Chapter 18
Zayne’s grip remained form, and he was unfazed by the threat. He coldly succeed, “Youran try
Sering Tohara at a disadvantage, Jilliana angrily grabbed Zayne’s arm. She shouted, ‘Let go of my daughter or r’il sur you for harassment!“
He glanced at the hund clutching his arm with desgast. He Hung bereft and said in aroldtone, “Ort your filthy hands off me.“”
Caught off guard, Jilliana lost her balance and fell to the ground, crying out in pain.
Sheila quickly helped her up and said with concem, “Mm: Zucker, are you okay? Did you lant yourself when you tell?!
she then tumed to Enrica, her voice protle yet chiding Seriously, Ms. Schubert? Isn’t this a bit much? noluna just said a few wonts, and you went off like this. You even shoved Mis Zacker to the pmund! She’s an elder, for crying out load!”
Zayne glanced at her indifferently, his deep valor laced with sarasan. “Theard you’re a university student. Yet you throur around accusations so easily. I’m the one who laid hands on that old bag What’s that got to do with my wife?
“That əlil lag migld be your elder, but she sure as hell isn’t mine. Just because she’s old doesn’t mean she getsa free pass to number mouth. Do you think I’m just poling to sit here and take her shin?
His words camed immense pressure, and Sheila’s eyes instantly welled up with tears. “I wasn’t targeting Ms. Schubert. I just feel bad for Mrs. Zocker.
But at this moment, with both sides on the brink of conflict, even Miguel didn’t so much as glance at her wounded expression. Sheila bit her lip and fell silent.
Zayne casually tossed Bohanatoward Miguel, histone indifferent. “Tigure out where you stand. Ex–husband. Ex–sister–in–law Ex–mother–in–law. Do you understand what ‘ex‘ means? Stayaway from my wife and me in the future. Neither Enrica nar I want to see any of you.”
Miguel steadied Rohana. His anger boiled over after being repeatedly humiliated by Ziytte. His Layer’s grip was the only thing stopping him, a constant reminder that this wasn’t the place to lose control, Otherwise, he would have thrown a punch long ag9.
“Mr. Fulcher,” Miguel called out while suppressing his anger, his gaze icy as he looked over. “Do you think marrying my ex–wife gives you a say in how the Zuckers do things Don’t forget, the woman you terasure is nothing mote that assed–up toy tossed aside!”
Ennica froze, her eyes widening in disbelied as she stared at Miguel. She couldn’t believe that such vile woods had come from the man she had once loved deeply.
From Miguel’s infidelity to their divorce, she had suffered, but she had never truly resented him.
Two years ago, he was still gentle and warm. In herdarkest, most painful moments, he had reached out to her like a savior.
She had always cherished that kindness. Even after their relationship fell apart, sur had wished him happiness. If they couldn’t be friends, she would quietly star
She used to believe that Miguel’s feelings for her had been real. Even though they didn’t last, she thought that they had at least meant something. But at that moment, she suddenly understood how he truly saw her
What did he take better? A woman to be used and tossed aside?
Her heart ached so much it felt hard to breathe. Her lips trembled as she took deep breaths, forcing back the tears that welled up in her eyes. He didn’t deserve her tears–manlike him wasn’t worthy
Yet the overwhelming grief and sorrow wrapped around her like barbed wire, digging into her tesh. Her body trembled slightly
Miguel noticed the unmistakable hurt on Enrica’s face, and for a moment, he felt a pang of regret. He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but then swallowed his words.
Those two years with her were just a means to an end, he had never loved her. Besides, she had cheated on him during their marriage as well. Why should he feel sorry for her?
He loved Sterila. Compared to her, Enrica was nothing.
Like a victorious general, be stood tall and proud, looking down at Zayne with arrogance.
He was certalo Zayne wouldn’t dare to start a fight in front of the courthouse. He wanted to see how he could still act arrogant now
Aused woman Funny how someone still saw bet as a treasur
Zayne was just an insurance salesman, so his worldview didn’t extend beyond his trade. With Encica, he was the perfect match for me in terms of mediocrity. Like a dented por with a chipped lid, they were flawed yet rating.
The disdain and contempt in his eyes were unmistakable Zayne could see the fillin Miguel’s thoughts instantly.
Zapne reached out and rested his hand on Enrica’s shoulder, Beneath his touch, he could feel her tambling. His eyes grew colder, but his voice remained gentle.”
She was forced to step back as he slowly removed his suit jacket and handed it to her. He then unbuttoned his shirt and rolled up his sleeves..
Hetheart släpped a beat as she suddenly realized what he intended to do. She quickly reached out to stop him. “Don’t-
Zane’s fist umashed into Miguel’s face with brutal force!
Shribought she heard a faini rrackas Miguel clutched his nose, howling in pain. Blood seeped though his fingers. He couldn’t even manage to right back!
fiolaru serrasard, glaring Bercely at Zappie. “How dare you fut him! We’re right outside the courthouse! Do you think you’re above the law?”
Zene ignored her calmly, be buttoned up his shirt, took his jacket back from Erica, and put it on. Only then did he look at the disheveled Miguel
“only the loncest kind of man treats a woman’s body like a trophy. If you ever truly loved her, you wouldn’t have had the heart to degrade her like this. Enrica divancing you was probably the smartest decisions she ever made.
sippessed fury bumming In Zayne’s eyes- fire so intense it could consume
His voice was steady, almost emotionless. But when Miguel glanced up, he saw the everything in its path. The intensity of it sent an involuntary slusidder through Miguel.
Without another glance, Zayne took Enrica’s haul and tumed to leave
Miguel’s lead attorney, Patrick Munnay, was an expert incivil disputes with an unbeaten recoril in Evernorth. He had warned Miguel earlier not to resort to violence.
From the moment the fight began, he had recorded the entire incident on his phone.
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