Chapter 198: The cunning scheme
Zack didn’t like the way she always pushed him. Besides, he knew Theodore wasn’t interested in Gina. "I know what I am doing," he said coldly. "I don’t need your advice. You should focus on yourself instead of wasting your breath on me. Theodore doesn’t even like you."
His words landed like a blow, and he could see the shift in Gina’s expression. Her eyes darkened with anger, and she shot back, "Who told you he didn’t like me?!"
In her mind, Theodore belonged to her. She wouldn’t let anyone come between them. "There is only one woman in his life, and that’s me. Do you understand? If you don’t take Bella away, I’ll make her leave Theodore."
Zack’s stomach twisted in unease. The crazed look in Gina’s eyes told him she was serious, and that scared him more than he’d admit. He grew concerned about Bella. Gina’s jealousy could push her to do something reckless, and he couldn’t let Bella get hurt.
Now wasn’t the time to argue or provoke her further; he had to play this carefully, figure out what she had on her mind.
"How are you planning to do that?" Zack asked cautiously, keeping his voice calm, though the knot of anxiety in his chest tightened.
Gina straightened up, crossing her arms over her chest with a smug air of confidence. "Theodore hates betrayal," she said, lifting her chin. Her voice took on a tone of certainty that made Zack’s unease grow. I just need to make him believe she is cheating on him."
An icy chill crept down Zack’s spine as her words sank in. A man would never tolerate the thought that his wife had been cheating on him. It didn’t matter whether he liked his wife or not.
If Gina succeeded in planting doubt, Theodore might make Bella’s life a living hell. However, it was beneficial for him.
He maintained his composure and asked, "What is your plan?"
Gina pondered for a moment before laying out her plan. "You can help me with this. You want her, don’t you? Spend time with her. Take her out, make her feel better. She is still devastated after losing the baby. This is your chance to get close to her and replace Theodore in her heart. I’ll handle the rest of the things."
Zack slightly narrowed his eyes as he processed her words. He understood what Gina was trying to do. But he still wanted to know from her. "Sounds good," he mumbled. "I’m ready to help you, but you have to tell me everything."