Female Novel
Chapter 1298
Belinda seized Zoey with a swift gesture, tearing off the scarf from her neck.
Having a rough night, Zoey had overslept this morning. She had spent the night at a man's place and
had forgotten to set her alarm. By the time she was notified that Belinda was causing a scene at the
office, she was late.
The large marks on her neck were instantly exposed as Belinda yanked down her blouse for everyone
to see more clearly.
"Do you see this? This shameless woman hasn't shown up for work because she's been entertaining
men. Who knows how many there have been? These marks are their handiwork. Disgusting, right? I
couldn't bear it any longer and had to report her today. Take a good look, everyone. Do you want to
work with someone who might bring disease into the office?"
"Mom!"
Zoey was feeling under the weather, having just started her period this morning. She had no energy to
pull her blouse back up and got another slap from Belinda.
Belinda, who had worked as a mover in her youth, was tough. Zoey, already feeling weak, couldn't
evade the slap.
The people from the top floor, after seeing the marks on Zoey, couldn't hide their shock.
Everyone began to believe Belinda's words. After all, where else could those marks have come from?novelbin
But they hadn't heard of Zoey having a boyfriend. Just a few days ago, when a male colleague had
expressed interest in her, she had claimed to be single.
The marks on her body, however, told a different story about her wild night.
And to think that Zoey usually put on a demure air at the office. The contrast was shocking.
Whispers filled the room. Meanwhile, Maja, who was blind, had no idea what was happening. She had
only heard Belinda slap Zoey.
She leaned back against Ian, whispering, "What's going on?"
Why were the people suddenly whispering, and why did it seem like they were all talking about Zoey?
Could Zoey have really done something so scandalous?
Impossible.
"There are marks on her body from sleeping with a man."
Ian answered bluntly while Belinda continued her tirade.
She called Zoey all sorts of unflattering names, a loose woman, a shameless hussy.
"Shut up!"
Maja was livid and called her bodyguard over.
Belinda only became more smug, especially with Zoey present. She knew Zoey would side with her.
"Zoey, tell your boss the truth. Everything I've said is true. Besides, I'm your mother. If you let the
bodyguard kick me out, don't ever call me again or send me money. Don't even think about coming
home."
This was Zoey's weak spot.
She was a woman with no one to rely on. Only the monthly phone call and money transfer to her
mother proved she had someone to care for in this world. This had been her solace for years.
Like Maja, who always thought of Lillian in times of adversity, Zoey depended on those phone calls.
She didn't care how much Belinda despised her. As long as she sent money every month, Belinda
would be somewhat kind to her.
She knew this was wrong, but she couldn't resist the allure of family ties.
There must be something wrong with her psychology.
Maja didn't hear Zoey's response and was puzzled. Even after such harsh words, Zoey wasn't
reacting?
"Zoey?"
As soon as she spoke, she heard Zoey's choked voice.
"Ms. Pennyfeather, I have a misunderstanding with my mom. I'll take her away first and then come
back to hand over my work."
"You're resigning?"
"I don't know."
A look of confusion crossed Zoey's face. She truly didn't know.
She didn't know where she'd end up without those phone calls, and how she would live her life. She
didn't know anything and felt exhausted.
Maja reached out to take her hand, and the people at the top floor finally noticed that there was
something wrong with her eyes.
"Ms. Pennyfeather, what happened to your eyes?"
"Ms. Pennyfeather, are you okay?"
"You can’t see anything? When will you recover? Oh Ms. Pennyfeather, please don't scare us."
Everyone instantly stopped gossiping about Zoey and focused on Maja's health instead.
Everyone respected Maja, who had single-handedly built the company. Now, their hearts were in their
throats.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. You don't need to worry. Zoey, come to my office. Tell me exactly what's going on."
Having said that, she took Ian's hand.
"Ian, have someone keep an eye on Zoey's mother. If she dares to curse again, find any excuse to lock
her man up for a couple of weeks."
Belinda's pupils contracted sharply. She knew what Zoey's weak spot was, but it seemed that Zoey's
boss knew hers as well.
Her face paled, and she wanted to retort, but when she met Ian's gaze, she couldn't say anything. She
just muttered under her breath.
"Blind old bat, you're getting what you deserve for all the bad things you've done!"
But Maja was already in her office with Zoey, and didn't hear her.
She might not have heard, but that didn't mean that Ian hadn't.