SWNOVELS Chapter 8
Chapter 8 How Dare You Show Up Here
The moment she hung up the phone, Francesca’s gentle demeanor vanished completely, and her aura once again took on a sharp edge.
The lights shone brightly in the Zeller manor as night fell.
Inside the hall, various influential figures from Alenvista were standing in small groups, chatting with each other in a lively atmosphere.
The individuals belonging to this group possessed such influence that even a single member would become the recipient of endless flattery from others. The Zeller family was the only family that had the confidence to gather such a remarkable assembly of distinguished figures.
Colton stood on the corridor on the second floor, his expression indifferent, as he watched the scene below.
His eyes and eyebrows were deep and profound, and his handsome face had gained a few more traces of composure and inscrutability compared to five years ago. The well–tailored ash–gray suit accentuated his already tall and imposing figure, drawing the admiring glances of all the socialites present.
Ignoring the overt and covert gazes directed at him, Colton glanced at Timothy, who was standing behind him.
Timothy adjusted his glasses and spoke rapidly. “We received news that the person in charge of the Fashn Group has returned to the country. today and should be attending Old Mr. Zeller’s birthday banquet tonight.”
Two months ago, the Zeller family and the Fashn Group reached a preliminary agreement to jointly invest in a major project. The return of the person in charge of the Fashn Group this time was to proceed for further negotiations.
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Colton nodded. “Please invite him to the second floor later.”
Timothy agreed, hesitating for a moment before adding, “Ms. Larson is almost here. Are you…”
As he spoke, Timothy noticed a change in his employer’s emotions and quickly stopped speaking.
At that moment, Colton’s jaw tightened, his deep gaze fixed on the entrance, while his imposing aura emitted an intimidating presence.
Following his gaze, Timothy was struck dumb.
How could it be her?
At the entrance of the Zeller family’s residence, Francesca was dressed in a simple black strapless gown. The back of the dress featured a hollow heart shape, revealing a patch of delicate and fair skin, which appeared even more mysteriously alluring against the black dress.
She was like a bewitching fairy who had entered the realm of mortals, completely unaware of her allure to humans, and even more oblivious to the fact that more than half of the people in the room had already set their eyes on her.
Francesca entered the scene with a calm and composed demeanor. She looked at the extravagance before her eyes as a hint of mockery flashed in her gaze.
After five years, she was finally back to this place.
Francesca’s high–profile appearance surprised many people, especially those who were trying hard to establish a connection with Elsa. They immediately stepped forward to block her path.
“Hey! Aren’t you Ms. Beckman who went abroad? Are you back after
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Chapter 8 How Dare You Show Up Here
failing to make a living abroad?” An influencer with a sharp jaw blocked Francesca’s path.
Francesca raised her eyebrows, sizing up the other person from head to toe. “And you are?”
The influencer’s face stiffened before shooting her a frustrated glare. “Stop putting up an act. Everyone knows you’ve been fawning over Mr. Zeller for three years, only to end up divorcing him and leaving the country in disgrace. Now that you’re back here, are you planning to cling to Mr. Zeller again?”
Francesca had long become immune to such scenes. However, not far away, Colton’s face darkened upon witnessing this.
Five years had passed, and he thought Francesca had made progress. Little did he know that she would be stopped in public by someone of such low caliber.
“Mr. Zeller…”
Timothy instinctively looked at Colton.
Five years ago, Francesca suddenly disappeared. Despite sparing no expense in searching for her whereabouts, Mr. Zeller never found any leads. Later on, a divorce agreement was sent from an unknown source. For the first time, the usually calm and composed Mr. Zeller lost his temper in front of me and subsequently called off the search. In the following six months, everyone in Zeller Group worked cautiously, fearing that any mistake would be caught by the CEO, leading to their direct dismissal. Although five years have passed, I still don’t know…
Noticing Timothy’s gaze, Colton glanced at him emotionlessly. Timothy immediately suggested, “Since the guests have already arrived, why don’t we go downstairs to greet them?”
He conveniently brushed aside the fact that just half an hour ago, it was
Chapter 8 How Dare You Show Up Here
Colton’s own impatience with the guests that prompted their ascent upstairs.
With a cold laugh, Colton went downstairs.
At Francesca’s hint, Marcus deliberately kept a distance from her. Now, as he was planning to approach her, he was stopped by Francesca’s gaze.
“Make sure to show your eagerness to the right person. Since Elsa hasn’t arrived yet, why not wait for her before you continue to put in so much effort?” Francesca said sarcastically as she curled her lips.
“You!” The influencer heard the laughter from the crowd behind her, and her expression changed instantly.
Just as she was about to curse out loud, a deep male voice came from behind. “Francesca.”
Upon seeing the visitor, Francesca’s movements stiffened slightly, but she quickly put on a polite smile and said, “Mr. Zeller.”
As Colton’s eyes fell upon the woman, whose beauty had matured and blossomed, he suddenly felt a little dazed.
When Francesca was married to him, she was gentle and proper. She only had eyes for him.
But now, she was as enchanting as a rose, alluring yet full of thorns.
Fury churned in Colton’s eyes as he took a step forward. “How dare you show up here?”