Zayn stared at Carla's back, his gaze turning grim. He initially assumed that his actions would provoke her. If she became jealous and kicked up a fuss, it would prove that she still cared about him.
Yet, she was simply too calm.
She showed no reaction when she saw him protect Nella.
Even though he was hugging Nella, she still came over and greeted them so graciously.
He had provoked her on purpose, yet she responded with such ease, as if she was completely unbothered.
Zayn wanted to provoke her, but he ended up being infuriated.
Although he wished to tear Carla apart out of fury, he held himself back.
I mustn't act like I'm angry, as if I really wished for her to be jealous. What's the big deal, anyway?
He had never cheated on her. No matter what, he still clung to his true feelings and waited for her. It was her who betrayed their love and got together with Lucas.
Although he was no longer hung up over the past, she still insisted on treating him so coldly.
This meant that she did not care about him at all.
Perhaps, she had stopped loving him a long time ago…
On the other hand, while Carla walked away, she kept reminding herself quietly, Don't be mad. Don't turn around. Don't stop walking. Since he wants to anger me, I need to be calm and gracious…
"That _sshole!" cursed Freda in fury.
It was Rogan's catchphrase. In the past, Freda kept scolding her for not being civilized enough.
Yet, she was saying it now.
"Who are you talking about?" Carla rolled her eyes.
"B-Benard of course."
Naturally, she did not dare to scold Zayn. No matter what, he was still the father of Carla's kids.
Hence, she could only vent her anger on Benard.
"What did Benard do wrong? Why are you scolding him like that?" Carla laughed. "He was so terrified when you yelled at him just now."
"Ms. Lierger…" Looking at Carla, who was forcing a smile, Freda could not help but feel worried. "What's happening to you? You've just been bullied! Are you completely unbothered?"
"Bullied? Who bullied me?" asked Carla.
"It's obvious that Nella did it on purpose, " exclaimed Freda indignantly. "She asked you out deliberately before bringing Mr. Giblo here to show off how intimate they were. She's provoking you and flaunting her dominance!"
"Firstly, she might not have done it on purpose. Even if she did, she still needs Zayn's cooperation, " replied Carla calmly. "He's not dumb enough to be exploited by someone else. Perhaps, the opposite
is true—he brought Nella here deliberately to act all lovey-dovey and provoke me."
"Huh?" Freda was stunned. "That sounds logical too. If Mr. Giblo is provoking you on purpose, it means that he cares about you and hopes to receive a response from you!"
"Response? What response?" Carla scoffed mockingly, "Should I lose my temper and kick up a fuss like an uncivilized woman?"
"Well…" Freda was rendered speechless.
"It doesn't matter who's using who to provoke me." Carla sighed. "Now that our survival is a problem, I'm in no mood to think about such relationship dilJewels. It's pointless."
"You're right." Her heart aching for Carla, Freda gazed at her. "Mr. Lierger's gone now. The Lierger Corporation's situation is so unstable, with the only project we've invested in being oppressed. At this juncture, it's true that…"
"That's enough. Let's go back, " said Carla nonchalantly.
Not daring to say anything, Freda took the car keys from the valet and drove away with Carla.
"After we visit Dr. Feroma tomorrow, return the car to the Giblo family, " reminded Carla. "We need to cut off all ties with them after sending Dr. Feroma off."
"Understood!"
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