Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 29 Gratification

Surprised by Zachary’s presence, William nervously dropped his jaw.

F&M Apparel wasn’t just popular around the world, but it was also dominating the local market. Anyone in the clothing industry could instantly recognize Zachary, F&M Apparel’s president. After all, the man’s face always made it to the cover page of fashion magazines as the trendsetter for the country’s fashion.

Hastily, William sprung up from his seat and revealed an expression of humility. “I didn’t realize you were here, President Yates.”

Zachary stonily glared at the Andersons. He stayed outside and overheard their conversation, choosing not to get involved to avoid troubling Nicole, only for the conversation to gradually grow overbearing. “My chief designer was being ridiculed right here, and if I pretended not to hear it, outsiders would surely look down on F&M Apparel and its members.” His intonation, his face, and his aura were nothing but cold and belligerent.

other hand, with Hayden resting in her arms, Nicole

crossed his hands as he lowered his eyes. “It’s nothing like that. We’re a family, after all. The quarrel you heard earlier

their disgusting faces and squinted his eyes, saying, “In the last five

intensified. Judging from Zachary’s words, it was obvious that Nicole was important to him. William thought that if he could draw Nicole back to the Anderson

as he pulled out a jade bracelet from his pocket, ingratiatingly stating, “Nicole, this belonged to your

card. “I wanted to give this back to you when your mother passed away, but I never could find you after so many years of searching,” he said so earnestly as he reached out his slightly shaking, wrinkled hand,

belonged to her mother. She pursed her lips wordlessly, thinking that was what William was supposed to do, so she had no obligation

bracelet away. Although Hayden’s abduction was unquestionably more than met the eye, she received her mother’s will. As she gazed at