Chapter 104
Zoe was ecstatic, snapping dozens of photos, slipping in a few shots of Frederick’s profile and face in the process.
At one point, Zoe headed to the restroom.
She was in such a good mood that she emerged humming a tune.
As she passed a supply closet, the door swung open. A hand shot out, roughly hauling her inside.
The door slammed shut with a heavy thud.
Zoe paled in terror. She opened her mouth to scream, only to realize the man with the murderous expression was Tristan Kingsley.
Forcing the shriek back down her throat, she lowered her voice like a thief caught in the act.
“What are you doing here p>
“What do you think?” Tristan’s face was livid.
“Last time you said you’d come home to be with me. How many days has it been? From the looks of it, you’re so wrapped up in playing house with Frederick that you’ve forgotten all about me p>
He grabbed her chin, his dark, furious eyes boring into hers.
“Are you falling in love with Frederick p>
Zoe froze for a second before fiercely smacking his hand away, hissing her retort.
“I am carrying your child, and you’re accusing me of falling for another man? Do you hear how crazy you sound? Felix is dead. Who else can I rely on besides Frederick? I’d love to rely on you, but would your dad or my mom ever agree to it? Would you dare announce to the world that we’re more than just step-siblings? If you say yes, I’ll pack up this baby and leave with you right now p>
Seeing Tristan’s aggressive posture soften slightly, she buried her face in her hands and started to cry.
“I’m pregnant! Not only do I have to play games with all those shrewd people in the Fairchild family, but I also have to deal with Frederick’s wife bullying me constantly. Do you think this is easy for me? If I wasn’t terrified they’d find out about you and ruin your life, I would have given up a long time ago p>
The dark fury vanished from Tristan’s eyes completely. Heart aching, he pulled Zoe into his arms.
“Frederick’s wife is bullying you? What is she doing to you p>
“What do you think?” Zoe leaned into his embrace.
“She doesn’t have any kids of her own, and she’s terrible with people. She’s just jealous that everyone likes my sweet personality, so she’s constantly scheming against me behind my back p>
Tristan’s anger flared up on her behalf. “How dare she touch what’s mine?” he snapped harshly.
“How dare she bully you like that? Just wait. I’ll make sure she pays for it p>
Zoe’s lips curved into a smug smile. Seeing that her tactic had worked, she was about to add more fuel to the fire when the steady sound of footsteps reached her ears.
A second later, through the wooden door, came Frederick’s voice.
“Zoe p>
“Zoe p>
The color instantly drained from Zoe’s face. She shoved Tristan away and pressed her ear flat against the door.
After calling out several times without an answer, Frederick’s voice grew distinctly panicked.
“Zoe is missing! Quick, check the yacht’s security footage p>
Zoe’s knees buckled, and she nearly collapsed onto the floor. She whipped her head toward Tristan her face flushed red and purple with sheer panic.
“What do we do now p>
She shoved hard at Tristan’s chest, her voice cracking as she teetered on the verge of tears.
“Think of something! If Frederick checks the cameras and sees us together, we are completely screwed p>