Revenge!

Alexander Vance's gaze fell upon the two men.

The humiliation Evelyn Ross had endured this past month surged through his mind.

Killing intent nearly shattered his reason.

But this was New York.

He forcefully suppressed his rage.

He meticulously smoothed his sleeves.

"That debt from a month ago is due."

As his words fell.

Several black-clad bodyguards materialized silently at the doorway.

A chilling aura instantly filled the space.

Zack Davis's legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees.

"Mr. Vance, it was all Grace's idea! I had nothing to do with it... She forced me!"

Evelyn watched him quietly.

A profound sadness for Grace Nan welled up in her heart.

This was the man to whom she had once entrusted her entire life.

Impatience flashed in Alexander's eyes.

"Get out."

Zack scrambled frantically, dragging his mother as they fled.

They didn't even stop to right the overturned coffee table.

They practically crawled out of the villa.

Only after escaping the gated community did they dare stop to catch their breath.

Zack belatedly sensed something was off.

"Why was Mr. Vance in the secondary bedroom? Grace didn't seem afraid of him?"

His mother slapped her thigh sharply.

"She must have landed a powerful patron! No wonder she's so bold now!"

Regret instantly washed over Zack.

"Mr. Vance will surely repay those twenty million... I never should have divorced her..."

His mother glared at him.

"Not divorce? You'd dare touch a woman Mr. Vance has his eye on?"

Zack's eyes shifted nervously.

"At least I could have gotten some benefits..."

Remembering Alexander's imposing presence moments ago.

Mother and son shuddered simultaneously.

Zack spoke defiantly.

"Anyway, Mr. Vance is just sleeping with my cast-off!"

The words made him feel slightly better.

They hastily hailed a cab and fled back to Kelsey Lopez's place.

Complex emotions churned within Zack during the ride.

He had thought he was the one who discarded Grace.

That she would eventually come begging, burdened with a child.

Now, someone else cherished her.

He recalled Grace's stunningly beautiful face.

So many rich heirs had pursued her in college, yet she refused them all.

She had chosen a life of hardship with him.

A sudden tightness gripped Zack's chest.

His mother saw his expression.

"That vixen only knows how to seduce men with her looks! How can she compare to Kelsey's understanding nature?"

Zack nodded repeatedly.

"She was like a block of wood in bed! Mr. Vance will tire of her soon enough!"

His mother agreed.

"She couldn't even bear a son! Kelsey is carrying my grandson!"

They comforted each other all the way home.

Pushing the door open, they were met with a scene of disarray.

Leftover takeout from a烧烤摊 (Note: Translator's note: "烧烤摊" is a Chinese street food stall specializing in grilled skewers. The specific food is not critical to the plot, so it is described generally as "takeout") lay scattered on the coffee table.

It clashed starkly with the apartment's refined decor.

Zack's mother frowned immediately.

"Kelsey! Clean up this table!"

Kelsey was in the bedroom playing on her phone.

"Mom, my stomach hurts. Could you please take care of it?"

Zack's mother flared up.

"Stop pretending to be delicate! Grace did everything when she was pregnant!"

She pointed at the dirty dishes in the kitchen.

"You've just been lying around the two hours we were out?"

Kelsey looked at Zack pleadingly.

"Honey, I really don't feel well..."

In the past, Zack would have sided with his mother.

Now, he waved a hand irritably.

"Mom, just clean it up. Stop arguing."

His mother was astounded.

"Since when do I do chores? I have my dance class!"

Zack pushed her out of the bedroom and shut the door firmly.

His mother stood frozen outside.

After a month of being waited on like royalty.

She could no longer stomach this treatment.

She pounded violently on the door.

"Kelsey Lopez, you jinx!"

"I didn't raise my son to serve you!"

"Get out here right now!"

Their furious shouts pierced through the door.

All of this unfolded exactly as Evelyn had calculated.

A month of meticulous planning.

Had finally ushered in the moment of revenge.

Back at the Nan Family Villa.

Alexander Vance was gazing at her intently.