Semua Bab You Left Me for Your Secretary, so Why Are You Begging at My Wedding?: Bab 271 - Bab 280

“Okay, that’s good.”Liz stood up and glanced at him. “It’s getting late. I should head home.”“Alright. What do you want for breakfast tomorrow? I’ll make it for you.”She shook her head. “No need. You already work so hard. Don’t wake up early just to cook for me.”William was about to say something when Liz’s phone rang. Seeing Jane’s name on the screen, Liz looked at him. “I’ll get going. See you tomorrow.”She answered the call as she walked to the door. “Jane, what’s up?”“Liz, your parents are planning a welcome-home party for Mandy. I heard it’s going to be at the Cloud Hotel, the most luxurious place in Stanley City. Did they tell you?”Liz paused mid-step, her gaze lowering. “No. I guess they don’t plan to.”Even though she had returned to the Smith family, her relationship with Kimberly and Michael was still strained. They rarely included her in anything.“They already sent an invitation to our family,” Jane said. “Want me to take you with me? We can crash the party

“Alright, I got it.”After hanging up, Liz jumped out of bed, washed up, and changed. Less than twenty minutes later, she was at the door.Jane pulled up in a bright red Porsche Panamera that turned heads immediately on the street.Liz climbed in, buckled her seatbelt, and before she could say a word, Jane started the engine.“Let’s go! Today I’m going to find you a dress that stuns the whole crowd. You’ll be the star of the night!”Her over-the-top enthusiasm made Liz burst out laughing.Half an hour later, Jane parked in front of the city’s largest mall.The two of them got out, and Jane handed her keys to the valet. “Thanks.”It was only nine in the morning, but the place was already crowded. They took the elevator straight up to the eighth floor, where all the high-end designer boutiques were located.After browsing through a few stores, Jane finally spotted a dress she liked.“Excuse me, could you bring me that gown?”“Hi, I’d like to try that one. Do you have it in the

For a split second, Riley wanted nothing more than to rip the dress right off Liz.But almost instantly, her lips curved into a smile.“Ms. Smith, you really do look stunning in that dress. Clearly, you were the one it was made for.”Her smile was so warm it was impossible to see even a hint of displeasure.Liz glanced back at her. “Thank you, Ms. Henderson. I didn’t expect it to fit me either.”Riley’s smile deepened. “That only proves you’ve got the figure for it.”“Thanks.”“I’ve got other things to take care of, so I won’t intrude on you and Ms. Stone any longer. See you next time.”After Riley and the elegant older woman left, Jane leaned toward Liz. “By the way, did you notice the way that woman with Riley was looking at you? It felt…strange. Do you know her?”Liz shook her head. “No. I don’t.”“Maybe I was imagining it. Anyway, since we’ve got the dress sorted, let’s pick out shoes, grab some lunch, and then head off for hair and makeup this afternoon.”“Sounds good.”

Mrs. Smith Sr. nodded. “Alright, have a seat.”Once Liz sat down, Mrs. Smith Sr. finally spoke. “Mr. Ziegler Sr.’s eldest son and daughter-in-law are preparing for a divorce. When he asked around for a divorce lawyer, someone recommended you. The moment I arrived, he mentioned it to me and said he wanted to hire you for his son.”Liz was taken aback. The son and daughter-in-law Mr. Ziegler Sr. was talking about often appeared on television. They had always seemed loving, never once caught up in any negative rumors. Why would they suddenly be getting a divorce?And even if they were, wasn’t this the kind of scandal a family like theirs would keep behind closed doors? Why bring it up so openly, and at a party of all places?She turned toward Mr. Ziegler Sr. “Mr. Ziegler Sr., I’ll need to understand the basic situation first. With a divorce, the biggest issue will usually be the division of marital assets.”“Yes, their situation is complicated, and it’s hard to explain right now. Why

“Do you want me to pick you up later? It’s not safe for you to be out so late on your own.”“No need. Jane will drive me back once it’s over. You’ve been pulling long hours in surgery lately. Get some rest tonight.”“Alright, then I won’t keep you. Have fun.”After ending the call, Liz touched her warm cheeks, unable to stop the smile tugging at her lips.As she turned away, a figure slowly stepped out from behind the heavy curtains. Zac’s eyes followed her retreating back, filled with sorrow.Back when he used to work late nights at the office, Liz had always spoken to him the same way, softly urging him to rest. But now, all that tenderness belonged to another man.And no matter how unwilling he was to accept it, he had no right to compete with William anymore.Liz returned to Jane’s side. They lingered a while longer, during which several men asked Liz to dance. She turned them all down.Jane, meanwhile, looked toward the center of the dance floor, itching to join in. But wi