Never Looking Back: The Heart Wants What It Wants - Chapter 423

Chapter 423: And they seemed to be getting along just fine. Zaria had her suspicions. After saying goodbye to Gracie, Mona spotted Zaria and quickly put on a smile as she walked toward her. She greeted her, saying, "Mrs. Hughes, what a surprise! I didn't expect to run into you here." Zaria forced a faint smile and cautiously asked, "So, you and Gracie are friends?" Mona chuckled and explained, "Mrs. Hughes, don't joke. How could I possibly be friends with someone like Miss Jones? She's just been promoted to vice president.

We ran into each other here by chance and decided to have coffee." Zaria's eyes widened in surprise. "She's the vice president now?" "Yes, Mrs. Hughes. Do you know Miss Jones? What's your connection with her?" Mona asked, pretending to know nothing about the relationship between Gracie and the Hughes family. Zaria stiffened, looking uneasy. Noticing her discomfort, Mona went on, "Miss Jones is stunning and elegant. She has plenty of admirers at the company. There's a long line of men who would do anything to win her over.

I wonder who will be lucky enough to marry her." Zaria's expression grew more tense and unpleasant. Mona noticed Zaria's awkwardness and couldn't resist adding fuel to the fire. "I heard Miss Jones has been divorced before. Her ex-husband's family really missed the mark. Miss Jones has everything - beauty, success - they must be kicking themselves now." ν⧿ⅽ Zaria managed a tight, forced smile and said, "Mona, I just remembered I have something to take care of. Let's talk another time." "Of course, Mrs. Hughes," Mona replied with a polite nod.

As Zaria walked off with her grandson, Mona gave her a smug look. "Serves you right for not valuing Gracie back then. Now you're full of regrets," she muttered to herself. Zaria quickly hurried in the direction Gracie had gone but soon realized she was nowhere in sight. "This is strange. Where did she go?" Zaria wondered aloud. Unable to find Gracie, Zaria returned home with Gavin, feeling downcast. The moment she stepped inside, she saw Lorenzo and Norene closely together, and it left her feeling oddly suffocated. "Mom, what's wrong?

Who made you upset?" Lorenzo asked, sensing his mother's mood, and quickly walked over. Zaria deliberately raised her voice. "Who could have upset me? I'm just here, stuck being your servant." "Mom, how could you be our servant?" Lorenzo asked, clearly confused. Zaria shot her son an icy glare. "Tell your wife to take a lesson from Gracie. She's not only successful in her job but also shines in everything she does." Norene's frustration boiled over as soon as she heard Zaria. . . .