Chapter 429
When Zola and the bearded man arrived at the hotel, she was already aware that it was part of the Freguson family’s chain. Her instincts screamed at her to avoid the place, but the bearded man was insistent on checking out one of their themed rooms.
Clinging to the hope that they wouldn’t be recognized, Zola reluctantly agreed. As soon as they entered, the bearded man shoved her onto the bed and slapped her twice.
“The person you pointed out in the restaurant was Ms. Curtis from Freguson Group. Are you trying to make an enemy of her?” he sneered.
In his eyes, choosing Zola wasn’t about her surpassing Eileen in looks, but rather his recognition of Eileen’s powerful status, which made him cautious of crossing her.
A wave of dread washed over Zola. Had the bearded man informed Eileen? Or had he been sent by Eileen and Kian to trap her?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
Back at the villa, Eileen and Bryan were spending time with Gabriela in the living room when a loud knock echoed through the quiet house. The sudden noise startled Gabriela, making her crawl quickly toward Eileen.
Eileen immediately scooped her up, and Ruby, noticing the distress, rushed over to protect them. They all turned their attention to the door.
Bryan’s face grew serious as he stood and said, “Take Gabriela upstairs. I’ll check who it is.”
“Hurry,” Ruby urged, noticing Gabriela’s anxiety. She quickly guided Eileen toward the stairs.
“Mom, take Gabriela upstairs. I’ll stay to find out what’s going on.” Eileen suspected it might be Zola, especially since the scandal had just erupted online. Zola was sharp and would have quickly figured out Eileen’s involvement, especially since Eileen hadn’t tried to hide it.
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Once Ruby escorted Gabriela upstairs, Eileen moved toward the hallway. Bryan had already opened the door to reveal Zola, who had been in the midst of knocking. When she saw Bryan, her hand froze mid-air.
After a tense moment, Zola pulled her hand back, avoided Bryan’s gaze, and seemed ready to flee.
However, upon spotting Eileen, Zola’s composure quickly crumbled.
“It was you, wasn’t it? Why would you do this? Why!?” Zola demanded.
“Why would I do this?” Eileen shot back sharply. “Do you need me to remind you of your actions toward me?”
Zola, struggling to find the right words, vehemently denied the accusations. “I’ve done nothing to you. You’re just jealous because I manage Apex Group and because Bryan’s parents acknowledge my worth!”