She began to panic as her plan was exposed. âWhat nonsense are you saying?â
Josie did not want to waste more time and headed to the door.
âIf you want me to divorce Zach, stay away from me. Maybe there will be a day when Iâm in a good mood. I may give him to you then.â
Ava stood in her spot, dazed.
They say that Laura dislikes Zach. It seems that itâs true?
âI have to head out now. Please leave, Ms. Ava.â
Unfortunately, the elevator door opened at that moment. Dressed in formal wear, Zach stepped out with his bodyguards behind him.
Great. Josie took a deep breath.
Zach noticed her and was surprised. âWhy are you here?â
He came to find Ava but did not expect Josie to be there.
When Ava heard Zachâs voice, she scuttled passed Josie toward Zach with tears in her before Josie could reply. âZachâ¦â
âAva?â His expression changed as he wiped the tears off her face. âWhy are you crying? Didnât I tell you to stay at home?â
She shook her head and forced a smile. âItâs nothing. Ms. Brandel invited me to her home.â
Josie was astounded. How does she react within seconds?
When Zach heard the name, he immediately understood that Ava was mistaken. Josie spoke up before he could. âYou should have a conscience, Ms. Ava.â
Zach glowered at Josie. âWhat are you doing here? What have you done to Ava?!â
âZach, itâs not her fault. She loves you too much. Thatâs why she offered ten million for me to leave youâ
Ava mumbled. A tear fell from her face onto Zachâs hand.
Zach was frustrated when he heard her explanation. He looked back and saw the snapped bank card on the table This woman searched for Avaâs house just to threaten her!
âWho told you to come?â Zach asked Josie in a chilling voice.
âMs. Ava, itâs a shame you donât have a best actress award for your acting.â Josie could not help but laugh as she leaned against the door. She had seen firsthand the cunningness of a manipulator.
âEnough! Enough with this acting. Take her away!â He roared.
Josie widened her eyes as the burly bodyguards approached her. She moved backward while yelling, âZach! Youâre the only one who believes her words. Serves you f*****g right for being deceived!â
âExcuse us, miss!â
âDonât! Letâs talk this out!â
Josie glanced toward the elevator. The red numbers on the screen were blinking as someone was using the elevator. 30, 29, 28â¦
âGrab her!â
Zach yelled, and the bodyguards were about to catch her. Josie shoved one of the potted plants in the lobby toward them. Shards of the pot and dirt covered the floor. She took the chance and pressed the elevator button frantically.
The guards were finding their way through the mess when the elevator doors opened.
Her eyes lit up as though she had seen her savior.
A tall man was in the elevator. He was at least six foot two. The black cap and mask left only his dark eyes visible. There was an air of aloofness around him.
He frowned slightly at the scene unfolding before his eyes.
A woman with disheveled hair rushed into the elevator. She clung to the corner of his shirt. and hid behind him. âHelp! Please help me! Call the police! Theyâre trying to kill me!â