Ex-Husband Got Crazy When I Disappear

Chapter 70 Richards expression was somewhat guilty .

Mr.

Parker asked me to look after Ms.

Charlotte .

1 felt a slight shill in my expression , but I wasnt really surprised .

Joanna was someone Hayden held dear , so of course , he would be extra cautious around her .

Lidia , already smug , now wore an even more arrogant , self satisfied gru Mr.

Parker really dotes on you , Joanna .

Youve barely stepped out , and hes already worried .

Yvonne , you should just steps aside and leave Mr.

Parker to make room for Joanna .

I gave a cold smile .

If youre so capable , why do you need me to step asidet By the way , with that kind of talk , are you admitting shes the mistress , waiting for her turn to move up as sharp , cruel features twisted even more in fury as she gritted her teeth and spat .

Everyone in the company knows Mr.

Parkers heart belongs to Joann I were you , I would have stayed hidden at home by now , too embarrassed to show my face I raised an eyebrow , thinking to myself , Why would I hide at home just because Haydens having an affair ? What a joke .

Before I could speak , Richard , who usually kept to himself , suddenly spoke up .

Lidia , Mrs.

Parker is still Mr.

Parkers wife , He didnt say anything harsh , but that simple reminder was enough , Lidia immediately fell silent .

After all , she worked for the Parker Group , and Richard had been Haydens secretary for many years .

If Richard decided to badmouth her even a little .

Lidia would be in serious trouble .

When it came to picking on someone , Lidia knew better than to take on someone like Richard with such a powerful background .

Joanna shot Richard a glance , her expression darkening She didnt say anything but simply tugged at Lidias sleeve I was genuinely surprised that Richard had spoken up for ine Everyone knew that Joanna was Haydens beloved one .

I instinctively thought Richard would be trying to curry favor with her .

But after Richards words , the atmosphere grew tense and quiet .

It wasnt until a man in a slightly overstuffed suit walked over that Lila suddenly snapped out of it .

She quickly tugged at Joannas sleeve and whispered something to her , and the two followed the man in the store .

Seeing this , Richard bent slightly and nodded at me before following them in I couldnt help but glance at the man in the suit , wondering who he was Anyone who could make both Lidia and Joanna act so nervously couldnt possibly be an insignificant person While I was still puzzling over this , Zachary suddenly appeared in front of me .

That mans name is Harrison Robinson .

Hes the new tenant for these stores , Zachary said randomly I narrowed my eyes at him .

Why are you telling me this ? Dont you want me to lose ? Winning or losing is one thing , but Joanna definitely knows all of this .

You should know it too .

Thats the only way the game is fair , Zachary said with a mysterious smile .

For some reason , I always felt that Zachary was a bit devious and not someone to be trusted .

He was the one who had stirred up this whole gambling situation , so nothing he did was worth thanking him for .

It wasnt surprising that Joanna knew about these things .

Lidia worked in the marketing department , so she must know a lot .

And since she was close to Joanna , of course , she would pass the information along .

1/3 Chapter 70 As for me .

The people in the marketing department were clearly hiding something from me .

Solving the issue with the store wouldnt be easy Is that so ? Mr.

Swanson , what else do you know ? I asked , hoping to learn more .

No matter what , the more I knew , the better my chances would be .

Zachary raised an eyebrow , assuming a more authoritative posture , Are we just going to stand here and talk ? I spotted a coffee shop across the street and suggested .

How about a coffee ? Zachary didnt decline , and he didnt look all that pleased 1 ordered two cups of coffee and picked up our previous conversation .

Mr.

Swanson , what else do you know ? Zachary lifted his coffee cup with one hand , took a small sip , and then looked up at me with a half smile .

I can tell you what I know , but whats in it for me ? I had expected Zachary wouldnt just give me the information freely .

He paused for a moment , then absentmindedly stroked his little goatee and grinned .

If you win , Ill have no date .

But if you lose , that 2 % stake will be out of reach … ..

His words carried a hint of something deeper , I smiled .

You want me to sell that 2 % stake to you ? Zachary had always had his eye on the Parker Group The quickest way to gain control of a company was by holding more shares .

The largest shareholder had the most power .

You are so smart Zachary snapped his fingers , clearly amused .

I had known this was his goal all along .

Holding a tramp card gave me confidence .

Well then , Mr.

Swanson , youd better help me win , I said , smiling as I looked at him , my gaze showing a determination to succeed .

If I get involved , it might ..

Zachary hesitated .

I cut him off .

The rules say Hayden cant help , but it doesnt say anything about other people helping Zachary raised his eyebrows even higher , and I could almost see the sparks of curiosity and interest in his gaze .

People are saying Haydens wife is useless , but I dont think youre what they say you are .

Zachary commented , his lips curling into a subtle smile .

Seeing isnt always believing .

I replied with a relaxed smile , not feeling the need to explain further .

Zachary nodded in agreement and then added .

Til help you , no problem But if you win , that 2 % stake … will you really sell it to me ? Mr.

Swanson , that depends on what youre willing to offer , I answered , my words carefully neutral .

I neither agreed nor rejected , leaving a window of opportunity for him .

As long as he was willing to pay , there was a chance .

Zacharys expression darkened immediately , his eyes becoming as deep and mysterious as the night .

After a long pause , he suddenly burst into laughter .

He began .

Haydens judgment really isnt all that great .

He lets go of a gem right next to him and goes for some unremarkable woman .

Yvonne … Im starting to find you more and more interesting .

I listened calmly , with not a hint of emotion in my eyes .

His approval didnt matter to me in the slightest .

So , does that mean youre agreeing to help me ? I steered the conversation back on track .

Jadio Check m Chapter 70 Zachary smiled .

Looking forward to working with you .

Six dollars for a cup of coffee and an opportunity ! Totally worth it , I wondered After we left the coffee shop , Zachary led me to the entrance .

I thought he was going to take me to meet Harrison , but looking around , there wasnt a soul in sight .

I couldnt help but feel a little anxious.

Why did you bring me here ? Youll find out soon enough , Zachary replied cryptically , as though everything was under his control .

I eyed him suspiciously , unsure of what he was really up to , We waited for about ten minutes , and by now , my patience was wearing thin .

What exactly are you trying to do Here , hes coming .

Zachary said , crossing his arms and nodding toward a direction I followed his gaze , expecting to see some important figure , but instead , I saw an elderly Janitor sweeping the floor .

For a moment , I thought I might have been played .

Zachary , I dont have time for games My tone was cold .

Zachary wasnt offended .

In fact , he kept watching the old man .

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