The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1064

Zara's mother let out a cold scoff.

She genuinely couldn't fathom why she had ever thought Preston was a decent guy in the past.

Looking at him now, he was completely oblivious. Even if this kid inherited the Dalton family business, he'd run it into the ground eventually.

Any man who could be so easily manipulated by a little actress like Zoe wasn't exactly a genius.

While her mother stayed silent, Zara simply watched the show with a smug grin.

Preston was burning with frustration, but Zara just lifted her chin defiantly. "I know exactly what you're trying to figure out, and for the record, we didn't lay a finger on her."

"As for why she was sobbing her eyes out? It's because she got brutally rejected by the man of her dreams."

"She is absolutely heartbroken!"

Preston's expression shifted drastically.

The man of her dreams? What was she talking about?

Zara's mother perked up, her curiosity piqued. "Wait, what happened? Isn't Preston supposed to be the man of Zoe's dreams?"

"Preston blew up your engagement just for her, and she doesn't even want him?"

That was simply too hilarious!

Zara's mother almost burst out laughing right then and there.

Hearing her mother's deliciously sarcastic tone, Zara grinned. "Mom, I told you, she made it clear forever ago that she isn't into Preston."

"She was just stringing him along until she found someone better."

"And now, she finally found her target."

"Unfortunately for her, the guy isn't interested. He's already got a girl he's crazy about."

Preston refused to believe a single word.

He was convinced this mother-daughter duo was just mocking him and throwing dirt on Zoe's name for fun.

In his eyes, Zoe was purely focused on bettering herself. She was a perfect angel, and these two were just malicious gossips trying to tear her down.

"Don't tell me you really don't know?"

Catching the look on Preston's face, Zara knew exactly what was going through his head.

He definitely thought they were just smearing Zoe's flawless reputation!

"Look, I know you think we're lying. If you don't believe me, go ask Zoe's friends, or ask the other guests who were standing nearby."

Was she really crying because someone else rejected her?

Preston wanted to go ask around, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

And he definitely didn't want to confront Zoe directly and pour salt on her fresh wounds.

In the end, he had no choice but to tuck his tail between his legs and walk away.

Whether Preston actually went and investigated, Zara didn't know or care.

Zara's mother was still mostly in the dark about the details.

Once Preston was out of earshot, Zara gave her mom the full rundown of what had happened.

"Wait, are you telling me your friend is Melissa's daughter?"

Her mother was visibly shocked.

She had assumed Melissa had passed away, which was why she had always accepted that she was her husband's lingering sweetheart.

She had even used Melissa's name as ammo during their arguments.

But if the woman was still alive, dragging her name into their marital spats felt completely inappropriate.