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Chapter 433 You Are Disgusting

The room fell into another bout of silence. No one paid him any attention.

Unfazed by the awkwardness, Zachary continued, “Cecilia, just tell me what you’d like to buy, and I’ll go get it for you right now.”

A man who is inexplicably generous is usually hiding ulterior motives.

Cecilia felt certain that Zachary was up to no good. “No need. I have my own money. I can buy things for myself.”

Zachary choked on his words, feeling a bit embarrassed.

“Nathaniel, what about you? Do you need anything?”

Nathaniel did not respond. Instead, he threw the question back to him. “Do you need something?”

Zachary had made an enthusiastic effort only to be met with cold indifference. However, he did. not let it bother him. “Do I need a reason to come and hang out with you guys?” he asked.

Yesterday, Elena had asked Cecilia to go over today and help her out with the engagement venue’s set–up. So, she left after speaking to the two men.

After Cecilia had left their sight, Nathaniel became even colder to Zachary. “If there’s nothing else. on your mind, you should leave.”

“Nathaniel, you’re really breaking my heart! Couldn’t you at least pour me a drink?”

Nathaniel could not be bothered to entertain Zachary. He ignored him and went upstairs, leaving Zachary alone in the living room.

However, Zachary had just arrived and had no intentions of leaving so soon. He made himself comfortable on the sofa and casually turned on the television.

The news was being aired on the television. He immediately spotted Stella on the screen. Her face was streaked with tears.

His usually relaxed demeanor instantly tensed. “Didn’t Nathaniel had her committed to a mental hospital? How and when did she manage to escape?”

He could no longer remain seated. Rising from his chair, he headed for the door. As he walked, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number. “You have half a day. Bring Stella to me.”

Less than two hours later, Stella found herself back at the Tudela Psychiatric Hospital again. Once her black blindfold was removed, clarity returned to her vision.

Her eyes narrowed when she recognized her familiar surroundings.

“I’m not crazy! Let me go!” she shricked.

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Chapter 433 You Are Disgusting

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At that moment, the door was yanked open. The blinding light from outside streamed in. Against the light, stood Zachary’s silhouette. His leather shoes echoed across the floor as he walked up to her.

In truth, Zachary harbored an even deeper resentment towards Stella as compared to Cecilia.

I believed you! I did everything for you! Yet, you deceived me and took me for a fool!

Stella looked up at him. It took her eyes a while to adjust to the light. Finally, she saw his face. clearly. “Zach… Zach…”

She clung desperately to Zachary’s leg. “Zach, you must save me,” she pleaded. “You promised you’d always protect me.”

Zachary stared at her panicked face and felt no sympathy. His expression remained cold and indifferent. “Stella,” he said. “Are you still trying to use me for your own benefit even now? The person I vowed to protect was never supposed to be you, it is Cecilia!”

Stella listened to his icy voice. Her voice choked with tears as she insisted, “But we’ve been together for so many years! We’re still friends, aren’t we?”

“Do you really think you’re worthy of being my friend?”

Zachary chuckled mirthlessly. If it had not been for their many years of history, Stella would be long dead.

When it really came down to it, he was just too soft–hearted.

At that moment, Stella knew that Zachary was the one who had brought her there.

After all, Nathaniel was now blind and no longer able to take care of such affairs.

“So, why did you bring me here? I have already admitted to my wrongdoings.”

“What’s the use of realizing your mistakes now? You’re insane! You should be in a mental hospital, not out there bothering other people’s lives.”

Zachary turned to leave.

However, Stella had no desire to stay in that godforsaken place. She gripped his arm tightly and pulled herself up. She moved to kiss him.

“Zach, I know you’ve always had feelings for me. Can we be together?”

Before her lips could even come close to him, Zachary shoved her roughly away,

“You are disgusting.”

He stalked to the door and commanded his men, “Make sure she understands her position.”