Way Back Into Love (Essie) novel Chapter 140

Clutching her hands tightly, Zac said with an evil smile, "The battle is between men."

"If you weren't the successor of your family's wealth, Elizabeth wouldn't have been making these great efforts to make her daughter marry you. She is counting on you to help her son take the family over," Essie said casually, while feeding him a cherry. Her manner was so nonchalant that it looked like they were just talking about an insignificant game.

Zac gently rubbed her nose.

She was no more in a daze and was talking smartly. She could see right through Elizabeth's intentions.

"That's why I asked you not to get too close to Alice. The fight between them has nothing to do with us. Let's just be the audience and watch the show quietly."

"Then as the governor of the company in the future, which one is better for you and your family, Vinton or Alice?" Zac asked with a smile. Essie's bright eyes were misty. Like all businessmen, he too sought profit. Although the two families had collaborated on many projects, Essie believed that the ice guy would eventually favor the side which was more advantageous to the family.

He knew that his wife cared about the profits, and she was very clear about the core problems.

Hengyuan was divided into two factions secretly. One stood on Vinton's side, and another supported Alice. Although Alice was a woman, she had Holy by her side. Baron's intention was clear from the moment he had appointed Alice as the deputy CEO. He wanted to hand over the group to Alice and Holy.

Vinton was now in a weak position, so he and Elizabeth had to seek an ally, hence he had turned to look for support from Zac by marrying his sister into his family.

When she saw how silent Zac was, Essie pinched him gently on his arm. "I think in your heart you know it's better if Vinton took the position." After all, Elizabeth was Mary's best friend and Valery was pregnant with Zac's baby. So they were relatives, in a way. As for Alice and Holy, they had nothing to do with them.

Zac flicked her forehead. "Why do you care more about the affairs of Alice's family than about my family?"

"I'm doing it for you. I know them better and that makes it easy for us to win this game. Besides, as the crown prince of your family, you don't have to compete with anyone at all."

Zac laughed, shaking his head. He propped his hands against the back of his head and leaned against the sofa. They did have power struggle in his family. But his grandparents were still in charge, and his father, the foxy boss, was also good at using the power. Therefore, they were able to maintain the quiet atmosphere on the surface.

"Honey, it's not easy for you to get some rest. You should cherish it," he said implicitly.

Essie sat up, finished the last cherry on the plate and smacked her lips with satisfaction. "Why don't you tell me some gossip about your family? Like that haunted yard! Is there a real ghost?"

He pinched her chin gently. "I can tell you anything you want to know. All this talk about the ghost yard are just rumors. Don't mention it to anyone..."

"Oh, I won't mention it again." She was well aware of what she should and shouldn't do under the table.

While the two continued to snuggle in each other's arms, a storm was brewing on the other side of Dragon City.

Rebuked by Baron and Mrs. Vicki, Elizabeth flew into a rage. She hadn't expected Alice to stab her in the back again.

Valery's emotions had overwhelmed her. She burst into tears. "Zac wanted to marry me! He was just deceived by that bitch Essie! You have no idea how vicious she is! She is so shameless she has no limits. She pushed me down and almost caused my miscarriage. She has caused so much trouble between me and Zac. What's more, she got Sage admitted in the hospital as well! You need to help me! How else can I live on?" Lying was her expertise.

"They have registered their marriage. You can't do anything about it. You are not going to make a fool of yourself in the future," Baron continued with a gloomy face.

Elizabeth interrupted him. "What a shame! It's Zac who abandoned Valery and then refused to take his responsibility. Valery has never been wronged like this! It is not just her who has been bullied today! Her family has been insulted equally. Are you really just going to stand by and watch?"

Baron sneered and responded, "It's none of my business. Isn't Mary your best friend? Zac is her son. Go ask for her help."

Elizabeth twisted her lips and said, "Mary has long regarded Valery as her daughter-in-law. She doesn't like Essie and has promised that she will persuade Zac to divorce that woman and marry Valery!"

Vicki frowned. "How? How can she persuade him? If that woman is also pregnant, it would be even more difficult for them to get divorced. If he had to get rid of her, he should've done it before planting a baby in her belly. It's their lookout now. We need a clear answer," Vicki said.

"Marriage is not a deal. If he doesn't want to marry you, how can you force him? Even if you end up marrying, you will have a miserable life together. The daughters of our family don't have to worry about finding a suitable man. Why are you after Zac? You don't need to do anything at all! After Valery gives birth to the baby, she can pick a much better man!" said Baron.

"No, I won't marry anyone other than Zac. We were engaged, and his grandfather betrothed us to each other. Only I can be his wife! If he dares to deny me, I will give my life in front of him!"

A gust of fury rose from the bottom of Baron's heart, spreading in his entire body. If she hadn't been pregnant, he would have slapped her right across her face. "Engagement? You say you are engaged to Zac? It is your sister Cathy who was betrothed to him! After your sister left, they didn't a mention a word about it! It is your mother and Mary do it in private and it couldn't be counted without the approval of Zac's grandfather! From now on, you can do whatever you like, just keep away from my family. I can't afford to lose the reputation I have worked to build my entire life!" He couldn't contain the anger anymore. He grabbed the cup that was kept on the tea table and smashed it onto the ground. The delicate china smashed into tens of pieces.

Elizabeth and Valery trembled with fear, stepping back.