Bold as brass

"Now," as the three women stepped out of the De Luca mansion, Inez turned to look at Zena. "Who is this woman my son is chasing out of nowhere?" Though Aiden and Nicolai pretended not to hear her question, Inez knew that they were only trying to avoid answering the question.

Zena stiffened under the questioning of her adoptive mother. But ever since she was a child, she was taught to be respectful and loyal to the De Luca family, since Inez asked a question, Zena dared not to ignore it.

"It is Noah Nelson's ex-wife," Zena answered honestly. The girl stared at the marble stairs as she climbed down them one by one. 'I am sorry Nico, but I can't lie to Mom.'

She sent a quick apology to Nicolai, who was inside the house.