Chapter 373

Although Brad's words were gentle, they made Esme angry and embarrassed. She clenched her hands tightly on her lap as she pressed her lips together. She was too upset to speak. Astrid was warning her not to have any thoughts on Damian. A flicker of defiance flashed in her eyes. How could she just give up so easily? But on the surface, she pretended not to understand. "Brad, what are you talking about? I don't understand." Seeing that she was playing dumb, he said nothing more. Once they got into the car, he stepped on the accelerator and drove forward. … The following day, Zelda felt utterly drained from the night's events, her body heavy with sleepiness. She kept her eyes shut, too reluctant to get up. Sensing some movement beside her, she opened her eyes reluctantly. "Are you going to the company?" she asked hoarsely. Damian, holding his clothes, turned around. He saw that she was half-propped up in bed, her eyes still groggy with sleep. Her nightgown was slipping off her sho