Secretary's Secret Lover
Chapter 534 Susana’s Memory (3)

Chapter 534: Chapter 534 Susana’s Memory (3)

It was not that Zachery did not like Susana. He was old, and he knew that if the Lynn family wanted to remain glorious or strive for further improvement, they had to rely on Marlon.

Marlon was not just responsible for the prosperity of the Lynn family. He also had to find Alena and his sister.

After that, the Lynn family must become strong enough to prevent the recurrence of the tragedy.

Therefore, Marlon must marry his equal.

It was not that Susana was not good, but she was not qualified due to her poor fate.

Zachery could take pity on Susana and let Marlon marry her.

But if the Lynn family went downhill one day, Zachery did not want to see the tragedy of the Bard family happen again. As a man, Marlon must protect his beloved girl.

Therefore, for the sake of Susana, Zachery hoped that she could marry someone of her own rank and live a peaceful and happy life.

Zachery looked at Susana’s pale fingers and sighed, "We are really sorry. Marlon proposed to compensate you, and I think it’s a good idea. You should improve yourself, marry someone who loves you dearly, and live a peaceful and happy life. The Lynn family will always be your support."

The warm yellow light in the study shone on Susana’s face, making her look pale, weak, and pitiful.

"Is it Mr. Marlon’s order to let me study in Italy?"

Zachery nodded in agreement.

Susana wobbled slightly as she felt bitter.

Zachery saw this and felt helpless. He knew his son the best.

Like Zachery, Marlon knew nothing about love until recently.

Susana had liked Marlon for a long time, but he did not realize it.

Zachery shouldn’t have let this happen.

Zachery had to let Susana give up this idea.

Zachery said in a gentle voice, "Susana, I know that you are a good girl. I hope you can understand that I have selfish motives. You and Marlon are not a good match."

Susana’s face was burning. She shouldn’t have been overconfident and wanted something that didn’t belong to her.

Zachery could just ignore Susana and embarrass her by saying that she seduced Marlon shamelessly.

But Zachery was a good man. He never said anything harsh. He took the blame upon himself, making Susana feel more ashamed.

It would be insensible and hateful of Susana to refuse Zachery’s kindness now.

Susana’s lips curled into a stiff smile. Her pupils were quite bright as if she could read people’s minds.

"I understand. Don’t worry. I..."

Susana put on a perfunctory smile. "I will go."

Zachery was very satisfied. "I know that you are a good girl. There is nothing else. You can leave and do what you need to do."

"Mr. Zachery."

Susana did not leave immediately. She said gently.

Zachery once said that Susana could call him by his first name, but Susana still called him "Mr. Zachery". After all, they were not relatives or friends.

Susana always kept her identity in mind.

Zachery raised his eyes and said, "Yes?"

Susana calmed herself down and said softly, "Can I ask a favor of you?"

"What is it?"

"I hope you won’t tell my mom about this. I don’t want her to worry about me."

Zachery frowned slightly. If Susana didn’t say that, he indeed wanted to inform Kamila.

Zachery was satisfied with Kamila. She was serious and meticulous. Moreover, Alena picked Kamila, so Kamila must be capable.

Susana was Kamila’s daughter. Marlon took Susana’s virginity. Out of respect, Zachery had to tell Kamila.

Zachery did not speak. Susana thought that he was afraid that she hadn’t given up the idea, so she explained, "Please don’t worry. What happened in the bar was an accident. It’s my fault, too. I do not blame Marlon. This will never happen again."

Seeing that Susana really did not want her mom to know this, Zachery had to agree. "Alright. I’m sorry."

Susana shook her head. "Please don’t say that. You are good to us, and you take good care of my mom. I shouldn’t have this idea. I’m sorry."

Zachery did not expect that Susana would be so sensible at such a young age.

Susana knew what Zachery meant. It saved Zachery a lot of effort to talk to such a smart person.

Susana respectfully handed over the black card that Zachery gave her in the folder.

"I have saved up enough money for the tuition fees. Moreover, I can do some part-time jobs during my university days. I can support myself. So, please take back your money."

Zachery frowned. "Take it as my gift for you. It is not a large sum of money. If you don’t accept it, I’ll think that you hate me."

Susana wanted to refuse, but Zachery continued, "I don’t like to owe anyone. I will be at ease if you accept the money."

In the final analysis, Zachery was still worried that Susana would go back on her word.

Susana thought about it and accepted the card to make Zachery feel at ease.

However, Susana would not use the money.

Susana would return it when the time was right.

The next day, Susana told Kamila that she was going to study in Italy.

"Didn’t you say that you would study here?" Kamila was surprised. "All the universities are the same."

Susana massaged Kamila’s shoulders and smiled, "No, Mom, they are different. The university in Italy is more famous for its costume and jewelry design. I want to make a big breakthrough. I like this university more."

Kamila was reluctant to part with Susana. She choked up. "But it’s too far away..."

"Not at all."

Susana hid her feelings well and pretended to be happy. "Four years will pass quickly. It’s very nice of Mr. Zachery to give you a month’s annual leave every year. I will take you to Italy and experience different customs and practices when you have time. Isn’t that good?"

Both Susana and Kamila were smart. Kamila rubbed her hands together and said uneasily, "Do you still hate me because I slapped you last time? I..."

Kamila choked up and said, "I had no choice. Mrs. Lynn treats us very well. You are not worthy of her son. I know that what I said last time hurt you. But Mr. Marlon is different from us. I’m sorry. Please understand my difficulties, okay?"

Understand...

Susana recalled Zachery’s words.

Everyone wanted Susana to understand them, but no one wanted to understand her.

Susana did not try to seduce Marlon, but she did not expect that she would make such a serious mistake.

If Susana had known it earlier, she would not have done this...

Susana was on the verge of tears. She tried hard to hold back her tears and said with a smile, "Mom, you got me wrong. I really want to study in Italy."

It was related to Susana’s future, and Kamila wanted Susana to be happy, so she didn’t stop Susana anymore.

Kamila sighed and said, "You have your own ideas. I can’t stop you. Take care of yourself."

Susana’s eyes were wet with tears.

"Mom, take care of yourself. I will gradually support you."

A few days later, Zachery had all the procedures done. Susana would leave soon.

Susana had a goodbye dinner with her classmates and returned home late at night.

Seeing that Kamila had not returned to her room, Susana went to look for Kamila as usual to see if there was anything she could help with.

When Susana arrived at the main house, she saw Marlon, whom she had not seen for many days.

Marlon sat on the sofa, looking a little tired as if he had drunk again.

When Susana passed by the sofa, she did not stop. She just walked straight ahead.

Now, Susana wasn’t qualified to care about Marlon.

As compensation, Marlon let Susana go to another country. It meant that he didn’t want to see Susana at all.

Many days passed. At first, Susana was heartbroken, but now, she could control herself.

Susana had lived in that kind of environment since she was a child, and she had followed Kamila here and there, so she could take greater pressure than ordinary people.

These experiences also made Susana a proud, sensitive, and precocious person.

Susana was very afraid of being looked down upon, so she would not make the same mistake. She knew her place and would do what she should do.

Susana learned from Zachery’s words that she and Marlon were from different classes, so they couldn’t be together.

Susana reached the kitchen and did not find Kamila, so she planned to leave.

Susana took a few steps before she saw Marlon leaning back against the sofa, his Adam’s apple moving, looking a little uncomfortable.

Susana knew that every time Marlon drank, his throat would hurt.

After thinking for a few seconds, Susana returned to the kitchen and made an iced orange lemon juice as usual.

Anyway, Susana would leave tomorrow. This was the last time she made an iced orange lemon juice for Marlon.

Susana gently brought the juice to the table, not letting Marlon notice.

After taking a deep look at Marlon, Susana turned and left.

Marlon had had a sore throat since he was a child. He felt very uncomfortable after drinking. He opened his eyes and wanted to drink some water.

Just as Marlon was about to get up, he saw the glass in front of him. The yellow and green fruit looked familiar, refreshing, and beautiful.

Marlon picked the glass up. He took a sip and then gulped it down. Immediately, he felt much more comfortable.

Marlon thought it over. He was very busy recently, and he had not seen Susana for days.

Of course, if Marlon wanted to see Susana, he couldn’t use his busy work as an excuse.

Part of it was because after what happened last time, Marlon always dreamed of that scene.

Susana groaned like a kitten in pain, which aroused Marlon in his dream.

Before this, Marlon didn’t know that he would have such a burning desire for sex.

Marlon thought that he became out of control because he had his first sex at a young age.

But in the bar, when those women came close to Marlon, his eyes were filled with disgust. He didn’t like them, let alone sleep with them.

Marlon’s thoughts were in a whirl. On one hand, he felt that he was a bad guy. Susana had just reached an adult age, but he slept with her again and again in his dream.

On the other hand, Marlon didn’t know what he was thinking.

Why did Marlon only want to have sex with Susana? He knew her when she was a little girl and treated her as his sister. The thought of having sex with her made him feel guilty. He felt that he was worse than a beast.

Marlon put down the glass and took out a necklace in the shape of a four-leaf clover from his pocket.

Marlon’s good friend encouraged him to buy the necklace and said that all girls liked jewelry earrings and necklaces.

Marlon liked this red necklace in the shape of a four-leaf clover at a glance because it symbolized happiness.

Marlon had brought this necklace with him for a few days. He wanted to give it to Susana, but he hadn’t found an excuse.

Marlon drank up the iced juice and thought that he would give this necklace to Susana tomorrow.

The next day, after finishing his work in the company, Marlon called Susana.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Susana didn’t answer the phone. Marlon frowned.

Marlon didn’t believe it and called again, but Susana still didn’t answer it.

Marlon thought for a moment and texted a question mark.

Something unexpected happened.

A red exclamation mark popped out.

Marlon had never thought that he would be blacklisted by Susana.

Marlon didn’t do anything in the past few days. He avoided Susana because it would be embarrassing if they met.

Why?

Marlon was puzzled.

The red necklace was placed in a beautiful gift box on the table.

Marlon stared at it, slammed the cover down, and threw it into the trash can.

Marlon didn’t have time to guess what Susana was thinking.

Marlon decided to let it be.

When Marlon got up and was about to go to the meeting, he looked at the gift box in the trash can and bent down to pick it up.

The trash can in the office was newly replaced, and there was nothing in it.

It was the first time in Marlon’s life that he had bought a necklace. He threw it into the drawer in the corner and stopped thinking about it.

There was a big project. Marlon was busy for almost twenty days and did not go home.

When the project was finished, the company held a celebration party, and Marlon drank a lot.

After getting in the car, Marlon was exhausted.

Roger asked, "Mr. Marlon, do you want to go back to your apartment or..."

Marlon massaged his temples. He felt a dull pain in his throat, making him think of the iced orange lemon juice.

Marlon said lightly, "The mansion."

The car drove to the Lynn’s house.

Marlon stepped in. There was no change in the living room. He threw the suit away and lay on the sofa in a daze.

In the middle of the night, Marlon’s throat was sore. He reached out and touched something. Sure enough, a glass of iced water was placed on the table.

Marlon did not raise his eyes and drank it. It was cool and refreshing, but the taste was different.

Then Marlon saw that there was a glass of ordinary iced water in his hand.

Marlon sat up, and a servant happened to pass by. He stopped the servant.

"Where is Susana?"

The servant was stunned and thought for some time before answering, "Kamila’s daughter has gone to school."

Marlon drank too much and did not react. He suddenly remembered that Susana had gone to university.

Marlon asked, "Doesn’t she come back on weekends?"

The servant looked at Marlon in disbelief and said, "Are you joking? Kamila’s daughter studies in Italy. One trip back will take a day and a half. Two days is not enough for a round trip."

Marlon was stunned.

A few seconds later, there was a bang. The glass in Marlon’s hand fell on the carpet.

Fortunately, it was not broken.

"She studies in Italy?" Marlon repeated in disbelief.