The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 393

Zach's hand knocked against the table's wooden surface, his fingertips intertwined as he paused for a long moment before slowly starting, "Actually, the Davis family and the Gilbert family don't really have much to do with each other. And since your last name is actually Gilbert, maintaining this connection with my folks... doesn't seem to have any real significance, does it?"

Summer's eyelids drooped slightly, a look of desolation in her eyes. She had seen this coming. He was cutting ties with her for good.

Taking a deep breath, Summer replied, "It's not up to me whether we stay connected or not. Even though my last name is Gilbert now, my affection for the Davis family over the years still exists. Zach, if you're using this to weigh against the love of the past decade and a half, doesn't that seem a bit too callous?"

Leo, who had been listening, couldn't help but furrow his brows at her words.

"Callous? Did you consider how callous you were to Leo with the stunt you pulled online?" Zach hadn't expected this kind of moral manipulation from the Summer he used to know.

"I just wasn't thinking straight, and besides, it's not like it's caused any real issue now, has it? Do you really have to push me to the brink?" Summer's face was pale and drawn, her expression pitiable.

"Who's pushing you? Can you stop playing the victim all the time?" Leo had lost all respect for Summer's act. She had been playing the same role for years, making the whole family feel indebted to her.

Summer pressed her lips together, saying nothing.

"I've taken a look at your current situation, and if Leo doesn't press charges, you might still salvage your reputation. But if this goes legal, forget your future prospects. You'll have a permanent mark on your record," Zach said coolly.

Taking a sip of water from his glass, Zach added, "Of course, being the heiress to the Gilbert family might not matter to you. After all, inheriting a fortune doesn't require a clean resume."