Chapter 56 His Ex

Valery had been Leila's rival in love for a decade now. Valery was arranged to be married to Zac, and she flaunted her engagement to him like a badge of honor. Now, Valery had her claws so deeply sunk in every aspect of Zac's life that he could never cleanly sever ties with her. That was the reason why Zac was forced to leave Dragon City: to escape her clutches.

"Let's talk about it later," Zac said in a cold tone, evidently reluctant to discuss the other woman. Leila dared not ask any more, but she guessed that he knew nothing about the situation, or he would have gone back long before then.

Marci took a glance at her nephew and inwardly sighed, keeping silent.

She had always said that Zac and Valery's relationship was a toxic one.

At the bar counter...

As soon as she returned from the restroom, Essie asked for another glass of Bloody Mary. She studied Zac over the rim of her drink as she took a sip.

He and Leila seemed to be enjoying their conversation. In general, Zac was indifferent to women, but he was close to Leila. Evidently, Leila occupied a very special place in his heart. To Zac, she was probably unforgettable. Maybe their relationship was in the past, but nothing was stopping them from getting back together any time now.

Essie suddenly felt a weird sensation in her chest. Was the cocktail too sour? She did not want to dwell on the feeling, so she finished her drink silently.

She stepped away from her seat and did not come back for some time. On his way to the men's room, Zac passed by the bar counter and saw her.

Zac approached her, saying with s

ts you well," Zac replied in a careless tone, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"We have a jewelry show at the end of the month, so I will be staying here for some time. You wouldn't mind if I go and disturb you every once in a while, would you?"

She flashed a bright smile at Zac, her beautiful eyes curving like crescent moons.

Zac shrugged his shoulders and did not reply. To Essie, however, his response looked very much like acquiescence. She would have to resign herself to welcoming this visitor at home every now and then.

After chatting some more, Marci glanced at her watch and remarked on the lateness of the hour. She decided to head back to the hotel first, so Zac stood up and saw her off.

Before she got into the car, she patted her nephew on the shoulder and said, "I'm going back to Dragon City tomorrow. As for your matter in Yang City, I can keep your secret for now, but you can't run away from it forever. Valery practically turned the world upside down in order to find you. You have to give her an answer—after all, she is pregnant..."