Chapter 56

Henry's voice had this soft, indulgent tone that totally threw Zoey off guard.

After just one afternoon with Gabriel and Travis, he was already super fond of them.

As Zoey munched on her food, she watched Henry chatting away with Gabriel and Travis. For some reason, she thought Henry kinda looked like Gabriel and Travis.

Maybe that's why Henry liked them so much.

"Mom, I think Henry's a good guy. You should think about dating him," Gabriel said seriously after dinner when Zoey and Claire took them home.

Zoey was sipping water when she heard Gabriel's words and almost choked.

Travis jumped in right away. "Mom, Henry said he couldn't finish all the food by himself, so he invited us over. But if he really planned to eat alone, he wouldn't have made such a big meal. Out of all the guys chasing you, Henry's the most handsome. Claire said he's also really rich, so I think he's a good match for you."

Zoey looked at Gabriel and Travis, speechless.

They weren't even three years old, yet they were already worrying about her love life.

She reached out and flicked their foreheads. "If you keep talking nonsense about my business, I'll send you back to Zephyria right away."

As expected, Gabriel and Travis immediately quieted down.

Zoey turned on the TV, letting them watch cartoons, and then took Claire to her room, lowering her voice. "I need to go out in an hour, and I might not be back tonight. Gabriel and Travis are in your care."

Seeing Zoey's serious expression, Claire's face changed. "Zoey, don't act like you're giving your last will. Where are you going?"

"I can't tell you, but don't worry about me. I won't let anything happen to myself," Zoey reassured her, but Claire was still worried.

"Can you really not tell me?" Claire pressed.

Zoey shook her head. "I really can't say."

"Alright, but be careful and make sure nothing happens to you. Think about Gabriel and Travis; they're not even three yet," Claire said, concerned.

Zoey felt a warmth in her heart and nodded. "I know."

Around five o'clock, Zoey told Gabriel and Travis, "I need to go out to meet a friend and take care of some stuff. Be good and listen to Claire at home, okay?"

Gabriel and Travis were unfazed because Zoey came back safe and sound every time when she went out at night.

So they obediently nodded and even walked her to the door.

As Zoey closed the door, a deep, magnetic voice came from behind. "It's getting dark. Why are you going out?"

Zoey stiffened and turned to see Henry looking at her with a puzzled expression.

She immediately put on a smile. "I have some matters to take care of."

"Are you going to the set? I'll take you," Henry offered.

Hearing his words, Zoey quickly waved her hand. If she really let him take her, she wouldn't be able to proceed with her plan.

She said, "Mr. Windsor, I'm not going to the set. I'm meeting Manuel to discuss some details about inheriting the company's shares. You know my dad doesn't want to hand over the company easily to me, so I want to see if I can find any loopholes. Manuel's a pro, and I'll feel more at ease asking him."

Even though Henry knew Manuel wasn't the twins' dad, he still got this uneasy feeling when Zoey mentioned him.

"You can ask me too," Henry said, looking all serious.

Zoey was taken aback for a second, then smiled and shook her head. "Mr. Windsor, I know you're really capable, but I think it's better to get a professional lawyer for this kind of stuff."

Henry suddenly stepped forward, and Zoey instinctively backed up until she was against the wall.

"So, you think I'm not as good as Manuel?" Henry trapped her in his shadow, his eyes flashing with displeasure.

Zoey felt totally misunderstood; that wasn't what she meant at all.

"Mr. Windsor, that's not what I meant. I just don't want to trouble you anymore," she tried to explain, but Henry wasn't having it.

His eyes drifted to Zoey's soft red lips, reminding him of how sweet it felt every time he kissed her.

So, following his heart, Henry leaned in and kissed her.

Zoey's mouth was blocked by Henry, who quickly pried her lips open, taking control, and soon her heart was racing.

Henry's hands slipped under Zoey's clothes, his touch hesitant but full of desire.

Zoey felt her whole body heating up, and she knew she couldn't let this go on, or she'd definitely fall for Henry.

She pushed him away forcefully. "Mr. Windsor, I really need to see Manuel. I can't waste any more time."

Henry's eyes darkened, and he gently stroked her lips. "You think about other men while being with me?"

Zoey replied, "Mr. Windsor, I haven't agreed to be with you, and I have important things to do."

Her words were like a cold shower, making the desire in Henry's eyes fade.

He let go of her, his face turning cold. "Zoey, you really know how to make me angry."

Zoey sighed. "Mr. Windsor, you know I have two sons. I won't easily bring another man into their lives as a stepfather. I just want to raise them well on my own."

Even though she knew this would make Henry angrier, she had to say it. Because only by clearly stating her stance would Henry give up on her.

Henry's expression softened a bit. "So, if you think I'm a good father, you'll be willing to be with me."

Zoey replied, "That's not what I meant."

"You don't need to say anymore. Time will show you that I will definitely be a good father," Henry didn't let Zoey explain further, and Zoey felt a headache coming on.

If she weren't in a hurry to get the contract from Manuel, she really wanted to sit down and have a serious talk with Henry.

Half an hour later, Manuel saw Zoey finally arrive and immediately handed her the contract. "Miss Spencer, I thought you wouldn't come. Here's the transfer contract I drafted. Take a look."

Zoey had just taken the contract when she heard Manuel's surprised voice. "Miss Spencer, are mosquitoes already active, and that venomous now?"