Countermeasure
Even though Zack appeared to be a bit childish compared to Jonathan, who had a more noble and
graceful air around him, Zack was still charmingly handsome.
He had a dashing look, and he carried the energy that young people had, which made him the type of
person who would easily tempt others to fall for him.
However, at that moment, he was wearing a cold expression, colder than a fall’s breeze. After glancing at
Lucille arrogantly for a moment, he shifted his line of sight away.
Zack’s steeled look stunned Lucille a little. Suddenly, countless questions rushed into her mind, though
she had to pretend to be calm. “What happened, Zack? We can resolve it together if you let me know
what’s bothering you.”
His expression was neutral as he stared annoyingly at the anticipating look in her eyes with slightly
furrowed eyebrows.
Her eyes immediately became wet when she saw the change in his expression. “Did I do something
wrong, Zack? Tell me what’s wrong and I’ll do it better. I promise I’ll change, okay? I love you. You’re the
only one I have left. I can’t leave you, so don’t chase me away, okay? Back then, you promised to take
care of me. Do you not want me anymore? In that case, why did you give me hope? There must be
some misunderstanding, Zack. Say something! You’re scaring me.”
Fear and anxiety colored her face as tears streamed down her cheeks. Her voice sounded like she was
choking. She grabbed his shirt tightly with her cold, small hands.
He tried to pull away from her, but he failed each time.
The reason he still acted in a pretty reasonable manner, despite feeling disappointed with her actions,
was because she was technically his first true lover.
He looked away and uttered firmly in a hoarse voice, “You know what you did. I’m showing you mercy
right now, so stop asking and leave!”
If he hadn’t made his way to Shappiray Mansion impulsively last night, he wouldn’t have known there
was a hidden camera in his and Michaela’s mansion, and that Lucille was the one who installed it.
A revelation like that made him feel scared.
When he thought about how the woman who once slept next to him didn’t seem to be as pure and simple
as she appeared, his back was covered in a cold sweat. It was the first time he truly felt sorry for
Michaela.
He felt like an idiot being played by Lucille like a fiddle.
With nowhere to vent the rage in his heart, he ran to the pub and drank there all night. To his surprise,
that was just the appetizer. The morning news was worse because it made him question how much of
her he knew was genuine, if at all.
At that moment, Zack was on the verge of exploding in fury. Despite his attempts to keep it suppressed,
Lucille provoked him again and again, as though she didn’t see his anger at all.
“Are you referring to the news in the morning? I didn’t do that, Zack. True, that person was working in a
magazine company, but she’s my classmate. Originally, she invited me for coffee, and we were just
having a chat. How would I know she would use my relationship with Michaela for her own selfish gain? I
didn’t notice she was following me! Yes, it was my fault that I didn’t find out in time, but I really didn’t
mean to hurt Michaela! No matter what happened between us, it was just a family affair. There’s no way I
would do a thing like that! Don’t tell me you believe it, Zack. Am I really that vicious in your eyes?”
In the past, Zack wouldn’t have suspected anything.
In his heart, Lucille was a pure and kind-hearted woman, unlike anything he saw on the news. However,
after last night, he just found it funny.
His lips curved upward in a sarcastic manner while danger shone in his cold look. He asked in a deep,
sullen voice, “Okay, what about last night? Are you going to tell me that’s a coincidence, too?”
The moment he finished, he threw the camera inside his pocket to her. “I believe you know what this is.
Or do you want to read the fingerprint identification report I got? I never thought you’re such a scheming
woman, Lucille.”
When Lucille saw the camera, she froze.
Indeed, she was the one who put it there.
Her plan was to gift it to Michaela at the wedding. However, Jonathan’s appearance saved her the
trouble.
She was going to Sommer Gardens to retrieve it. However, it was discovered before she could do that.
As far as she knew, Zack didn’t have that kind of awareness. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been that
fearless facing him. That meant it was Jonathan who ruined that part of her plan.
She would’ve panicked if she hadn’t accounted for it in her master plan. The camera being discovered
just meant she was given an opportunity to take her plan in another direction.
Lucille calmed herself and picked up the camera. Then she looked at Zack with disappointment.
“So, this is the reason you drank all night outside?” She wiped her tear away and revealed a self-
deprecating smile.
“Indeed, I was the one who put it in Sommer Gardens!” Instead of hiding the truth, she revealed a twisted
version of it. “I thought it was going to be the last time we ever met, which was why I put it there to record
one last precious memory I could revisit. I didn’t think things would turn out like this.”
He was pursing his lips tightly. It was clear he didn’t believe her.
She smiled and pulled out a plane ticket from her bag. “I can tell you don’t believe me. Consider this the
proof that I’m telling the truth. I was going to leave right after you and Michaela’s wedding and live out
the rest of my life with the memories of us together. What happened afterward was something I never
thought would happen! Do you really think I was intentionally ruining your wedding? I didn’t do anything
at all!”
He grabbed the ticket and glanced at her suspiciously.
The first thing he saw was the date on the ticket. It was the day after his and Michaela’s wedding. This…
There’s no way she can change the date on the ticket, no matter how capable she is. Does this mean I
really did misunderstand her intentions?
Just as he lifted his head, his heart still filled with doubt, he saw her smiling plainly at him. “I didn’t realize
there wasn’t even a shred of trust between us anymore. In that case, forget it!”
Lucille grabbed the ticket and camera before putting both items on the cabinet next to the door. Her voice
still sounded gentle, but there was an undeniable coldness to it.
“It’s a blessing that I was able to love you, Zack. As you said earlier, we should part ways while our
relationship is still amicable instead of tainting the last memories we had of each other. In any case, I
hope I resolved your misunderstanding. Take care of yourself, Zack.” The moment she finished, she
turned around without hesitation and left.
She didn’t even take the box that Zack had packed up for her.
If she had kept crying and begging for forgiveness, perhaps Zack wouldn’t have hesitated. Her firm
attitude successfully made him question his suspicions.
When he thought about the disappointment in her expression as she left, he felt horrible. In the end, he
couldn’t let it go and chased after her. “Lucille…”
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