Chapter 417

From the bottom of my heart, I hoped Lance would succeed in his pursuit for Yara. Considering it was not easy for the man to fall in love with someone. Lance: “Thanks, Little Lady.” I kept my phone away after that and took a short rest. While on the way, the car remained quiet the whole time. Zachary was not a talkative person. If I did not initiate a conversation, it was difficult for him to communicate with me. When we reached Tong City, it was already twelve o’clock at noon. I did not eat anything for breakfast, so I was starving. Zachary drove us back to his vila directly. Then, I saw someone waited for us at the entrance. That woman used to refer to herself as the future female master of the Schick family. Zachary also saw her. He parked the car nearby the villa and unbuckled his seat belt. He explained to me, “She should be here for matters related to my mother. Wait for me in the car first.” I nodded and waited for him obediently. Zachary got down from the car and walked towards Noelle with steady footsteps to reach her quickly. Zachary and Noelle both had neutral expressions on them. The only difference was their gaze. When Noelle’s gaze met his, her gaze was alluring with love. Zachary’s gaze was nothing but coldness. Noelle only spoke briefly with Zachary. The man nodded faintly and replied a line or two. I was not sure what Zachary said, but Noelle nodded obediently. Then, she left by the car beside her. I unbuckled my seatbelt and got down the car. I went over to Zachary, but his expression seemed gloomy. I quietly held his palms and asked, “You don’t look happy. Did something happen?” “Mother wants me to meet her at Wu City.” We just returned from Wu City. I asked him, “Are you going then?” He held my hand tightly and answered, “Not at the moment.” Zachary held my hand, and we went into the villa together. After that, he went back to the study upstairs. I made a pot of tea downstairs and brought it to him, but I overheard his ice-cold voice from inside when I stood by the door. “I have plans for myself. You had Noelle came here deliberately was just a humiliation for her.” Even though I should not eavesdrop, I could not restrain myself. I could not hear the other party. However, Zachary’s voice got gloomier, “Mother, I’m giving you respect.” There was a long pause of silence. Perhaps Zachary hung up the call. I waited at the doorstep for a few minutes before I went in. At that time, Zachary closed his eyes while resting. He heard noises, so he opened his eyes. He randomly asked, “When do you want to get engaged?” Yesterday, he told me we would get engaged once we returned to Tong City. It was fine for him to bring up this topic, but I felt he was clouded in worries. I smiled. “You still haven’t proposed to me.” Hearing so, Zachary simply smiled silently. I placed the teacup in front of him. He took a sip of tea then suddenly said, “I have to return to Finland soon, so we should get engaged within these few days. Bel, the engagement is just to make time. After I’m done with work, I will give you a grand wedding ceremony, alright?” He asked me earnestly. Since he just returned to the country, I could understand that he was busy and had many matters to be settled. I nodded. “Alright.” He placed the teacup down and beckoned me towards him. “Come here.” I stood still. “What for?” I asked. He said boldly, “Come here, let me hug you.” I hurriedly went and sat beside him. Not long after, his phone on the table rang again. I looked over and saw a message that came in. Mother: “My greatest pain in this life is that woman. If you insist on going against my wishes, I’m not afraid to die in front of you! Zach, I only have you left. If you don’t become my support, what should I do?!” That was a threatening message… Why did his mother threaten him? Zachary’s mother did not want him to do what? To the extent of death threats to stop our marriage? If that was the case… What would Zachary do?