All Chapters of THE UNFORSEEN DOMINANCE OF ZACH MARLOW: Chapter 141
- Chapter 143
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Moments later at the restaurant, it stayed quiet, bathed in warm light, while soft silverware sounds and kitchen murmurs barely touched the still air. Zach sat still, almost too still, his gaze shifting around the restaurant like a man who didn’t belong in such extravagance. Opposite him, Yvonne beamed with a radiance that was hard to ignore, her eyes never leaving his face.She had been smiling since he walked in, since the moment their eyes met again.Zach finally leaned back in his chair, clearing his throat. “Why is there no one here?” he asked, scanning the elegant, empty hall.Yvonne chuckled softly, the sound dancing between them like wind chimes. “I booked the whole restaurant for us. Just two hours.”He blinked. “Two hours?” He smirked slightly. “What are we here for? A business merger? Or are we about to sign a peace treaty?”She laughed, eyes sparkling. “No treaties. Just… a nice time with you.”“Well, I’m barely giving you thirty minutes,” he muttered, though his lips tug
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The tension at the table was thick, yet Yvonne didn’t flinch. Instead, she rose from her seat with quiet elegance, her dress falling softly around her legs. Her lips curved into a calm smile as she looked straight at Zach.“I’m sure we will see each other soon anyway,” she said smoothly, her voice holding a steady confidence.Barbara’s brows twitched. That wasn’t what she expected. She turned to Zach, searching his face. And he – he simply gave Yvonne a short nod. Silent. Composed. Unbothered.Yvonne’s smile grew just a little wider, her eyes still on him. There was something knowing behind her gaze. “In that case,” she added, “I’m sure whenever I give you a call, you will show up. We’ve got a valid reason for that. Bye for now.”Then, as if remembering Barbara’s presence, she turned slightly. “Have a great time at the auction with Zach, for the meantime.”Barbara’s face hardened immediately. Her jaw tightened, her eyes narrowing. For the meantime? She scoffed inwardly. How dare she
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Zach was pleased by Barbara's unshakable support. He leaned in slowly, the soft golden light above casting shadows across his face. His hand inched toward Barbara’s cheek, eyes resting on her lips, but just before their mouths could meet, she placed her fingers gently on his chest and whispered, “Eyes are watching. You said we should keep it private.”Zach groaned softly, more out of playful frustration than true disappointment, and Barbara chuckled. Her laughter broke the moment gently, smoothing the air between them.She checked the time on her phone, her brows slightly rising. "Let's go for the auction," she said, already rising from her seat. "You should be there early enough to acquire Bellwood Estate."Zach nodded, rising with her. "Lead the way."Moments later, they were driving through the city, Barbara behind the wheel of her sleek black sedan. The city pulsed past them in warm blurs."So," she began, eyes flicking to him, "why do you suddenly want to buy such a massive piec