Way Back Into Love (Essie)

Chapter 130 How Dare You Not Marry Me!

Essie coughed delicately and changed the topic. "Ivy, what do you think of the suit I made this time?"

"It looks amazing! I think yours is more beautiful than Sunny's, but I know the judges from Bella would

side with Sunny without my Hanson there. I know they can only recommend even though people are

their relatives, but it's obvious that your suit should win. My Hanson would have been the most fair

judge there." Ivy completely disregarded her brother's cold glare as she talked about Hanson.

Without a word, Essie self-consciously lowered her head to drink tea. She didn't want to be caught in

the crossfire.

Ice guy is extremely possessive. Even though Essie was his wife in name only, she was a subject of his

own kingdom, and no one could steal what was his.

Of course, Ivy was clueless about what was going on among them. She moved closer to Essie and

said with a flattering smile, "Essie, aren't you Hanson's junior in school? Do you have his personal QQ

account and phone number?"

As Essie choked on a mouthful of tea, mind scrabbling to phrase a proper response, Zac said coldly,

"My wife and Hanson are mere acquaintances, and they haven't seen each other for a long time. Why

would she have his contact information?"

"Really?" Ivy sighed, disappointed. "Then, do you know any of his friends or anyone who may have his

phone number? I want to call him so I could hear his voice." She sighed again, this time with a dreamy

expression on her face. "His voice is just so alluring. I feel like I'm already in love with him."

Essie, who had just taken another sip, suddenly spat her mouthful of tea out. Luckily, she was able to

prevent the liquid from spraying out and dousing anyone by clamping a hand over her mouth.

Swatting Ivy at the back of her head, Zac said in a warning voice, "Hey, you kids fall in love with just

about everyone. You see someone halfway good-looking on TV and then you fall for them. Be careful;

the world is full of scumbags who take advantage of gullible kids like you."

"Why are you so angry?" Ivy gingerly rubbed her smarting head and glared at her brother. "So I fell in

love with him at the first sight. What's wrong with that? I know you and Essie got married after meeting

for such a short time. Didn't you fall in love at first sight yourself?"

The words were like adding fuel to the fire.

A wave of envy surged in Zac's heart. He knew very well that it was Hanson whom Essie fell in love

with at first sight, not him. Essie had always been in love with Hanson and still was, no matter how hard

Zac tried to make her look his way. If she had met him five years ago instead of Hanson, would she

have fallen in love with him at first sight?

As for himself, he had never been in love and did not know what it was like to love someone. When he

first met Essie, he couldn't explain what he felt for her. For sure, that feeling was unlike anything he had

felt toward other women he had met before. That feeling drove him to accompany her to drink and have

fun.

He didn't know whether he loved her or not, but he knew that she held a very important place in his

heart, more than anyone, including himself. He longed for her and to be in her heart, feeling like he

would own the whole world as long as he was with her. Unless he could figure out what emotion it was,

he could not make a promise to her. Thus, he could only stay silent, like now.

Essie's heart sank slightly. Every single time that this topic was mentioned, she felt morose without

knowing why. If he didn't love her, why did he always tease her? Did he really think of her as a toy? Ah,

right. She was nothing but a weapon used to help him deal with Valery.

He was no longer the simple, innocent, and poor person that she met. He was a big shot in the

business circle, and he knew what he wanted. People like him were not trustworthy or reliable, that is,

not friendship material.

"We married when conditions were ripe," she replied, her words loaded with meaning.

Giving Essie a side glance, Valery pursed her lips and said, "I fell in love with Zac the moment I saw

him, when I first came to this house and met him. I secretly vowed that I would marry him. If he didn't

want to marry me, then I would rather be alone for the rest of my life." It sounded like a vow or a threat.

"Really? Valery, a daughter in your family has already sworn off marriage. If you follow in her footsteps,

Uncle Baron will get furious." Obviously, Daisy was implying something else. Her cousin had a crush on

Essie, but obviously wouldn't marry Valery. Wasn't she going to be single forever?

"Do you think any man would dare marry someone as horrible as Alice? She only said that she will not

get married because she cannot get married. I'm not like her." Valery seethed, 'All of these years, Alice

had stirred up trouble for my mother, and she even dared introduce other women to my father. If it

hadn't been for her, I wouldn't have another brother, Holy.'

Hearing the barb directed at her sister, Essie heatedly replied, "Alice is charming and more beautiful

than the ancient beauties. She is a rare gem that any man would be lucky to have. If she decides to

marry a man, men from all over the world will be lining up for the chance."

Zac coughed and whispered in her ear, "Babe, not me."

"Who said I was talking about you? You're not even human," she retorted sourly.

Zac quirked up an eyebrow sardonically and asked, "Then what am I?"

Essie's thick eyelashes fluttered flirtatiously, but a cunning expression was on her face. "Have you seen

yourself? You look just like a fairy, so you're probably one. Hence, you're not a mortal. I don't know...

maybe you're an alien from Mars?"

A smile crept on his face. "Honey, fans call you Fairy Sister. That means you're not a mortal, either.

Maybe we came from the same planet."

Essie momentarily froze, her eyes shooting daggers at Zac.

'Damn it, ice guy, do you really have to be mean to me at every turn? You can't even let me win this

argument?'

Looking at them, Ivy giggled and said, "Cousin, Essie, you guys are such a cute couple. You must be

very happy together."

"I don't see it," Valery retorted churlishly.

Daisy sighed slightly at the woman's response and said, "Valery, two women sharing one husband is a

common thing in our family, along with the endless catfights and battles. I don't think you and Essie

want this to happen, do you?"

"I'm very generous. I just want to be the lady of the family. I can't let my child be born illegitimate Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

without the rights to inherit properties. As for the women around Zac, I can tolerate them. Unlike some

people, I don't intend to dominate Zac or monopolize all of his time." Valery meant to put up a long-

suffering, pitiful victim's expression, but she spoke in a strong tone.

Elizabeth advised her to show weakness and pretend to be frail in order to get sympathy. However, she

had forgotten that Valery came from a different family background and was made of an entirely different

material than she was. Elizabeth was born in an ordinary family; in order for her to be able to study in a

prestigious school, her parents had to take out all of their savings. For her to get along well with these

high-born children and gain their approval, she learned to be clever in dealing with them, be

shameless, and suck it up to them. There was nothing that she wouldn't have done, even the

unimaginable. As long as she could achieve her goal, she could do anything.

But Valery was different. She had always been arrogant and domineering, even as a child. She couldn't

help but trample everything and everyone in her way. Playing the veritable damsel in distress would

never come naturally to her, and so she must learn.

Zac's smile had a sarcastic tinge to it. "The one who will become the lady of the family will be decided

by me, and me alone." He then threw his arms around Essie, as if he were bestowing her royal

position.

Valery was so angry that her face flushed a bright red.

Daisy patted her shoulder to comfort her.

There were times when Daisy really admired Valery. For so many years, the woman had been deeply

in love with her cousin, but he just wouldn't love her back. Whether he ignored her or teased her, she

still kept on pestering him. At this point, no one knew whether it was love or obsession.

She and Leila had been competing from middle school to high school, from Dragon City to America,

even for Zac's affections, and now she was pregnant. She thought that she had finally won the lifelong

rivalry between them, and she also expected that Zac would finally be marrying her. However, Essie

suddenly entered the picture.

If she were Valery, such extreme stress would have given her a mental breakdown; however, the other

woman made her comeback and fought again. Her iron core was so strong that she must have reached

a 999+ cultivation level.

"Valery, since you're pregnant and all, I think it would be best for you to live a peaceful life and stop

interfering with Zac's affairs. You see it on TV all the time: since the imperial concubine is pregnant, the

king would naturally start spoiling other concubines. After all, you can hardly expect him to be a monk

during the nine months of pregnancy!"

Was that supposed to comfort her?

All those who were present froze, and one could have heard crickets chirping.

Zac cleared his throat and said, "Well, it's almost eleven o'clock. Daisy, time for bed. If William sees

you with dark eye bags tomorrow, he will surely get scared and never show his face here again."

"Oh, my God!" As if stabbed by a needle, Daisy jumped up screaming and covered her face. "I will

apply a face mask and then sleep." Her hurrying footsteps resounded up the stairs.

Ivy leaned back on the sofa, picked up a cherry, and placed it into her mouth. "I'm only 18 years old

and still young. I don't need to worry about eye bags. And I want to see my Hanson."

A cold light flashed in Zac's eyes. He took Essie's hands into his and pulled. "Darling, let's go to sleep."

He did not want to see Hanson at all.

Essie cast a naughty glance at him and grinned. She deliberately leaned back on the sofa and said,

"I'm not sleepy yet. I think I'll watch the show with Ivy."

A flame sparked in Zac's eyes, and he swept Essie up into his arms. "Eyes only on me!" Then, he

marched up the stairs with Essie in his arms.

Following them with her eyes, Valery shot them dagger-like glares behind their retreating backs.

Sliding a comforting arm around the pregnant woman's shoulders, Ivy said, "Valery, Daisy is right. You

are too weak to fight her at this point. Even without Essie, my cousin would still have found other

women to take care of him. You should focus on taking care of yourself and your baby."

Valery bit her lower lip and decided to leave the bitch in peace for the next few days. Once her baby

was born, she was dead meat.

The next day was a good day for outdoor activities.

Early that morning, Daisy got up and began choosing what to wear. She wanted to blow William away

when he saw her.

Both Essie and Zac were couple-dressing in chrysanthemum blue sportswear.

The sight of everyone enthusiastically heading out in high spirits left Valery glaring after them with a

malicious glint in her eyes.

'The forest was extremely dangerous. Poisonous snakes, scorpions, and insects abounded

everywhere. I've prepared a gift for you, Essie. Enjoy it and never come back,' she murmurred to

herself in her mind.