Chapter 361 Confrontation
“Zach!”
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Selina rushed forward to help Zacharias up, her eyes brimming with tears. She shot a look full of accusation at Jonathan, who was holding Anneliese in his arms and hadn’t even spared them a glance.
“Mr. Fullbuster, as the saying goes, even a brief marriage leaves lasting ties. Zacharias heard Anne was here and came just to greet her and bring a birthday cake. For the past 14 years, it’s always been like this. Do we really have to fight?”
Selina’s mouth was truly venomous.
As soon as she finished, Anneliese felt Jonathan’s arm tighten around her waist.
She quickly patted his tense chest twice in a soothing gesture, saying, “Honey, you’re the one who brought me here tonight, and I ended up meeting the two people I hate most.
“My mood is ruined. How are you going to make it up to me?”
As she spoke, her small hand shifted from patting to poking his chest.
She was acting utterly spoiled.
Since they’d already kissed shamelessly just moments ago, she no longer felt pressured to hold back.
Selina’s words were clearly meant to upset Jonathan and make him angry, like her. She did it out of jealousy.
Hence, Anneliese was trying to make her even more jealous.
When Anneliese called Zacharias the person she hated most, Jonathan instantly felt better. Lowering his gaze, he caught her restless hand, brought it to his lips, and kissed it gently.
His voice was hoarse but indulgent as he said, “Baby, it’s my fault. I never thought someone could show up uninvited, shamelessly wrap it up in such lofty words, and make it sound so fresh and refined.”
Jessica immediately burst into laughter, while Carter and the others smirked in disdain.
Selina flushed with shame, her heart souring at Jonathan’s open display of affection for Anneliese.
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Setting the cake on the coffee table, she pulled on Zacharias‘ arm. “Zacharias, forget it. Anne isn’t the same as before. Let’s not force things. Come on, everyone’s still waiting to celebrate your birthday.”
She tried to drag him away, clinging to her dignity.
Jessica couldn’t hold back a scoff. “Selina, from the way you talk, it’s like you two sc*m weren’t the ones who first betrayed Annie.”
Selina had been subtly implying that Anneliese turned her back on everyone after climbing up to Jonathan.
However, Carter and the others didn’t know the full story. If they misunderstood and believed Selina, that would ruin Anneliese’s reputation.
Jessica refused to allow that.
Pointing a finger at Selina, she snapped, “You fake rich girl stole more than 20 years of affection meant for Annie. Not only that, but you stirred up trouble everywhere–hired killers, tried to murder her, and when you failed, you still shamelessly seduced another woman’s husband.
“Now that Annie has stepped aside and let you two be together, she’s finally found true love. She’s with Mr. Fullbuster, who’s top–tier in every way, wise, and discerning. Yet, you two are still jumping around in jealousy?
you tricked
“Look at yourself. Do you really think Mr. Fullbuster and his friends would believe the words of a vicious woman guilty of attempted murder? What is this, the old days where fools into being brain–dead for 10 years with just a few lies?”
Everyone went speechless.
Jessica’s words made them feel as if they believed even a little, that would make them brain- dead fools.
Selina paled under the tirade, leaning into Zacharias‘ arms and bursting into tears.
At last, Zacharias pulled his attention away from Anneliese. Holding Selina, he glared at Jessica.
“Accusations need proof. Everyone in Baytree says the Johnson Family’s adopted daughter had an affair with Marcus. You even secretly had his child before you were of age…”
Selina gasped. “Ms. Sweeting, is that true?”
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Jessica’s face went pale, her breath catching.
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Those slanders and rumors were like invisible hands–no matter how many times she told herself not to care, they always returned at the worst moment, choking her until she could hardly breathe.
Anneliese’s expression hardened. She pushed Jonathan’s arm aside, ready to confront Zacharias.
However, Jonathan held her back. “It’s fine. You don’t have to.”
She turned and saw Zane already stepping forward to shield Jessica. His eyes locked coldly on Zacharias.
“Mr. Shaw, to spread malicious rumors about a young woman in front of a lawyer–whether in law or morality–only proves you’re worthless trash.
“No wonder your wife left you without hesitation, abandoned the darkness, and devoted herself to Jonathan instead.”
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Chapter 362 I Want Cuddles and Kisses
