Who Cares About Him When I'm Married to the Richest Man?-Chapter 193: She Used to Pursue Fitzwilliam

Outside the private room, Zion Fitzwilliam looked sternly at Felix Ford, "What’s going on here?"

Felix Ford feigned ignorance, "Fitzwilliam, what’s going on about what?"

Zion Fitzwilliam got straight to the point, "Why did you bring Chloe Doyle here? Don’t tell me you’re messing around with her again?!"

A trace of embarrassment flashed in Felix Ford’s eyes as he smiled bitterly, "Fitzwilliam, your words are hurtful. You know I’ve always liked her. It was because of my cousin that we couldn’t be together. Now that my cousin is dead, I..."

Zion Fitzwilliam interrupted him, suppressing his anger, "Was it really because of your cousin that you weren’t together before? Wasn’t it because Chloe Doyle pursued your cousin for the family inheritance and dumped you? Now that your cousin is dead, she’s got no backing, so she comes back to you. Felix, don’t tell me you can’t see that!"

Felix Ford fell silent, not speaking for a long time.

Zion Fitzwilliam knew that Felix had deep feelings for Chloe and was hurt more after their breakup, but as a friend, he couldn’t watch Felix walk down a path of no return.

"Chloe Doyle is scheming. You must know her intentions, Felix. Don’t be foolish. She wants to use you as a stepping stone. You can’t let her succeed."

Felix Ford looked up, his handsome face filled with bitterness, "Well, Fitzwilliam, let me ask you a question."

"If your wife used you as a stepping stone, what would you do?"

Zion Fitzwilliam instinctively denied, "That’s impossible. Elara is not like Chloe; she’s kind-hearted."

Felix Ford looked at him, "What if she isn’t? What if she’s full of calculations and wants to use you as a stepping stone, Fitzwilliam, what would you do?"

Zion Fitzwilliam fell silent.

Without a doubt, he would make the same choice as Felix, perhaps even more willingly and actively.

Seeing his reaction, Felix Ford already knew the answer and couldn’t help but laugh, "So, Fitzwilliam, when it comes to feelings, once you’re in, you’re in. Rationality becomes nothing, something you can’t control."

Zion Fitzwilliam looked at him with disapproval, "But Chloe Doyle is not someone good. If she makes you compete for the family inheritance, what will you do? Back when you were together, you refused her request and chose to study medicine. She left you for that. Now she’s back. I just want to ask if you face the same choice again, what will you choose?"

Pain showed on Felix Ford’s face, and it took a while before he said, "Chloe said she loves me, that she was immature before and hurt me. Now she’s recognized her mistakes and wants to start over. I believe she won’t make things difficult for me."

Zion Fitzwilliam didn’t speak, just sneered.

Even Felix doesn’t believe these words, so how could he expect others to?

"Say what you like, but don’t blame me for not being loyal. If you’re with Chloe Doyle, then my previous support for the Ford family will have to be suspended for now."

Zion understood that Felix was like this—unwilling to face reality, similar to when he was dumped years ago. Maybe time isn’t the best healer as resurfacing emotions sometimes become even more intense.

He couldn’t influence his friend’s choices but wouldn’t ignore them either. If Chloe Doyle found out that Felix was still that medical enthusiast, unable to take on family responsibilities, she might leave again.

Thus, he could only pause all assistance to the Ford family, hoping this day would come sooner.

Felix Ford nodded silently. He wasn’t ungrateful; he understood Fitzwilliam’s good intentions, but when it came to feelings, he really had no say in it...

He leaned against the corridor wall, lit up a cigarette, and offered one to Zion, who refused, "I quit long ago; Elara doesn’t like me smoking."

Felix Ford shrugged, "The two of us, we’re in the same boat, shouldn’t laugh at each other."

Zion Fitzwilliam tugged at the corner of his mouth, "At least Elara is worth it."

Chloe Doyle, on the other hand, isn’t.

Felix Ford heard the underlying message, just smiled bitterly without refuting.

Deep down, he understood the nature of his feelings.

But again, what could he do?

He’s loved only once in his life, an all-consuming love, a hysterical love, experiencing both despair and hope—all thanks to Chloe.

He couldn’t escape.

Felix took a few drags, suppressing the sourness in his heart, and asked Zion, "How are things with your wife?"

"Not bad," mentioning Elara brought a smile to Zion’s face, "Elara agreed to keep the baby."

Felix asked, "Isn’t your wife causing trouble about breaking up now?"

Zion’s expression froze, and he didn’t speak.

Felix looked at him in surprise, "No, don’t tell me your wife still wants to break up even though she’s pregnant? That doesn’t make sense."

Zion’s expression turned a bit desolate, "Maybe it’s my concealment, maybe it’s her disapproval of my background. Although she has feelings for me, she still can’t accept me right now."

Felix Ford’s eyes deepened as he looked at Zion, hesitating but ultimately swallowing his words.

He had a suspicion but no basis, so he’d better confirm before mentioning it to Zion.

When they returned to the private room, Elara Hale and Jasmine Doyle were chatting and laughing, already resembling a pair of good sisters.

Brandon White was sweating coldly on the side. When he saw Zion enter, it was like seeing a savior.

Zion Fitzwilliam sat down, gave Jasmine a warning glance, and asked Elara, "What were you chatting about that’s so amusing?"

Elara smiled and said, "Jasmine was telling me about some funny stuff from your past, like that one time you were so busy with a project that you went three days without eating or drinking until she noticed something was wrong and took you to the hospital. On the way, you even threatened her not to meddle, but as soon as you arrived, you passed out from low blood sugar."

She looked at Zion Fitzwilliam somewhat unexpectedly, "I didn’t expect you to be such a workaholic."

During the time they were together, he left work at normal hours almost every day, spending evenings with her, so Elara Hale thought he was a well-off young man from the Ford Family, like Erin Yorke. She didn’t expect him to be so driven in his work.

Jasmine Doyle chimed in with intent, "Of course, Fitzwilliam has strong work abilities and is loyal too. When we were young, we were all very close. Fitzwilliam had low blood sugar once, and I kept an eye on him nonstop for three months until I felt assured."

Elara Hale was stunned upon hearing this.

This was a past she was never a part of and had never heard of. His past was full of excitement, and she felt she couldn’t integrate into it.

Zion Fitzwilliam smiled, grasping her hand, interlocking fingers, "Didn’t I tell you? There was a time I worked hard to quickly establish myself just so I could come to find you sooner."

Elara Hale’s heart fluttered. His words were delivered so casually, as if they were ordinary, yet they enveloped her entirely into his past. Any loneliness she felt was dispelled by his words, replaced by feelings of warmth and reassurance.

Jasmine Doyle’s expression faltered but she quickly smiled nonchalantly, "Yes, Fitzwilliam has such deep feelings for his wife, we’ve all heard about it."

Elara Hale felt embarrassed to respond, but Zion Fitzwilliam replied bluntly, "Be nicer to your sister-in-law from now on, okay?"

Jasmine Doyle stretched out her tone in reply, "Got it, Fitzwilliam."

Meanwhile, when Felix Ford sat down, Chloe Doyle suddenly stood up after a while, looking at him accusingly, "What do you mean? Felix Ford, do you feel wronged being with me, right? You’re tired of me, aren’t you? If that’s the case, speak up; I won’t cling to you!"

Her voice was sharp and pained, like it tore through the air in the room. No one spoke and they all looked towards her and Felix Ford.

Zion Fitzwilliam asked, "Felix Ford, what’s going on?"

He had been focused solely on Elara and hadn’t paid attention to Felix Ford’s side, just noticing Chloe Doyle’s sudden outburst after Felix Ford spoke a few words to her.

Felix Ford quickly got up, forcibly pulling Chloe Doyle to sit down, "Fitzwilliam, I’m sorry, I spoke harshly just now, which upset Chloe. Don’t mind her."

Since Felix Ford said so, Zion Fitzwilliam didn’t press further, but Chloe Doyle was relentless, standing up again, looking at Zion Fitzwilliam with questioning eyes, "Fitzwilliam, you’re Felix’s brother, so I hope you don’t keep saying ambiguous things to him. I know you all look down on me, but I don’t care. I know Felix loves me and I love him, and that’s enough. Our matters don’t need your interference!"

Zion Fitzwilliam’s face darkened as he looked at Felix Ford, "Is that how you feel too?"

Felix Ford hurriedly explained, "Fitzwilliam, I didn’t mean that. You know I respect you the most. Chloe asked what I discussed with you outside, and I casually mentioned a couple of things. I didn’t expect her to get angry. Fitzwilliam, don’t take it to heart. I’ll talk to her when we’re home."

Zion Fitzwilliam remained silent, keeping one arm around Elara Hale’s waist while the other hand rested on the sofa’s armrest, fingers lightly tapping.

In the circle, he was a figure whose words were taken seriously, treated as a spiritual leader by the group. So when he fell silent, both Felix Ford and Brandon White were a bit panicked.

Brandon White signaled to Felix Ford, "Better have your girlfriend apologize to Fitzwilliam!"

Truth is, even though they were brothers, the family still relied on Fitzwilliam.

Minor squabbles were fine, but truly angering Fitzwilliam wasn’t an option.

Chloe Doyle’s words were indeed somewhat disrespectful just now.

Felix Ford naturally realized this and nudged Chloe Doyle, coaxing, "Chloe, apologize to Fitzwilliam; he won’t hold your faults against you."

Chloe Doyle was unwilling, clinging to Felix Ford’s arm, "Why should I apologize? It’s him instigating things, not me! What did I do wrong, just because we broke up and got back together? Why am I under his judgment? I don’t think I’ve done anything wrong."

Felix Ford instinctively glanced at Zion Fitzwilliam; seeing Fitzwilliam’s expression unchanged, he felt slightly relieved. "Chloe, don’t be stubborn!"

Chloe Doyle seemed to ignite at this moment, pleading no matter the past or present, Felix Ford never spoke harshly to her. Now because of Zion Fitzwilliam, there’s so much warning and demanding apologies; she couldn’t take this injustice.

"Hmm, anyway, you brothers are united. What am I? Just a piece of clothing. Since you trust him, not me, I won’t disturb you. Felix Ford, I wish you happiness."

She ran out with a stern face.

Felix Ford naturally wouldn’t let her just leave like that, somewhat embarrassed, speaking to Zion Fitzwilliam and Brandon White, "Fitzwilliam, I’m sorry, I apologize on behalf of Chloe. She’s just a bit strong-willed, no malice intended. Brandon...sorry for ruining your birthday party, another day we brothers will make it up to you."

After saying this, he chased after Chloe.

Brandon White was stunned, "Wasn’t this woman not this dramatic before?"

She’s completely taking advantage of Felix Ford’s feelings!

Jasmine Doyle scoffed, delicately holding and sipping her teacup, "Consider her background. Father unknown, mother’s a prostitute, producing her; what good kind of person could she be? She’s mastered controlling men, already got Felix Ford under her thumb; it’s not new."

Brandon White opened his mouth, "Although that’s true, she’s just too..."

He didn’t finish, instead looking at Zion Fitzwilliam, hesitating, "Fitzwilliam..."

Before Elara Hale, Zion Fitzwilliam was always most merciful. He laughed casually upon hearing, "It’s fine."

After all, Felix Ford was his brother. This time, he endured.

Elara Hale only knew they were evenly matched friends but didn’t know Zion Fitzwilliam’s private tactics. At this moment, hearing Fitzwilliam’s words, she immediately felt some heartache for him.

The image of him enduring humiliation for a friend was deeply imprinted in her heart.

She even felt somewhat indignant for Zion Fitzwilliam but ultimately held her tongue.

The waiter happened to bring the cake, everyone intentionally lightened the mood, and quickly, the atmosphere became lively again.

Jasmine Doyle quietly pulled Elara Hale aside, "Elara, did you know? That Chloe Doyle even pursued Fitzwilliam before. Fitzwilliam almost couldn’t resist."