The True Lady Strikes Back novel (Cecilia and Christopher) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 

Listening to Cecilia’s words that seemed like an inquiry but was actually an order, Zachary could tell she was suspicious of him. 

It made sense, though. After all, he had done everything in an obvious way. It was a shame to her intelligence if she did not doubt it. 

Since he did all that to see Cecilia, he immediately agreed, “Sure, I just happen to not have any plans for my dinner yet. 

Cecilia listened to Zachary’s insouciant tone and said in a deep voice, “Come to the Shaw Residence for dinner and reminisce about the past then.” 

“Do you mean reminisce about the past of my leg being broken by you?” 

“It’s up to you whether to come or not.” 

After saying that, Cecilia hung up the phone. 

She made the call mainly to test Zachary and see if he was deliberately approaching her. 

If he was, he would definitely show up that evening. 

She went to the kitchen, took out the food from the fridge, and prepared for dinner. 

Hearing the noise, Bruce quickly rushed into the kitchen and said, “Ms. Yancey, you just came back. Why are you so busy in the kitchen? Go and have a rest. Let the housekeepers prepare dinner.” 

Cecilia stood by the sink and washed the vegetables as she spoke. “I’m not tired, Bruce. I want to cook for Grandma Elaine. Also, we will have a 

guest tonight.” 

“Guest? Who?” 

The Shaw family served in the army for generations and held important positions. Although they had a high status, they rarely interacted with others. 

Furthermore, not everyone could enter the Shaw residence. 

Before Cecilia could answer, Bruce came to his senses and asked again, “Ms. Yancey, is Zachary coming?” 

“Yes.” 

“Let me help you then, Ms. Yancey.” 

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As soon as they prepared the ingredients for dinner, Elaine appeared. 

She became much more energetic after taking a nap. 

Seeing Cecilia and Bruce busy cooking in the kitchen, she bellowed, “Ceci, your arm is hurt. Stop exhausting yourself and come out now.” 

Cecilia moved her arm freely and said with a smile, “Grandma Elaine, I’m fine. it’s just a superficial wound. I want to make a meal for you.” 

“Wait until you recover. I’m not in a hurry to eat your meal.” 

Elaine went forward and dragged Cecilia. 

Cecilia dodged her hand. “Not only for you, Grandma Elaine, but also for an old friend.” 

“Don’t you try to fool me. You have no friends in Acocester.” 

“Is Zachary my friend?” 

Elaine’s hand froze in the air when she heard that. “Did you invite Zachary over for dinner? Did he agree?” 

“I invited him, but he didn’t respond. He should be coming. After all, he’s afraid that I will break his leg again.” 

Speaking of that, Elaine reminded in a deep voice, “Ceci, don’t joke about it. You went too far back then.” 

She had defended Cecilia at that time because the latter had just come to the Shaw residence and felt isolated and insecure. 

Cecilia stopped smiling. “Grandma Elaine, I know I was too extreme at that time. That’s why I invited Zachary over to make amends. Leave the dinner to me and go out with Bruce.” 

After saying that, she pushed Elaine and Bruce out of the kitchen. 

Looking at the closed kitchen door, Elaine said helplessly, “This child is as temperament*l as ever.” 

Bruce took off his apron and helped Elaine to sit on the couch. 

“Mrs. Shaw, there was a reason behind Ms. Yancey breaking Zachary’s leg. Please don’t blame her.” 

Back then, Zachary was too rebellious, making him a bad boy for everyone to hate. 

Bruce was often angered by Zachary. He wanted to teach the latter a lesson on numerous occasions but held back. 

Elaine spoke with a solemn expression. “I know it’s not Ceci’s fault. She 

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had been trained as a killer since childhood and didn’t hold herself back. However, she should apologize for what she had done.” 

Although she doted on Cecilia, she was strict with her when it came to dealing with others. 

“Yes, I agree with you, Mrs. Shaw.” 

“By the way, I remember that Zachary likes the stewed pork from that time–honored restaurant. Please ask someone to buy it.” 

“Yes, Mrs. Shaw.” 

After Bruce left, Elaine sat upright on the couch and thought of Charlie. 

Because Zachary and Charlie were about the same age, they were good playmates when they were children. 

Meanwhile, Zachary was changing clothes in his hotel room. 

His shapely figure was wrapped in a decent suit. Anyone could tell it was a successful person from the back. 

Nonetheless, there was a face with extensive scald burns in the mirror. The uneven skin was covered with scarlet scars. Anyone who saw it would feel physically uncomfortable. 

Even if he had been facing that ugly face for 23 years, he was still not used to it. 

However, his plan had not been completed yet. There was no way he could change that face. 

After packing up, Zachary took the gifts he had bought earlier and set off for the Shaw residence. 

As soon as he reached the door, his phone rang. 

He had expected that. After all, he was being monitored in an all–around 

way. 

He put down the gifts and fished out his phone from his pocket to answer it. “What’s the matter?” 

A voice speaking broken Clusian rang out from the other end of the line. “Mr. Shaw, you can’t go to the Shaw residence.” 

The Shaw residence was not a place where the organization could intrude, and things could easily go wrong. 

After all, their new leader came from the Shaw family. 

The person who answered the call was not Zachary but Charlie. 

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Since he became the organization’s leader four years ago, he had been using the identity of “Zachary” for his missions. 

Charlie met Zachary five years ago.