Semua Bab Mr. Webb, Make Your Move!: Bab 311 - Bab 320

Yosef gave her a cold look. "Didn't you say you wanted to pay for the ride?"Zara gritted her teeth. Yosef no longer drove slowly. He floored the gas pedal, speeding up in a second and whipping around a big mountain curve. Zara was not ready, and her body slammed against the car door, only to be yanked back by the seatbelt.The bump did not hurt her, but she felt really frustrated. Her eyes were red and angry as she glared at him.Yosef's hand tightened on the wheel. He slowed down just a little. His voice was sharp. "I never knew you were so fiery. Nothing I do is right, whether I agree with you or not."If anyone else had said those words, they might have sounded like they were saying, "I just don't know what to do with you," or "You're really giving me a hard time." The words would contain a kind of loving frustration. It was Yosef who said them, however, so all Zara could hear was annoyance.Zara was the kind of person who was usually calm and patient. She was able to keep h

Zara had a deep sleep and only woke up when the clock showed it was already after seven in the morning.She was in a shared hospital ward, separated from the next bed by a curtain. She could hear the other patient's family chatting and checking in on them even with the curtain. However, her side was silent.Yosef was gone.She was not sure when he left, probably sometime last night.Zara never really expected Yosef to stay with her in the hospital all night.Westwood winters were chilly, and the window was open by a small crack. It let in the gentle morning breeze. Her bed was near the window, and it felt cool, so she snuggled deeper into her blanket.Her head was still spinning a little, and her muscles ached from the fever that had broken.She figured Stefan would be awake by now, so she grabbed her phone and called him.He picked up quickly.After a cough, Zara said, "Mr. Schmidt, I took care of the Hoster family's issue last night.""What happened?" he asked.Zara explai

After Zara's IV drip finished, it was just after eight in the morning. She lay in the hospital bed, her hair a mess as she thought about checking out and heading back to the hotel. She planned to rest until the afternoon and then go to the office.As she was about to throw back her blanket, she heard a long, teasing call, "Honey." It echoed from the door. Zara's eyes flickered with annoyance. She peeked out from behind the curtain. Of course, it was Yaxley.He spotted her too, and his grin grew wider. "Ms. Lowry, you're awake? Perfect timing! I brought you breakfast. Have it while it's still warm."Yaxley had his arms full of big and small bags, which he set down on the bedside table. "I wasn't sure what you'd like, so I got a little of everything. Choose whatever you fancy."Zara watched him closely, feeling uneasy. "How did you find out I was in the hospital?"Did Stefan tell him? She had not given Stefan the details of her hospital or ward number. How did he find her so accur

The moment he brought up what happened at Rofey Manor, Zara felt a cold wind rush through her. It seemed to seep right into her bones, and it hurt.That was when she saw, yet again, how little Yosef thought of her and how cruel he could be. She even had nightmares about Yosef demanding she pay back for his tricks by stripping... She would wake up each time scared. Even though it was still in the wee hours, she would not be able to sleep anymore as her chest would be tight with worry. Her getting sick so suddenly was not just because of the new environment or the stress from work; it was also because she was worrying too much.Her throat was still sore, and she managed to say, "Are those two things even comparable?"Yosef noticed she was paler than the night before but said nothing.Zara held her breath, pulled her hand back, and finished inputting the PIN code. She had successfully transferred 40 grand to Yosef. Her voice was hoarse as she said, "Mr. Webb, make sure you take

Jane's face turned red with embarrassment when she realized she was being insulted. "I wasn't trying to be difficult. It was her..."Yaxley cut in, "You weren't, but I'm the one paying. So, I get to decide who I invite. And I don't want to invite you. Could you please leave? You're really bothering me."Jane could not take the humiliation and shot Zara a bitter look.Zara just stood there, calm as ever.Jane left with her head down.Yaxley walked over to Zara.Zara knew he was on her side and did not want to seem unthankful. She said earnestly, "Thanks, Mr. Lark, but you didn't have to go that far.""No way. If someone picks on you, I'll stand up to them," Yaxley said with a grin and then turned to everyone. He announced, "Today, you can eat, drink, and have fun on Ms. Lowry's dime. And since I'm the one who likes her, I'll take care of the bill."Zara was exasperated.He was always doing this—showing everyone that he was her admirer...."Mr. Webb?" a client whispered nearb