Meredith hissed. Immediately, silence befell the room.

Everyone was frightened and dared not even breathe.

Right then, Meredith did not stop the barrage of questions she had for Levi.

“What does Zoey’s company have to do with you? Are you in any position to decide for her? You really think you’re all that, don’t you?”

Others had also chimed in angrily, “Yes, she owns the company. How does that concern you? What charade are you trying to pull here?”

“You’re obviously underqualified here, so shut the hell up. At best, you’re a kept man!”

Levi’s words had drawn the Black family’s ire.

Zoey, hearing the commotion, tried to pour oil over troubled waters. “Alright, Grandma and Grandpa. Don’t mind him,” she soothed. “He meant well and just did not wish to trouble you, that’s all.”

Meredith stopped but retorted sarcastically, “Well, I’m sure he thinks that way!”

“Have you ever considered how

echoed her husband’s words immediately, “That’s right! Zoey’s company has a market value of five

it’s obvious! In the Black family, the both of you

very unpleasant, with Meredith looking

alone. I have something to ask you,”

event, Zoey went up to Meredith alone,

have a personal question to ask,” said Meredith, as she gently stroked

is it?” replied Zoey,

not planned to have

bashfulness flitted across Zoey’s features. “Not yet, grandma. For now, we’re focusing

– have you

and her

did not expect

like between the both

her breath

hasn’t touched me yet,” came

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