Way Back Into Love (Essie) novel Chapter 130

Essie coughed delicately and changed the topic. "Ivy, what do you think of the suit I made this time?"

"It looks amazing! I think yours is more beautiful than Sunny's, but I know the judges from Bella would side with Sunny without my Hanson there. I know they can only recommend even though people are their relatives, but it's obvious that your suit should win. My Hanson would have been the most fair judge there." Ivy completely disregarded her brother's cold glare as she talked about Hanson.

Without a word, Essie self-consciously lowered her head to drink tea. She didn't want to be caught in the crossfire.

Ice guy is extremely possessive. Even though Essie was his wife in name only, she was a subject of his own kingdom, and no one could steal what was his.

Of course, Ivy was clueless about what was going on among them. She moved closer to Essie and said with a flattering smile, "Essie, aren't you Hanson's junior in school? Do you have his personal QQ account and phone number?"

As Essie choked on a mouthful of tea, mind scrabbling to phrase a proper response, Zac said coldly, "My wife and Hanson are mere acquaintances, and they haven't seen each other for a long time. Why would she have his contact information?"

"Really?" Ivy sighed, disappointed. "Then, do you know any of his friends or anyone who may have his phone number? I want to call him so I could hear his voice." She sighed again, this time with a dreamy expression on her face. "His voice is just so alluring. I feel like I'm already in love with him."

Essie, who had just taken another sip, suddenly spat her mouthful of tea out. Luckily, she was able to prevent the liquid from spraying out and dousing anyone by clamping a hand over her mouth.

Swatting Ivy at the back of her head, Zac said in a warning voice, "Hey, you kids fall in love with just about everyone. You see someone halfway good-looking on TV and then you fall for them. Be careful; the world is full of scumbags who take advantage of gullible kids like you."

"Why are you so angry?" Ivy gingerly rubbed her smarting head and glared at her brother. "So I fell in love with him at the first sight. What's wrong with that? I know you and Essie got married after meeting for such a short time. Didn't you fall in love at first sight yourself?"

The words were like adding fuel to the fire.

A wave of envy surged in Zac's heart. He knew very well that it was Hanson whom Essie fell in love with at first sight, not him. Essie had always been in love with Hanson and still was, no matter how hard Zac tried to make her look his way. If she had met him five years ago instead of Hanson, would she have fallen in love with him at first sight?

As for himself, he had never been in love and did not know what it was like to love someone. When he first met Essie, he couldn't explain what he felt for her. For sure, that feeling was unlike anything he had felt toward other women he had met before. That feeling drove him to accompany her to drink and have fun.

He didn't know whether he loved her or not, but he knew that she held a very important place in his heart, more than anyone, including himself. He longed for her and to be in her heart, feeling like he would own the whole world as long as he was with her. Unless he could figure out what emotion it was, he could not make a promise to her. Thus, he could only stay silent, like now.

Essie's heart sank slightly. Every single time that this topic was mentioned, she felt morose without knowing why. If he didn't love her, why did he always tease her? Did he really think of her as a toy? Ah, right. She was nothing but a weapon used to help him deal with Valery.

He was no longer the simple, innocent, and poor person that she met. He was a big shot in the business circle, and he knew what he wanted. People like him were not trustworthy or reliable, that is, not friendship material.

"We married when conditions were ripe," she replied, her words loaded with meaning.

Giving Essie a side glance, Valery pursed her lips and said, "I fell in love with Zac the moment I saw him, when I first came to this house and met him. I secretly vowed that I would marry him. If he didn't want to marry me, then I would rather be alone for the rest of my life." It sounded like a vow or a threat.

"Really? Valery, a daughter in your family has already sworn off marriage. If you follow in her footsteps, Uncle Baron will get furious." Obviously, Daisy was implying something else. Her cousin had a crush on Essie, but obviously wouldn't marry Valery. Wasn't she going to be single forever?

"Do you think any man would dare marry someone as horrible as Alice? She only said that she will not get married because she cannot get married. I'm not like her." Valery seethed, 'All of these years, Alice had stirred up trouble for my mother, and she even dared introduce other women to my father. If it hadn't been for her, I wouldn't have another brother, Holy.'

Hearing the barb directed at her sister, Essie heatedly replied, "Alice is charming and more beautiful than the ancient beauties. She is a rare gem that any man would be lucky to have. If she decides to marry a man, men from all over the world will be lining up for the chance."

Zac coughed and whispered in her ear, "Babe, not me."

"Who said I was talking about you? You're not even human," she retorted sourly.

Zac quirked up an eyebrow sardonically and asked, "Then what am I?"

Essie's thick eyelashes fluttered flirtatiously, but a cunning expression was on her face. "Have you seen yourself? You look just like a fairy, so you're probably one. Hence, you're not a mortal. I don't know... maybe you're an alien from Mars?"

A smile crept on his face. "Honey, fans call you Fairy Sister. That means you're not a mortal, either. Maybe we came from the same planet."

Essie momentarily froze, her eyes shooting daggers at Zac.

'Damn it, ice guy, do you really have to be mean to me at every turn? You can't even let me win this argument?'