All Chapters of Zero Mercy: The Aloof Ex's Meltdown: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Angela sighed. "It's a long story. Elijah and I used to date. We were actually about to get engaged."Evelyn was taken aback. Connecting the dots with what Angela had just said, she asked, "So you two broke up because of Serena?"A mocking sneer touched Angela's lips, and her eyes flashed with pure disgust. "Her? She needs every man on earth revolving around her. Whenever Elijah and I got even a little close, she'd throw a massive tantrum, acting like I was stealing her man."And Elijah just doted on her. Honestly, looking back, I'm glad we split. If I had actually married him, my life would have been miserable. I can't believe Carlton likes that kind of woman. Talk about terrible taste."Alvin chimed in teasingly. "Well, that just proves that Mr. Jensen has much better taste." Heath shot him a warning look.Evelyn looked confused."Serena once pursued Heath, but he turned her down instantly," Angela explained with a hint of satisfaction in her tone.Evelyn was stunned. She ha

Frowning, Evelyn quickly placed a hand over her stomach.In the living room, Carlton stood up and walked straight upstairs, completely indifferent to whether she stayed or went.Evelyn lingered by the door for a while, waiting until the baby inside her quieted down before she continued outside.Once in the courtyard, she sat on a bench to rest and clear her head.A few minutes later, having composed herself, she walked out of the villa.She got into the car."What did he want?" Heath asked.Evelyn pulled the contract from her bag and handed it to him. "He made me sign a non-compete agreement."Heath took the document, glanced over it briefly, and handed it back. "Carlton knows what you're capable of. He's likely just trying to hedge his bets, but it doesn't matter since you won't be working in the industry for a while anyway."Evelyn offered a murmur of agreement.Heath started the engine and drove away.By the time he dropped her off at Bloomfield Heights, it was already 10

Angela remained silent for a long time."Should we call Professor Jensen?" Evelyn suggested quietly.The moment she spoke, Angela's phone rang again. It was Heath.Angela answered, her voice a little raw. "Heath.""I heard about what happened," Heath said. "Did your father call you?"She murmured in assent. "He wants me to go to Velora Pavilion right now."Heath advised, "Go check things out first and see what the situation is. Don't do anything rash."He put extra emphasis on the last sentence."I know," Angela replied.She hung up and took a moment to collect herself. Turning to Evelyn, she said, "I'm so sorry, Evelyn. Let me drop you off at home first.""The subway station is right up ahead. I can just take the train," Evelyn replied.Her husband was retaliating against her friend to avenge his girlfriend, yet she was completely powerless to help. She couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, wondering if the words she had said to Carlton the other night had only made him

Carlton didn't answer, choosing instead to say, "See if there's anything you like."Only after they had walked a dozen yards away from the store did Evelyn finally lean against a wall and let out a long breath.For a man she barely used to see, she now kept running into him and his woman flaunting their happiness. It felt like a deliberate attempt by fate to mock her and leave her feeling completely humiliated.As Mason looked at her, his expression grew somber. He instinctively reached out to soothe her back, but caught himself mid-motion.Curling his fingers into a fist, he lowered his hand. "Let's find a place up ahead to sit."Evelyn shook her head. "I'm okay. I think I just want to go home.""Alright."They took the elevator down to the basement level and got into the car.Instead of starting the engine right away, Mason gripped the steering wheel, finally asking the question on his mind. "What… are your plans for the future?"He had always known Carlton didn't love Evely

Inside the car, the middle-aged man, Brent Stanton, drove while commenting, "Mr. Shaw Senior is definitely going to have a proper rematch with you and win one back."Dominic let out a cranky snort. "As if I'm afraid of him!"A family dinner was to be held at Walsh Manor that day. The Shaw and Walsh families had shared close ties for generations, complete with a history of intermarriage. Mason's mother, Jenna Walsh, was actually Dominic's second daughter, so the two families frequently visited and dined together.By the time Dominic arrived home, the Shaw family's cars were already parked in the driveway. The moment he stepped inside, the sound of laughter and chatter drifted from the living room.Seeing him return, his wife, Ellie Malone, couldn't help but say to Francine, "Dominic just can't sit still. He runs off to Asherton University every chance he gets."Dominic walked over and countered, "If I don't spend time somewhere vibrant and youthful, am I supposed to stare at a bunc