A Beautiful Misunderstanding
Chapter 54 A Protector

Chapter 54 A Protector

When he left, Essie waited for a bit to make sure he was out of sight before she took out the bank cardhidden in the suitcase.

This was the bank card her real father gave her so she would have some ready money she could use ifshe ever needed it for something. Lucy had handed it to her before she came home.

Since Essie was saving this bank card only for emergencies, she never really checked how much wasin there and she didn’t even ask. She just needed enough so she could pay for the down paymentherself to save Zac from all the trouble.

If she didn’t need it this much, she wouldn’t even think about touching the bank card. All she wantedwas to give it back to him by the time she finally became successful.

She stopped and hesitated for a bit, but knowing this was an emergency, she just had to borrow themoney. After all, she focused on getting Zac out of the trap he had fallen into.

With the bank card in her purse, she finally made her way to Jade Pearl Pub, where Zac said he wouldbe hanging out with a friend. She was determined to take him by surprise. "I will make this right," sheuttered to herself, trying to build up some confidence.

Jade Pearl Pub was one of the most special nightclubs in Yang City. It seemed kind of exclusive sinceit gave the impression that most rich people frequented this pub.

Loud music and vivid lights welcomed her even before she stepped inside. She had a hard timesearching for Zac since there was a sea of people dancing and roaming in the halls, while some juststayed in their booths. As though she felt his presence, she finally found Zac and that rich woman in adim corner.

Seeing them together, Essie then walked towards the DJ stage. His eyes were fixed on the turntable ashe played some beats, and his other hand clasped his headphones on his ears. She waved her handsnear his face so he could notice her despite the loud music. "Can you help me? I need to confess mylove for someone in this room. I need to borrow the stage for a while. This won’t take long. I hope!" Shethen handed the DJ two thousand dollars as a way of thanking him for the favor.

Since the DJ felt amused by the thought, he went along with it and slowly turned the music down. Thehalls became quiet and her face suddenly flashed on the big screen.

"Hey! Zac! Hey—!" she shouted three times, trying to buy herself time so she could replace the words tosay. "It’s me. Look at the big screen."

From the corner where Zac was sitting, he heard her voice. Surprised, he stood up so he could see herface on the big screen.

"What—? What’s happening?

What’s she doing here?"

Stunned, he scratched his head in curiosity. Essie’s voice sounded again, "Zac, listen. I’ve been takingcare of you all this time. I don’t care if I have to pay for everything you need, because I can and I will."She reached for the bank card in her purse, held it high, and added, "See? I’ll pay for everything. I don’tcare. I’ll get you out of every mess you face because you’re my husband. You’re mine and mine alone."Her face turned red like wine from speaking in front of so many strangers. Despite mustering so muchcourage she didn’t know she had, her whole body shivered in embarrassment. However, she also feltrelieved that it’s over.

When she finished speaking, the crowd erupted with whistles and big applause. They also screamedand raised their glasses, cheering her on.

"Take care of me instead, gorgeous!"

"My dear, I love the way you are. Please accept me!"

In the corner where he stood, Zac gazed at her and let out a cunning smile. His eyes glimmered in thedark.

He felt as though his heart was on fire that the burning flames melted him, and yet, his heart was full.

The loud cheers kept going, and Zac still stood in amazement. Suddenly, the woman beside him talkedto him amidst all the noise, "Wow. Direct, brutal, and overbearing!" She clapped her hands inappreciation. "Who’s the girl? Won’t you introduce me? I’d really like to know her." A smirk followed herremark.

"She's my woman."

A charming smile appeared on Zac’s face as he uttered those words. His deep voice sounded sopleased and content.

He then walked through the noisy crowd cheering for Essie and jumped onto the DJ platform to meether.

When he finally stood face-to-face with her, the cheers and screams seemed like white noise. "Whatdid you just do? That was crazy." Zac held her hand and gently pulled her close. He looked at herintently with a smile that lightly crinkled his eyes. His voice was soft like a breeze at midnight.

Her voice suddenly sounded hurried. "I’m here to save you!" A big smile formed on her face, with hereyes almost tearing up. She was jiggling his hand that was entwined with hers. ‘I hope I made it ontime. Oh gosh, this is my fault. I don’t want his self-esteem to be crushed by that woman. Please, Ihope I’m not too late.’ She couldn’t stop thinking and worrying until he said something.

Despite the sea of people watching them, he finally pulled her to his chest and enveloped her in a tightembrace. He rested his head on hers, and a faint smile appeared on his face. Zac held her tight anddidn’t want to let her go. If he needed to scream and shout that Essie was his wife and no one couldtake her away, he would.

The audience couldn’t help but burst into cheers and applause again, raising their glasses to the oneswho took the spotlight.

Essie wrapped her arms around his neck and looked deep into his eyes, as though marking herterritory and trying to scare off anyone who tried to snatch him away from her.

Moments later, the chaos died down, and the two of them went back to their seats. Their eyes wereglistening and full of indescribable feelings.

Essie felt annoyed as she saw the lady hanging out with Zac. She stood before Zac and spoke to herface, "Don’t even think about trying to trick him. He’s my husband. Whatever he owes you, I’ll pay youback completely. Just back off." Just then, she smacked the bank card on the table and crossed herarms, looking very intimidating.