No Remarriage for us Stay Away (Lenora)

Chapter 427 Regretting His Choice

He looked at Lenora with disdain, feeling incredibly indignant on Zachary's behalf.

He didn't like Lenora and never demanded that Zachary end up with Susanna.

He just hadn't expected that after Zachary chose Lenora, he'd fall into peril, while Lenora enjoyed herself abroad without a care.

Would Zachary regret his decision if he finds out?

Lenora noticed Charles' expression and found it amusing. "What does him being in the detention center have to do with me? As his best friend, you're so outraged and indignant on his behalf, yet here you are, flirting with women."

Charles was briefly stunned before retorting, "And what does this have to do with you? Do you know how much Zack has done for you? And you think you can just walk away clean with a single word? I always knew you were manipulative, but Zack must have been blind to have fallen for you."

Having been deceived and emotionally hurt by Zachary, and now being reprimanded by his friend, Lenora felt furious and bitter. Her fists clenched at her sides trembled.

However, she didn't want to argue with Charles in front of Bella and the others. She turned to Bella and said, "Bella, you all go ahead. I'll catch up in a moment."

Bella and the group had sensed some tension between Lenora and Charles and quickly agreed. "Sure, be careful. We'll wait for you over there."

As Charles watched Bella and the others leave, he raised an eyebrow with mockery. "What now? Just arrived in Fairlake and already currying favor with the foreigners? Are you so desperate to send them away because you're afraid I'll expose the real you in front of them?" "Oh, shove it!"

Lenora couldn't help but snap. "Charles, you're such an idiot. No wonder your parents won't let you manage the company. If you were in charge, the Lother family would be bankrupt within a year. Riding the coattails of your privilege, all you can do is bark here like a fool." Their relationship had never been good, and though she'd held back for Zachary's sake before, there was no need for restraint now.

As far as Charles could remember, Lenora had always been a composed and reserved person, accustomed to enduring to preserve her dignity.

Her sudden outburst left him momentarily stunned. His face flushed red with anger, and he yelled, "Who do you think you're insulting?" "Whoever's yapping in front of me!" she shot back.

"You..."

"Spare me your nonsense. If you want to defend Zachary, don't come to me. I have nothing to do with him. And by the way, if you're so close to him, surely you know he's already reconciled with Susanna? You've been lamenting on Susanna's behalf for so long, so now you can rest easy."

Charles froze in disbelief, then sneered. "Lenora, if you're going to lie, at least make it convincing. Zack is clearly head over heels for you. How could he suddenly reconcile with Susanna? Before I came here, I met with Susanna. There's no way they're back together! You're just making this up to justify your cold-blooded behavior, aren't you?"

"Believe it or not, Zachary told me himself. He said he likes Susanna and that being with me was just an act."

Charles was astonished and cast a doubtful glance at Lenora. "He told you that himself? That he doesn't like you? How do you explain him chasing after you for so long? You didn't even question it before believing him?"

Lenora couldn't repeat Zachary's words as they were too humiliating.

If Charles knew, he'd probably mock her.

She didn't want to argue further. "Believe whatever you want."

Seeing Charles about to speak again, Lenora interrupted. "Enough. I don't have time for this."

Charles smirked coldly. "Running out of lies, are you?"

Lenora let out a derisive snort, brushed past him, and left. How could someone as sharp as Zachary have a friend as stupid as Charles? I've seen Zachary and Susanna being intimate with my own eyes and heard Zachary admit his feelings for Susanna-how could it be false? But then, Charles insisted he'd met Susanna, who claimed they hadn't reconciled. What is going on? It doesn't seem like Charles is lying. Ah, whatever.

Lenora shook her head, pushing the chaotic thoughts aside.

It had nothing to do with her anymore.

On Monday afternoon, Ezekiel invited Lenora out for lunch.

Their last meeting had been brief, and they hadn't had much time to talk. This time, the two had a lot to catch up on.

Lenora shared stories about her time in Fairlake, from her initial unfamiliarity and curiosity to how she'd mostly settled in, though she still encountered new discoveries now and then.

Ezekiel offered her some life tips and shared amusing anecdotes from his early days in the city.

The two of them had a delightful conversation.

At some point, Ezekiel suddenly asked, "You've heard about Zachary being detained, right?"

Lenora was momentarily taken aback but nodded. "Yes."

"Any thoughts?" Ezekiel gazed at her.

Lowering her gaze, Lenora replied indifferently, "I've had nothing to do with him for a long time. Whether he's guilty or not has nothing to do with me." "Really?"

"Of course. Why are you bringing this up all of a sudden?"

"I'm glad you think that way."

Ezekiel took a sip of coffee and said calmly, "Actually, this involves my uncle. There's been some friction between the two sides over certain matters. This is more like a power play between them. Naturally, I'll be supporting my uncle. I'm telling you this so you'll understand and won't hold it against me in the future. Even if you wanted to help Zachary, it's fine. I wouldn't want our friendship affected by differing stances."

His candor left Lenora with nothing to say.

"I understand, Ezekiel. Everyone has their own standpoint. There's no right or wrong in this. I won't help him, nor will I blame you for anything."

"As long as you understand."

"However, I'm quite curious. What is the cause of their animosity?"

"No grudge. Just interests," Ezekiel replied decisively.

Conflicts over interests were common among powerful families, though this one had escalated into a public spectacle. Zachary's side seemed to be at a disadvantage.

But was it worth letting things escalate to such extremes for the sake of interests?

Wouldn't both sides end up losing?

Lenora had her doubts but chose not to probe further.

If there was more to it, Ezekiel probably wouldn't tell her the truth.

"Ezekiel, I have one request. If Zachary is truly unable to make a comeback, I hope innocent people won't be affected."

Especially Allison and Harrietta.

"As long as they haven't done anything wrong, they won't be dragged into this."

"That's good then."

After returning home, Lenora found herself pondering the matter again. Why had Zachary clashed so fiercely with the White family? He is an intelligent man. How could he let things spiral out of control like this? Lenora was perplexed.

If Zachary ended up in prison for the rest of his life, what then?

She turned over in bed.

Well, let him stay there. I'll take care of Old Mrs. Fuller and Harrietta.

However, Lenora didn't expect to see Charles again just days later.

After wrapping up a photoshoot, Lenora was heading back when Charles blocked her path. Exasperated, she asked, "What do you want now?"

"I went back home and finally figured something out."

"Oh? Can I go now?"

She wasn't interested in learning what he figured out.

"Not yet. Listen to me first-Zack and Susanna aren't back together."

"Bullshit..."

"Don't deny it so quickly. According to what I found out, they're not reconciled. But I know you saw them together at Fuller Group, right?" Lenora glanced at him. "Yes, and? Don't tell me they were just putting on a show."