The Runaway Groom
Chapter 441

Chapter 441

Zachary was stunned. "You lost your job?"

Lulu had already turned to leave, not remotely bothered to answer him. Zachary was not going to let up so soon, however, and caught her by the wrist.

“Let go!" Lulu exclaimed, appearing utterly disgusted by his touch.

It certainly cut Zachary to the quick-she hated him so much already? "Do you really think that our past was that stupid?"

Her words were basically a refusal to acknowledge their past relationship, and it was unacceptable to him.

Even if they had broken up, they used to be truly in love.

How could she dismiss it like that?

"What else would it be?" someone suddenly asked.

It was Ricky, who had returned with Lulu’s drink, shooting Zachary a glare as he gave it to her. "You are the one who cheated Lulu, and then doubted her even though she clearly wasn't the one behind the banners, and you made her lose her job too. How despicable can you be? But it's fine—I'll take good care of her, and you don't have to worry. So stay away from her, especially today. My patience has its limits, and I'll beat you up if I have to!"

Lulu quickly pulled Ricky away, not wanting anything to do with Zachary, let alone argue with him.

As for Zachary, even if he did not believe that Lulu was the one behind the banners, it must be his mother who got her fired. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Even he decided that he could not deny it-and was there any meaningful difference, whether it was him or his mother?

All he could do was watch as Lulu left... just as a hand suddenly clapped him heavily on the shoulder twice. "You're married, so try to keep it in your pants. Be nice to your new bride instead of bothering Ms. Adams all the time."

“I'm bothering her? Is that how you see it?" Zachary turned and shot a dirty look at the man beside him.

James blinked. "Is that not the case?"

"Of course not! I know we've broken up, but I'm not really bothering her. I mean, can't we at least be friends? Can't friends show concern for each other?"

"Exactly. You've broken up with her, so how are you going to be friends?" James told him earnestly. "There's no way it's happening. Just lead your separate lives and be content about it."

Zachary was left fuming and storming off.

Ember Lindt certainly knew how to curry Mrs. Slate's favor. Though she was from a rich family and was just a newlywed bride, her work was absolutely immaculate.

As she brought Mrs. Slate a bowl of chicken soup to Mrs. Slate, she cooed, "I'm sorry that Zachary is always so busy, Paula, but I promise to take care of you in his stead.”

Mrs. Slate's grin could not have been broader. "Oh, you didn't have to- you could've just left this to the cooks. You were your parents’ beloved child, and I shouldn't make you work now that you've married into our family."

Ember lowered her head with a faint smile, as if embarrassed, and kept charming Mrs. Slate. "It's no trouble. You've been taking good care of me too, Paula."

That was when Zachary returned home and saw them, and he immediately told Ember, "Go upstairs."

He was not watching his tone as he was already furious.

"What's wrong, Zachary?" Ember walked up to him and tried to calm him instead.

“I need to talk to my mom. Go upstairs!" he repeated, even more stern now.

Mrs. Slate got to her feet and told Ember calmly. "Ember, go upstairs for now."

Ember had every intention to act the part of a tame, obedient wife and daughter-in-law, and so had to go upstairs.

However, she felt uneasy not knowing what Zachary would discuss with Mrs. Slate.

As she headed upstairs, she hid near the stairway to eavesdrop, pretending to open and close the door to her room to trick those who were downstairs! Soon, she heard Zachary talking...

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