Chapter 231. Truthful Lies

Before Zach can retort, his father orders the guards to remove him from the premises. Humiliated and filled with despair, Zach returns to his apartment, feeling utterly powerless. He has failed to protect his mother and feels he doesn’t deserve to be called her son.

That evening, drowning in sorrow and alcohol, Zach goes out for a drink. He has never been an alcoholic, but at that point, alcohol seems to be the only thing that could provide a solution to his problems.

It is there that he meets a mysterious woman who captivates him completely. She is unlike anyone he has ever met—an aura of strength and vulnerability envelops her, drawing him in. They spend the night together, an unforgettable experience that leaves him breathless.

The next morning, overwhelmed by guilt and confusion, Zach leaves without a word. Later that day, regret gnaws at him. He returns to the hotel, desperate to find her and explain his abrupt departure. But she is gone, as if she has vanishe