Chapter 34

Cynthia was ready to seize any opportunity to escape when she was taken aback by the sight of two people in the luxurious hall. A man and a woman sat on the couch, gazing at each other. The man exuded nobility and charm, while the woman gracefully adjusted his tie. Their closeness created a tender atmosphere reminiscent of the lead characters in the romantic films Yasmine adored. She was surprised that Janice and Zachary were there. Cynthia felt a surge of joy and was ready to speak when Zachary's cold, piercing gaze locked onto her. His demeanor was harsh and detached. It was clear that her absence for a night didn't faze him at all. She was merely insignificant. An inexplicable discomfort washed over her. Zachary was taken aback to see Cynthia with Liam here, holding arms. His eyebrows shot up in disbelief. He couldn't fathom how she had been eager to leave yesterday, only to spend the entire night with this old man. The memory of their kiss in the car made him feel sick. He wo