She Got A Better Man

Chapter 176

Elvira was still discussing serious inatters with Zach when he suddenly kissed her. For a moment, she was stunned, but she loved Zach's scent and found herself lost in his domincering kiss She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and let herself sink into the

moment with him.

In the middle of the night. Elvira suddenly received a call. After he had hidden away Vivian, she had also assigned bodyguards to protect Morris. The call was from one of Morriss guards, reporting that someone had tried to capture him.

Elvira immediately realized that the person controlling Vivian I started to act. That man couldn't find Vivian, so he had turned to Morris instead.

After all, Morris had previously refused to sign the contract but had suddenly agreed recently, which would obviously raise suspicion. Coupled with Vivian's disappearance, the connection was easy to make.

"How is Morris now?" Elvira asked the bodyguard.

The bodyguard replied truthfully, "He was frightened and sustained some minor injuries. We managed to get him out safely, and he's now at the hospital."

After being woken by the call, Zach sat up and listened to Elvira on the phone.

Elvira decided to go to the hospital to check on Morris. He was a crucial part of her plan, and nothing could go wrong.

"Do you need me to step in?" Zach asked, watching her.

Elvira turned and kissed him lightly on the lips, reassuring him, "It's just a small matter. I can handle it myself. Just go back to sleep. I'll bring you breakfast when I return."

"How can I sleep when my wife is running out in the middle of the night? I'll go with you," Zach said, unwilling to let her go alone.

"The bodyguards are with me. It's fine," Elvira said, not wanting him to tire himself out.

But Zach insisted on going and was ready in no time, choosing to wear his loungewear rather than formal clothing.

Seeing this, Elvira didn't want to waste time on trivial matters and stop him anymore. Since he wanted to accompany her, she couldn't keep dampening his enthusiasm.

Before they left, Zach thoughtfully brought a water bottle filled with water for Elvira, worried she might get thirsty.

On the way, Zach urged her to drink some water. When they arrived at the hospital, they rushed to the emergency department, where Morris had already had his wounds treated. He had cuts on his arm and back from shattered glass. The glass fragments had been cleaned out, and the wounds had been dressed-nothing too serious.

"How are you feeling?" Elvira asked Morris as she approached.

Seeing her, Morris's blank eyes sparkled. He was about to speak when his gaze was drawn to Zach, who had come in with her. He froze for a moment, thinking, "This man is so handsome that not a single celebrity in the entertainment industry could compare What's their relationship?"

Morris was instantly on high alert. He remembered how his own face had caught the attention of that scumbag who had wanted to send him to wealthy women or even men for their pleasure. He had refused, nearly ruining his face to escape. Morris couldn't help but wonder, 'Why is Elvira helping me? What is her motive? What value do I have that makes me irreplaceable to her? The more he pondered, the more unsettled he felt. His face became noticeably paler. He was scared.

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Chapter 176

Morris assumed Zach was another young star Elvira kept as a plaything and that he might soon follow in Zach's footsteps. As his thoughts spiraled, despair set in. He didn't know if he had escaped one nightmare only to walk into another. Elvira noticed that not only dil Morris fail to respond, but his expression grew increasingly distressed. She turned to the bodyguards and asked, "Did he hit his head?"

The bodyguard shook his head and said, "No, he was fine just now."

"Morris, are you okay?" Elvira asked with concern.

"Answer!" Zach commanded. He was irritated. His wife had come to the hospital in the middle of the night to check on the man, and yet it was the attitude she got. It really made his blood boil.

"Mr. Gilbert!" The bodyguards greeted Zach respectfully.

"Mm." Zach responded coldly.

Morris snapped back to his senses and glanced at Zach again. When he saw the bodyguards' respectful attitude toward Zach, he was battled as to who the man really was.

"Ms. Willis, who is this?" Morris hesitantly asked about Zach's identity.

Seeing that Morris had asked, Elvira naturally looped her arm through Zach's and introduced him with a smile, "This is Zach Gilbert, my husband, the CEO of Gilbert Group. Zach, this is Morris Peterson, the artist I recently signed

Morris was utterly stunned. He never expected the strikingly handsome man to be the CEO of a company and Elvira's husband. He realized his earlier assumptions were entirely wrong.

Morris felt deeply guilty of suspecting Elvira after everything she had done for him.

He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry for bothering you so late at night. It's just that everything happened so suddenly, and I'm still trying to process it. My apologies."

"It's fine as long as you're okay. I was just worried you might've hurt your face," Elvira said with relief, noting that his face was completely unscathed.

"Will Vivian be alright?" Morris was very worried about Vivian's safety.

"Don't worry," Elvira reassured him. "I've also arranged for bodyguards to protect her. Where she's staying is even safer than your place. That scumbag only came after you because he couldn't find Vivian."

"That's great. That's great," Morris said, feeling relieved.

"I'll find you a new place to stay, somewhere safer." Though Elvira had said that, she wasn't sure where to settle Morris.

Zach suggested, "I have an empty property. The bodyguards can take him there. Now that everything's settled, let's go home." Though Zach didn't particularly like Morris, he understood that his own feelings didn't matter. Whatever his wife wanted to do, he would fully support her.

"Ms. Willis... thank you. I'll work hard and won't let you down," Morris said gratefully.

"Don't let Vivian down either. Most importantly, don't let yourself down. Keep pushing forward!" Elvira encouraged him with a smile before taking Zach's hand and heading out.

Morris watched their display of affection, a bitter feeling rising inside him. From their brief interaction earlier, he could tell Zach was a powerful man who could easily shield the people he loved.

Compared to Zach, Morris felt that he was nothing. But he wouldn't stay that way. He would push himself to become stronger and live up to Elvira's words to protect those who mattered to him.

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By the time they left, dawn as breaking. The bakery near the hospital were open. Elvira caught the mouthwatering aroma of freshly made bread.

"Why don't we have breakfast before going home to catch up or some sleep? Elvira suggested.

Zach asked, "Okay, what would you like to eat?"

"Let's go to this bakery and have some coffee," Elvira was eager to try.

"Whatever you want." Zach agreed without hesitation, pulling he into the store and finding a seat for them to enjoy their

breakfast.

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