Chapter 783

Although Zoey's mother was a great beauty, Zoey had inherited very little of her mother's loveliness. Instead, she bore a stronger resemblance to her father. Not that Zoey was unattractive—but the single eyelids she'd inherited from her father diminished her looks by at least thirty percent. Even after she'd undergone surgery to correct them, the double eyelids looked slightly unnatural, clearly not her own. Combined with the habitual arrogance etched in the curve of her brows and the corners of her eyes, it all lent her an unintentionally sharp, unkind air. Ariana stared in surprise at Zoey, who stood before her with that faint, mocking smile. She truly hadn’t expected such a coincidence. Ariana narrowed her eyes slightly, then lifted her lips into a light, polite smile. "It really has been a long time." Zoey let out a soft, derisive laugh. Her gaze drifted to the three children standing beside Ariana, and a flicker of envy passed through her eyes. Her tone turned pointed, laced with