Chapter 2

• Zoe sneered. “Just the truth.”
• She really did not expect that the woman with Steven would be Annie.
• Originally, she had just thought that Steven had betrayed her. She only acted the way she did in a fit of anger to make Steven make a fool of himself to relieve her resentment.
• Unexpectedly, not only did her fiancé cheat on her, but the person he cheated on her with was her own half-sister!
• What a joke!
• “You!”
• The old lady was so furious that she raised her cane and was about to smash it down on Zoe, but Helen quickly stopped her.
• “Mom, let’s just talk. Don’t be angry. Your health matters the most.”
• Then, she turned to Zoe. “Zoe, you shouldn’t make your grandmother upset. Annie is at fault here, so you can yell at her or give her a piece of your mind later, but your grandma is already old. Please, don’t talk back to her, okay?”
• If a passerby saw Helen’s gentle and considerate expression without knowing who she was, they would have thought she was truly kind.
• Zoe’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile.
• When her father Jaden saw her expression, he became even more furious.
• “Are you proud of yourself now? You got your sister and your fiancé hauled into the police station and completely humiliated the Gil family. Do you even remember who you are?
• “Your sister is an actress. How is she supposed to show her face in public after this mess you created today? Will she still have a career in the entertainment industry? What will happen to the relationship between the Gil and Anderson families now? Did you even think about that?”
• Zoe looked at him coldly. “Is that all you care about?”
• Jaden stilled.
• “They’re the ones at fault, so why are you blaming me? What did you expect me to do? Turn a blind eye and pretend I didn’t see anything? Maybe you’d prefer it if I wished them a long and happy life together?”
• For the first time, Jaden was lost for words. Then, his jaw clenched in outrage. “You can’t even keep your own man, and you’re blaming others for stealing him? If you were any good, would he have left you for your sister? Instead of reflecting on yourself, you blame everyone else. You’re just like your useless mother!”
• Zoe shook violently.
• At her father’s harsh words, she stared at him in disbelief.
• Five years ago, Jaden had an affair and took Helen and Annie into the family. Only then did Zoe find out that she had a sister who was five years younger than she was.
• Her mother could not bear the shock and drove her car into the river, ending her own life.
• Fearing that Zoe would raise a stink, the Gil sent her abroad and washed their hands clean of her.
• In those years, if not for the small inheritance that her mother left her, she would have died while she was abroad.
• She always knew that her father and grandmother did not like her mother, but she did not expect that they would have such harsh comments for her mother even after her death.
• Her entire heart and body went cold for a moment. Then, she gave a mocking laugh.
• “Yes, I’m useless! After all, I don’t have a mom who was a mistress, so I didn’t inherit the ability to seduce men. Annie Gil truly surpassed her mother. My eyes are open to a whole new world.”
• To the side, Helen’s face instantly lost all color.
• Jaden bellowed furiously. “What did you say?”
• “You know exactly what I said!”
• “You!”
• “That’s enough!” Ciara suddenly shouted.
• Jaden wanted to say something more, but Helen tugged on his arm from the side.
• When they looked up, they saw Steven’s father Michael Anderson lead Steven Anderson and Annie Gil out of the interrogation room at the end of the corridor.
• Michael did not look pleased at all, and neither did Steven and Annie.
• Annie clung onto Steven’s arm, and her small face twisted as if she was enduring all kinds of hardships silently. Her eyes were rimmed red with tears, and she looked delicate and pitiful.
• The group of people suddenly rushed forward, full of concern. “Annie! Are you alright?”
• Annie shook her head and said in a muffled voice, “I’m fine.”
• Then, she looked up and stared at the person standing behind the crowd.
• “Zoe.”
• She called out softly as she walked forward, looking at Zoe guiltily and weakly.
• “I’m sorry. I didn’t expect you to come… Steven and I… We didn’t mean it, so please forgive us!”
• Zoe looked at her coldly, her face expressionless.
• Michael Anderson also sighed and stepped forward. “The Anderson family is at fault here, but we can’t change what’s already happened. Whatever compensation you want, just say it. We will definitely satisfy you.”
• Zoe sneered. “Compensation? Are you trying to just dismiss me with money?”
• Michael’s expression twisted as a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.
• He glared at Steven and thundered, “You useless bastard! You caused this, so get over here and explain yourself right now!”
• Steven glanced at Zoe with his face full of unwillingness, but he finally walked forward under his father’s intimidation.
• “Zoe, we’re not suitable for each other. Let’s annul our engagement!”
• Zoe was shocked.
• She felt like her heart had been cut open by a dull knife. It overflowed with pain.
• Although she already knew the outcome, she could not help but feel upset the moment she heard his words. A chill rose in her heart.
• She looked at the man in front of her. Her lips curled as her eyes started turning red.
• "Steven, how long have we been together?”
• “Six years.”
• “Six years? Hah! Who would have thought that we would spend six years with each other just to end up like this?”
• She caught him in bed with another woman, yet there was no guilt, no attempt in his heart to redeem himself, and there was not even an apology. All he had to say was a cold ‘we’re not suitable for each other’.
• Something broke in the bottom of her heart. She lifted her lips sarcastically and said without hesitation, “Alright, I agree.”
• Steven was startled, a little surprised by her decisiveness.
• He frowned and looked at her suspiciously. “Are you serious?”
• “We can annul the engagement, but I want the three companies Anderson Group just bought as compensation!”
• “What? Are you insane?!” Jaden roared before Michael and Steven could answer.
• Zoe glanced at him coldly. “We aren’t even married yet, but you’re already so considerate of them. Where is your manner?”
• “You!”
• “Alright.” Michael raised a hand and interrupted Jaden’s words. He looked at Zoe calmly.
• “I’ll agree to your conditions. When you bring your half of the marriage agreement to me, I’ll transfer the companies over to you.”
• “It’s a deal.”
• As Michael led the lawyer away, Jaden glared at Zoe and huffed in anger. Then, Helen and he also helped the old Mrs. Gil away.
• The only people left in the corridor were Zoe, Steven, and Annie.
• Zoe did not want to involve herself with them anymore, so she turned to leave with a cold face, but Annie’s anxious voice suddenly called from behind her.
• “Sister!”
• The next second, someone blocked her path.
• Annie’s pale face was covered in tears. She grabbed Zoe’s arm and trilled, “Sister, I’m sorry. I really didn’t mean to fall in love with Steven. Please don’t be mad at us. It’s all my fault. If you want to yell or hit me, just do it!”