Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 264

Chapter 264

Howard added, “Maelis, you need to convince Jackson to take down that post. If it stays up, the fallout for Betty will be too much. Jackson and his crew crossed the line this time. How could they let Isaac pull off something like this?

“They’re completely ignoring our family’s reputation. It’s like they’re inviting everyone to laugh at us. And Zinnia, don’t even get me started. She didn’t step in, didn’t clear anything up, just stood by and let people say whatever they wanted about Betty. It’s ridiculous!”

Donald’s tone was full of frustration. He complained inside, ‘If Zinnia had stepped in to stop Isaac and then posted online that it was all a misunderstanding, maybe even said she and Betty were close, Betty wouldn’t be caught in this storm of gossip.’

The more Donald thought about Zinnia’s lack of action, the more his irritation toward her grew.

“Donald, I want to bring Zinnia home tomorrow,” Maelis said softly.

Donald frowned and said, “Zinnia threw a tantrum and ran off. We didn’t even scold her for being immature, and now you want to bring her home? That’s absurd. If you keep indulging her like this, you’ll only spoil her more.

“If she wants to stay at Lynn residence, let her stay there. Bringing her back will just lead to more fights with Betty, turning the house into chaos.”

Maelis’s brows furrowed slightly as she listened to Donald mention Betty over and over.

Donald continued, “Betty is sweet, obedient, and sensible. Right now, with Zinnia back in the picture, Betty’s feeling insecure. We need to focus on Betty. This whole mess happened because Betty was so scared we might abandon her that

she made a mistake.

“As for Zinnia, let her stay with the Lynn family for now. Betty is going through a tough time and needs your attention. Zinnia can wait. Sofia and Henry won’t neglect her.”.

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Maelis felt a pang of unease. Donald’s words sounded so wrong, yet she couldn’t quite put her finger on why. She looked up at him, noticing the weariness etched on his face. But his eyes were laser-focused on one thing: Betty.

dropped off at school

of the car, Maisje darted over and threw herself into Zinnia’s arms. She shouted,

anything, a lazy, teasing

Yannis grabbed her by the

on the chest, paired with leather boots. Her

and lively, she looked like a tender pink flower. With her white backpack slung over her shoulders and

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straps, she stood there quietly, a picture of

on Zinnia. His long, narrow eyes curved

greeted, surprised to see him. Her eyes instinctively

now, without the bluish tint from before. It seems he has been sleeping well these past few days. He looks

features

shirt and casual trousers, with a blazer draped over one arm and a subtle watch on his pale wrist, he exuded

thought, ‘He looks like someone who lives surrounded

said, “Thanks for the herbal pouch, Zinnia. I’ve been sleeping wonderfully these

past two days. His spirit, which was

of blood were replaced by a faint herbal fragrance and the image of Zinnia sternly instructing him with a serious

got some rest. Just try not

in disbelief. She thought, ‘Wait, Yannis can sleep? Does it mean he won’t

He’ll be thrilled!’ Then Maisie

anticipation.

are you guys talking about, Zinnia? A herbal pouch? Did you give

one too?”

stand straight? Should I