Chapter 357

---- Chapter 357 Zachary racked his brain but still couldn't understand how he could've done something like that with Anne. None of it made any sense to him. "stop beating yourself up," Anne said as she slid closer to him. Then, she added dismissively , "It happened . So what? We're adults, It's no big deal." However, Zachary pushed her away again. He said with frustration, "It would've been fine if you were just a stranger. But do you remember whom you were once engaged to?" If she had been anyone else, he could've brushed it off. However , Anne had once been engaged to his uncle.

She had almost become his aunt. He'd never even considered getting involved with her. He barely even wanted to exchange a word with her. The thought of what had happened between them last night made his skin crawl. Sensing his turmoil, Anne sneered and comforted him. "Don't overthink it. Honestly , nothing has ever happened between me and Donovan, even though we were once engaged. "Bullshit!" Zachary snapped. "If Iremember right, you were pregnant with his kid!" "The kid never existed," Anne replied flatly. ---- At this point, she finally dropped the facade. "Fine, I'll tell you the truth.

Back then, I wanted to marry Donovan so badly that I faked the whole thing. I staged a pathetic charade and pretended to be pregnant to fool everyone. "But then... I realized he never cared about me. He didn't even give a damn if I lived or died. That's when I finally gave up on him..." Zachary stared at her in disbelief, like he was looking at some kind of monster. Anne continued, "Believe it or not, I've never slept with Donovan. We didn't even kiss. So don't look at me like I'm dirty or reckless. My private life isn't what you think. "It's just that...

Ever since the day you saved me on that bridge, I've been carrying this feeling. [wanted to repay you. That's all..." "Stop talking!" Zachary interrupted. His head was already throbbing, and every word from her made it worse. He'd saved her out of impulse and empathy, so he didn't expect her to take it to heart. If he had known it would lead to this, he would've walked away and left her to fate that day. Anne tried to move closer again. "No matter what, we've already slept together. From now on..." "There's no 'from now on!" Zachary avoided her and quickly put on his shirt.

While buckling his belt, he warned , "Never ---- tell anyone about last night! I was drunk and had mistaken. you for someone else! If you want compensation, I'll pay you! However, you must keep your mouth shut!" "So that's it? Sleeping with me is so shameful to you?" Anne let out a cold chuckle. Zachary didn't want to argue with her. He didn't even want to breathe the same air as her. He grabbed his phone and stormed out without another glance. Watching him leave, Anne sneered sinisterly. She wasn't disappointed and even felt that last night was a success. With Donovan, her hands were tied.

But with Zachary, she had him exactly where she wanted him.