Chapter 202

Cyrus reached home around 1:00 am. Zoey wasn't asleep yet as she was waiting for him in the living room. "Where did you go?" Zoey asked. "I went to the Foster Group," Cyrus replied. "Did you meet with Margot?" Zoey asked. "Yes, I did. But she didn't want to work with me," Cyrus replied. "That makes sense. Nobody would dare to make that decision. The four major families have a pact. Whoever breaks will be in big trouble," Zoey remarked. "The pact is just for show," Cyrus replied with a laugh. "They're all scheming against each other behind their backs. She just needs some time to think it over." This was the first time their conversation felt so casual as if they were an old married couple. "Are you hungry?" Zoey asked. "Yes," Cyrus replied. "I'll make you some spaghetti," Zoey said. "Just let Rachel do it," Cyrus suggested. "It's fine. She had a long day today. And you were harsh to her," Zoey insisted. Zoey wasn't the spoiled type. She was always considerate and reasona