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.

school the next morning

darted over and threw herself

a lazy, teasing voice chimed in, “Careful, you’re gonna squish

by the back of her neck,

embroidered on the chest, paired with leather boots. Her hair

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

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there quietly, a

you again, Zinnia,” Yannis greeted. His leisurely gaze landed on Zinnia. His long, narrow eyes curved slightly, a faint smile playing on

to see him. Her eyes instinctively drifted to the area under his eyes.

much better now, without the bluish tint from before. It seems he has been sleeping well these past few days. He looks even more stunning now.’ Zinnia

casually over his forehead, framing a face as fair as jade. His sharp features and languidly curved eyes gave the impression of a smile, though no real warmth could be found

and casual trousers, with a blazer draped over one arm and

thought, ‘He looks like someone

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

two days. His spirit, which was visible to the

by a faint herbal fragrance and

got some rest. Just try not to

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

Grandpa when I get home. He’ll be thrilled!’ Then

anticipation.

Zinnia? A herbal pouch? Did you give Yannis a gift? What about me?

one too?”

who was practically draped over Zinnia like a lifeless doll. He said, “Can’t you stand straight? Should I grab you a wheelchair? Is this how our