Chapter 67

The other guests were sharp, too. Seeing the heavyweights leave early, they were certain the situation was complex and there was no point in staying. They had come to make friends with people of a higher caliber. Now that those figures had left, they saw no need to remain.

In no time, the banquet, initially filled with many guests, had only a few remaining—minor celebrities and social media influencers. The internet was filled with criticisms of Judy and Calvin. Judy's reputation was completely ruined; she would be forever branded a homewrecker.

When Karen returned, Judy was crying, hugging Calvin, and looking utterly aggrieved. Members of the Kennedy family also looked displeased. Seeing Karen, Roxanne said angrily, “Elvira went too far. How could she make this known to everyone? How can Judy face anyone now?”

Karen said sternly, “Judy, remember this: only the weak need tears. You are the future heir of the Willis family. You don’t need tears. Since it’s happened, go and solve it. Crying won’t solve the problem. Don’t be so conflicted over such a trivial matter.”

“Okay, Grandma,” Judy said. “I’ll do as you say.” She wiped away her tears and put on a tough look. She truly hated Elvira.

Tonight was supposed to be her most glorious moment, but it was ruined by Elvira. It ended up being the most embarrassing moment of her life, completely ruining her reputation.

There was a commotion. Shirtless and holding his pants, John ran downstairs, pointed at Karen, and scolded, “Damn old lady, you promised to give me Elvira! What do you mean by giving me a fake now?”

Stacy’s clothes were also in a mess as she ran downstairs. At first, she hated Elvira for scheming against her. Later, she analyzed the situation: she wasn't favored in the Willis family. Karen hated Stacy’s mother and, by extension, Stacy. Marrying a wealthy man seemed difficult, so she thought, ‘I might as well force John to marry me after what happened today. After all, John is a rich kid.’

“Grandma, you have to stand up for me,” Stacy said. “I lost my virginity today. John, you have to take responsibility!” She stepped forward to grab John.

“I’m not going to fucking take responsibility!” John said. “Don’t touch me! None of you from the Willis family are good people. I’ve been fooled big time!” He certainly didn't want to take responsibility. He thought, “This woman isn’t even worth a strand of Elvira’s hair. I’d only take responsibility if I were crazy!”

John was afraid Stacy would pester him, so he turned and ran off. Seeing the man who was so passionate about her earlier now showing such disdain, Stacy burst into tears.

Karen scolded Stacy sternly, “Hurry up and get in. Is it not embarrassing enough?”

Feeling utterly wronged, Stacy ran away in tears.

In the car, Zach hugged Elvira tightly and asked which part of her body felt unwell. Elvira rested her head on his shoulder and said gently, “I felt a bit dizzy when I was hit, but I’m fine now. It shouldn’t be anything serious.”

“Close your eyes and rest for a while,” Zach said. “Let’s go to the hospital for an X-ray.” He gently touched the back of her head. Even though there was no bleeding, a bump was forming. An intense sense of menace flashed in his eyes.

Elvira sensed his anger and tightened her grip on him. She leaned forward and kissed his lips. “Finally, I’ve successfully taken the first step of revenge today. I’m very happy!”

“Really fine,” she said.

“Don’t move, or you’ll get dizzy again,” Zach said. “I’ve always known that you’re amazing!” He held her neck to make her more comfortable.

Seeing Zach’s careful demeanor, as if he was afraid she might feel uncomfortable, warmed Elvira’s heart. However, she didn’t want to listen to him; she just wanted to kiss him again. “Zach, you know what?” she said. “The luckiest thing in my life is marrying you!”

When Zach heard Elvira’s confession, his gaze intensified. “Elvira, don’t seduce me right now,” he said. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to control myself and end up hurting you.”

Elvira widened her eyes and looked at him, saying, “When did I seduce you?”

“Your confession just now was seduction,” Zach said. “It’s extremely seductive!” When he heard her words earlier, he wished he could hold her tight against his body. He couldn’t handle such seduction from her.

Elvira was speechless. She thought, I was just talking about my true feelings. How come it ended up as seducing him?

“You kissing me is also seduction,” Zach said. “You know I can’t resist your seduction.” Zach leaned over and kissed her, their lips and teeth coming into contact.

“Even if you just stand in front of me, that’s considered seduction too,” Zach said. “Whenever I look at you, my body becomes unusually excited. You know that.” Zach believed his body’s physical reactions accurately reflected his feelings and desires. Elvira was his best stimulant.

Elvira’s face was extremely flushed. She thought, This guy’s words are too irresistible.

When they arrived at the hospital, Zach insisted on a full body checkup for Elvira. Elvira was carried by him to various examination rooms. The results indicated that Elvira was in good health, and the blows she received didn’t cause any major harm. The bump would go down on its own.

It was only then that Zach was at ease and took Elvira home.

The first thing Elvira did when she got home was take off her gown and hang it in the wardrobe. She had already removed her jewelry in the car. Knowing the value of these things, Elvira hadn’t been particularly bothered while at the banquet. However, after leaving the hotel, she found them very heavy.

Elvira was exhausted. She had a lot of questions to ask Zach and Tracy, but she wanted to rest. She decided to wait until she felt more refreshed to ask, not feeling the need to address her questions immediately.

Seeing Elvira’s weary expression, Zach offered to help her take a bath. In the bathtub, as he looked at her graceful figure, it was getting hard for him to control himself. Elvira, amused, looked at Zach, who was like a hungry wolf wanting to devour her but restraining his desire. She reached out, grabbed his collar, pulled him into the bathtub, and took the initiative to kiss him.

Zach felt her initiative and passion, and his body became even more excited. He kissed her back, and their lips and tongues intertwined. Elvira’s hand moved down his chest, all the way to his hard part, to help him relieve it.

In the bathtub, the water rippled, and suggestive voices that made one blush could continuously be heard.

Elvira was fatigued and sleepy. She didn’t even know how she would get back to bed. After Zach helped her dry off, he carefully blow-dried her long hair. Then, he cleaned himself up and went to bed to hold Elvira in his arms. He kissed Elvira’s forehead lovingly and closed his eyes in satisfaction.

When Elvira woke up the next day, Zach was no longer in bed. After getting up, she went to the dining room and saw a sticky note left by Zach on the fridge. The message read: [Breakfast is in the kitchen. Heat it in the microwave before eating. Don’t eat it cold. I have some urgent matters at work, so I’ll leave first. I’ll have lunch with you at noon.]

Elvira couldn’t help but smile as she looked at the adorable sticky note. It was very cute, but Zach’s sharp handwriting created an endearing contrast. She wasn’t in a hurry to have breakfast. Remembering the incident with the gown, she called Tracy…