and stupid. I didn’t even think to keep any proof. I was terrified. It was my fault. I was too naive.”
Tyrone finally spoke. His voice was calm but distant. “Stop crying. I’ll have the driver take you home.”
He opened the door, stepped out, and closed it behind him.
Zera started to step out and explain, but Tyrone shut the door without hesitation.
Her hand stayed on the handle, fingers tightening as she froze in place.
After Virginia’s outburst, Tyrone would definitely start doubting her.
But Zera wasn’t afraid. She had planned for this.
The more he suspected her, the more he would investigate.
And the deeper he looked, the more guilty—and protective—he would feel toward her.
Standing by the roadside, Tyrone watched his black car pull away. He took out his phone and made a call. “Noel, look into Zera’s life overseas for the past six years. I want every detail.”
That night, Tyrone received a call from Edwin and requested him to visit the Winter Estate.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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