Chapter 221: [Skiing Adventure] (A-Rank)

The news of Rita's departure from S City quickly reached those who had been keeping an eye on her.

For instance, Zoey, who became even more assured of Rita's stance. Just as she had expected, Rita wouldn't take her anger out on her. This relieved Zoey; the biggest risk in this situation was that Rita might hold her responsible or shift the burden onto the Lopez family, perhaps by insisting that Zoey and the Lopez family protect Rick from Black Jade's abuse while Rita was away from S City.

Fortunately, none of the worst-case scenarios had come to pass. Fully aware of Rick's true nature, Zoey felt certain that Rick now harbored resentment toward both her and Rita. Given the chance, he would undoubtedly seek revenge. In a way, she and Rita shared overlapping interests and might even form an alliance in the future.

However, she would never give Rick the opportunity to turn things around.