The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 393

Zach’s hand knocked against the table’s wooden surface, his fingertips intertwined as he paused for a long moment before slowly starting, “Actually, the Davis family and the Gilbert family don’t really have much to do with each other. And since your last name is actually Gilbert, maintaining this connection with my folks… doesn’t seem to have any real significance, does it?”

Summer’s eyelids drooped slightly, a look of desolation in her eyes. She had seen this coming. He was cutting ties with her for good.

Taking a deep breath, Summer replied, “It’s not up to me whether we stay connected or not. Even though my last name is Gilbert now, my affection for the Davis family over the years still exists. Zach, if you’re using this to weigh against the love of the past decade and a half, doesn’t that seem a bit too callous?”

Leo, who had been listening, couldn’t help but furrow his brows at her words.

“Callous? Did you consider how callous you were to Leo with the stunt you pulled online?” Zach hadn’t expected this kind of moral manipulation from the Summer he used to know.

“I just wasn’t thinking straight, and besides, it’s not like it’s caused any real issue now, has it? Do you really have to push me to the brink?” Summer’s face was pale and drawn, her expression pitiable.

the victim all the time?” Leo had lost all respect for Summer’s act. She had been playing the same role for years, making

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taken a look at your current situation, and if Leo doesn’t press charges, you might still salvage your reputation. But if this goes legal, forget your future prospects. You’ll have a permanent mark on your record,”

of water from his glass, Zach added, “Of course, being the heiress to the Gilbert family might not matter to you. After all, inheriting a

Summer’s gaze returned to Zach’s face. His scholarly visage, which seemed so gentle and harmless, was the coldest

they were a warning that she had none. If she could have taken over the Gilbert family’s empire, she wouldn’t have entered

Ten minutes later.

exited the private room. Just a few steps down the hallway, Leo suddenly clutched his stomach, then said to Zach, “Hey, Zach, why don’t you head to the car and wait for me? My stomach’s acting up. I’ll just

Zach nodded, “Sure thing.” With that, he made his way toward

room. After the two men left, Summer slumped into her chair, her body limp as if

Leo asked, his voice steady even as he looked at Summer,