Chapter 7

In the following period , Zack often came to the company under the pretext of discussing cooperation .

I have to say , despite his occasional lack of seriousness , he was indeed very dedicated and insightful when it came to work .

The more I interacted with him , the more curious I became about him .

On the surface , it seemed I had let my guard down around him .

Only I knew that I was still very wary of him .

But he was indeed incredibly capable , just as my father had said .

Once , I went with him to inspect a construction site .

His attention to detail and exceptional abilities left me in awe .

From construction materials to the workflow , he had insights that impressed me .

Watching Zack efficiently directing various tasks on the side .

At that moment , I almost forgot about the revenge obsessed , nearly insane Zack .

At the celebration party after the project ended , he had a few drinks .

Only then did he seem somewhat like a real person .

He relaxed and began excitedly telling everyone funny stories about raising funds in the early days of his startup .

He always managed to turn what should have been bitter stories into humorous anecdotes .

The atmosphere livened up , and we were all laughing at his jokes .

Though I was smiling on the outside , my heart felt heavy and conflicted .

Meanwhile , Ethan was overwhelmed with troubles .

The Guthrie familys already precarious situation had worsened after I snatched several projects from them .

Because of this , Mr. Guthrie were anxious and came to see me several times .

After failing to achieve anything , they not only resented me in their hearts but also began to hate Anna .

They even disliked little Sky .

Anna couldnt stand the cold treatment and staged a dramatic escape with the child .

At that time , Ethan was still very interested in Anna .

When he learned of her escape , he was frantic .

He even came to ambush me outside the Moore Company building .

As soon as he saw me , he demanded harshly .

Did you say something to Anna ? I found Ethans agitated state amusing .

He really was trying to pin everything on me .

I used to be unclear headed and very tolerant of him , but not anymore .

I dont have time to meddle in your messy affairs .

Please stop bothering me like a madman every day .

I rubbed my temples , feeling irritated .

Ethan was taken aback .

He could clearly see that there was no longer any trace of love for him in my eyes , only impatience .

Somehow , he felt a dull ache in his heart .

But he quickly ignored this feeling .

He stepped forward .

Youre still playing dumb ! If it wasnt for your instigation or threats , why would Anna run away with Sky ?

If anything happens to them , Ill never let you off ! I rolled my eyes and sneered : Haha , youre like a dung beetle , spewing crap everywhere .

Ethans face darkened at my retort .

He was used to my obedient and docile demeanor .

How could he stand me talking to him like this now ? The veins on his forehead bulged as he gritted his teeth .

Stella , dont think I dont know what youre up to .

Youre snatching projects just to force me to give up Anna , arent you ? Let me tell you , its impossible .

Anna bore me a child , I wont abandon her .

I was a bit surprised .

So this Ethan was actually a somewhat responsible scumbag .

I raised an eyebrow .

Ethan Guthrie , tone down your narcissism .

Its suffocating me .

Ethan was about to explode .

Just then , Zack came out of the company building .

Zack quickly walked over .

Whats going on ? Is he bullying you ? He seemed particularly concerned about me.