Chapter 1160 Poor Communication Kills

“For God’s sake, can you stop acting like you’re hot sh*t already?!” Ingrid bristled as she trained an accusatory finger on Zayn. She was disgusted. “Do you even know who we’re up against? He’s f*cking related to the city mayor! The city mayor, mister! That means he’s got loads of money and power, if you’re too slow to get me. He can skin you alive and get rid of you like you’re trash on the sidewalk! Meanwhile, you’re here huffing and puffing like a white knight who no one gives a f*ck about!” Her words were extremely caustic, even for someone like her, but to screech and point at Zayn was an outright display of irreverence. Zayn would have reacted by slapping her across the face if anyone else was shouting at him so rudely, but he could not bring himself to do so. After all, they were the people who saved him. Flashing an awkward smile meant to appease her, he replied, “Listen, Miss Jonas. Don’t be mad. I’m only stating facts. The thing is, the mayor’s nephew and I have history—more