Chapter 12 Tenderness That Belonged To Someone Else

Apart from strangers coming and going, Zayn Guggenheim did not see anything. He frowned, hid the irritation in his heart, and accompanied Jenny Lenig into the restaurant. Zayn had to rush back to the mansion when he got a call from his grandfather. His upset face turned darker when he noticed Lindsey Juhl eating with the old man. In the presence of the old man, Zayn finished his meal in silence and waited until the old man had eaten and gone to rest. Only then he dragged Lindsey up from her seat and went straight to the second floor. He flung her hard against the wall when they stepped into the room. She felt the impact on her entire body, making her mind more aware. She looked up at the handsome, chiseled face in front of her. Zayn's face was expressionless as if the person she saw outside was a completely different person. They were so close, yet she could not feel a hint of warmth from him. "This is your tactic?" Zayn snorted, revealing the mockery and disgust in his eyes. "I didn't." Lindsey's eyes were frank, but apart from these words, she did not have any other explanation. She knew that to Zayn, whatever she said was worthless. "Don't even think about scheming on who you shouldn’t." Zayn uttered these words and left without looking back at her. Lindsey lost her strength and almost fell to the ground. She could still smell the lingering cologne Zayn left behind. She had to leave! That night, Lindsey was restless and could not sleep a wink. She arrived at the office early in the morning and was called into a meeting by Lydia. "Lindsey, it’s not that I want to put the fault on you. I know that you can’t be blamed for such a situation, but you have to think of a way to solve this. Otherwise, I really can’t protect you!" Thinking of Lydia's words, Lindsey felt an incoming headache! Lindsey could not stay in the Guggenheim mansion anymore and she had to find another place to live. If she was out of a job, it would be harder for her to survive in the outside world. When Lindsey was deep in contemplation, Fenly, who had always been at odds with her, suddenly came over and threw a document in front of her. "Lydia asked me to get you a client." Lydia? Lindsey stood there confused. Even if Lydia had given the order, she did not entirely believe that Fenly would be kind enough to listen. "This is your last chance. Make the most of it!" Fenly did not give Lindsey any room to think about it and turned around, gracefully returning to her desk with a disdainful look on her face. Lindsey was hesitant at first, but she thought of how things were not in her control anymore. Without this case, she would have been fired this month! She clenched her fist and made up her mind. Gritting her teeth, she got up to get ready. She had no other choice! Watching Lindsey take up this client, the corner of Fenly’s mouth curled up. The appointment was set at an entertainment club. When Lindsey walked to the entrance, she paused in her steps when she saw people bustling in and out. It was one of the largest entertainment clubs in the Capital and many businessmen liked to make dealings here, which was no excuse. It was just that... Lindsey’s guts were telling her that something was off. At this time, she could not be timid. Lindsey took a deep breath to settle her nerves before she feigned calmness and strutted inside. "Mr. Lee, you're doing great! Have another drink!" "Haha, you're the best!" ...... Before opening the door to the private room, she could hear the drunk conversation coming from inside. Lindsey's hands trembled a little, but she repeatedly convinced herself that she must take up this client. She pushed open the door to the private room and saw a fat man sitting on the sofa. He looked to be in his forties and had a bald patch in the middle of his head. At a glance, Lindsey could tell that he was a typical usually over-indulgent middle-aged man. On his left and right, beautiful and coquettish women were hugging him. The scene in front of her was hard to digest. Lindsey instantly understood Fenly's intentions for giving her this case and wanted to leave at once. Before she could turn around to leave, an obscene voice called out to her.