GoodNovelChapter 318 "Since you've been so well-behaved today, pick anything you want to eat." Angela patted Zack's shoulder, a hint of approval in her eyes.
It was just around mealtime, and Zack immediately thought of a steakhouse on the fourth floor of the mall. Angela didn't object. The three of them chatted merrily as they headed upstairs.
Zack soon started his flattery again. "Mia, I heard you and Zayn broke up. You're amazing! In my eyes, you're just as awesas my sister." "You sure know how to sweet-talk, huh?" Mia's smile faded slightly. It was obvious she wasn't keen on the topic. Currently, only a handful of people—including Angela—were genuinely happy for her.
Most others, whether openly or behind her back, were criticizing her, calling her delusional, saying she had overestimated herself and had never been worthy of the Jewell family's son.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMia didn't care about the gossip. Even while pregnant, she hadn't been idle. In the past few days, she had invested in an entertainment company with a friend, and soon, she would see returns.
She was determined to prove herself, just like Angela. She refused to be a fragile woman who could only rely on men.
"Mia. Mia?" Angela waved a hand in front of Mia. "What are you thinking about?" Mia snapped back to reality. "Nothing. Let's go eat. I also want a smoothie." The three chatted cheerfully as they walked and soon settled on a popular steakhouse. Two groups of people were already waiting outside.
A waiter cover to greet them, got them schairs, and even brought out sfruit and snacks for them to munch on while they waited.
Angela and Mia were deep in conversation, not paying attention to the people coming and going around them. However, quite a few passersby were glancing at them—ssubtly, sopenly.
Suddenly, a shrill female voice rang out right behind Angela. "Hey! You broke my toy! You have to pay for it!" At the stime, a short-haired little girl abruptly turned to leave. Another girl hurried to grab her, but the short-haired girl forcefully her off her companion.
She did it with such force that her arm swung in Mia's direction, and her hand was about to hit Mia's stomach. Angela reacted swiftly, grabbing the short-haired girl's wrist and snapping, "Go play somewhere else!" There was not an ounce of politeness in her tone.
This was ridiculous. Mia was out with her if anything happened to Mia, she'd never forgive herself.
The short-haired girl froze for a second before bursting intohet exaggerated sobs. Her cries drew the attention of her guardian a well-dressed, elegant young woman.
"Peggy, what happened?" The woman, Riley Zamora, quickly approached, comforting the short-haired girl, Peggy Bartlett.
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Peggy pouted, pointed at Angela, and lainstantly spun a lie. "Aunt Riley, this bad woman yelled atand toldto get lost! You have to teach her a lesson!" Riley's eyes darkened with anger. She lifted her gaze only to be momentarily stunned. She recognized Angela- and she was even more familiar with Mia, who was beside Angela.
"Ms. Zamora, what a coincidence." Mia smiled faintly, her expression gentle yet detached her eyes showing not the slightest flicker of emotion. "You two know each other?" Angela asked.
have She also thought that Riley looked familiar-she must have seen Riley at sbanquet before, but she didn't know her exact identity. "Letintroduce you. This is Ms. Riley Zamora." Mia gave Angela a meaningful glance after speaking.
Their eyes met, and in that instant, Angela pieced things together.
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