She had no choice but to mention Old Mr. Ford.
Xavier was naturally fearful of him, and he took a deep breath before sneering, âNot bad, you even managed to convince that old man.â Zetaâs brows furrowed upon hearing their exchange. She turned to Stella. âYou know Old Mr. Ford?â
Xavier rubbed his wrist, âIâve already warned you that this woman isnât decent, and you had better stay away from her. Sheâs the culprit behind Weston and Guinevere calling off their engagementâ¦â
Although she was very shocked, she hated the tone Xavier used to lecture her even more.
Her voice darkened with displeasure, âWho do you think you are? Weâve already broken off our engagement. Who are you to teach me a lesson?â She had never spoken so harshly to Xavier before.
His face fell, âZeta, Iâm saying this for your own goodâ¦â Before he could complete his sentence, Stella stood in front of Zeta. âDid you not hear what she said? She doesnât want to see you and has nothing to do with you whatsoever! Old Mr. Ford has also warned you not to bother her any further. Bring your Daisy with you and scram far away!â
Daisyâs face turned pale.
This wasnât the Ella she knew.
When did she become so fierce and aggressive?
Zeta didnât expect Ella to be so forthright in standing up for her.
Based on their interactions during this period, she had found Stella a weak and timid woman.
Otherwise, she wouldnât have chosen to take this medicine instead of blaming it on her partner.
She collected herself and looked calmly at the man before her, âElla is right. No matter your motives, we no longer have anything to do with each other. Iâm also not as good as you say, to be the only doctor capable of seeing Daisy. So please donât come bothering me from now on.â
Xavier had never faced such obstacles with Zeta. He had gotten used to Zeta looking admiringly and lovingly at him.
He always saw her as a young girl, and never as a fully grown, mature woman.
Anger rose in his chest.
âEven if our engagement is called off, weâve known each other since childhood, and I see you as a sister. Donât get involved with someone like Ella. A woman like her would stoop at nothing to get what she wants!â
Smack!
Zeta raised her hand and slapped his cheek.
âFirstly, she is my patient. Secondly, even my grandparents donât interfere with who I befriend. What gives you the right to nit-pick on my decisions?â âYou hit meâ¦you hit me just because of this woman?â
âSo what if I did?â Zeta sneered, âDonât think that I have no temper! Iâll call for security if you donât scram right away!â Daisy pulled Xavierâs sleeve. âForget it, letâs go.â She took a deep look at Ella, a tinge of awe in her eyes.
Seems like she wasnât just capable of winning over men; she was capable enough to win Zetaâs heart, enough for Zeta to stand up for her. Of course, it could be partly due to Zetaâs animosity toward her, but she could tell that Ella was sharp enough to use Zetaâs hatred toward her to her advantage.
It was certainly not wise to underestimate Ella.
Xavier had never received such terrible treatment before and naturally did not want to stay here a moment longer. He turned on bis heels and left.
âDonât blame me for not warning you. If you find yourself deceived by her, donât come crying to me!â
Zeta saw the two disappear around the corner, and the door slammed behind them with considerable force.
Along the corridor.
Xavier halted in his footsteps as he stared in disbelief at the door that had just slammed shut. He just couldnât hold back that surge of anger in his heart.
How dare she slam the door on him!