Yvette could only stare at the sea of begonias from a distance. "I didn't know they were still there," she muttered.Ray followed her gaze before his eyes landed on the flowers. How beautiful! The place looked old, but the layout looked well-thought-out. The person who had designed the building had clearly put a great deal of thought into it. "This is…" He couldn't help but ask."My childhood home in Tirion," Yvette replied. It was a shame that she wasn't allowed to even step foot in there anymore."Let's go." She averted her gaze.The car slowly drove away. She didn't notice the man hiding among the bushes. He was slightly disheveled and had been secretly looking at the place all this time.After she made some rounds in the city, Yvette told Ray to take her back to Dewberry Manor. Afterward, she stayed in the music room and composed with the aid of the piano.The bodyguard reported her day's activities to Xavier.At night, Xavier remained in the office until later than usua
Back inside the cafe, Yvette got up and walked toward Daphne. Then, she lowered her voice and spoke next to her ear."Didn't you say I've changed? Why did you still think I'd fall for your tricks then? I was fully aware of your schemes back then, I just couldn't care less! You should stop using such lowly tactics from here on out."After Yvette was done talking, Daphne's face grew terrifyingly dark.Yvette marched out of the cafe and headed toward the back. She followed the directions Ray had sent her and found no parked vehicle there. She couldn't help but breathe out a sigh of relief. All of a sudden, she realized that Xavier wasn't the same boy she used to like. That boy was more simple-minded. He would've made her happy and wouldn't have doubted her.Dejected, she got in the car and left. Subsequently, Daphne also walked out. She had just left the cafe when a man abruptly grabbed her hand and took her to a secluded area."I missed you so much, Daph." Andy Hold was incredib
At Dewberry Manor, Xavier was still awake when Yvette got home. He was dressed in a pair of dark-colored pajamas and was currently seated on the couch. His gaze fell on her as she walked in. "Did you have fun today?""It was okay," she responded.He got up, and his towering figure cast a shadow over her. "I heard from Daphne that you wanted to trade me for ten billion dollars."Yvette choked. Why was he asking if he already knew?"No, I didn't.""Really?" He leaned toward her.Yvette instinctively took a step back. "First of all, you should know that I'm not on good terms with Daphne. Why would I ask her for ten billion in exchange for you? "Besides, I didn't even take your mother's check. So, why would I go out of my way to do this?"Xavier let her finish, but he wasn't convinced.There was no other way Daphne would have let him see that exchange earlier today. Yvette had probably found out about her scheme—that was the only possible explanation."Is there anything else?"
"I've never given an order like that," Xavier said blankly.Despite that, Tracy refused to leave. Even when his bodyguards came to kick her out, she clung onto the furniture and refused to let go. "The people who beat me up said I'd offended you, Mr Lane. Please have mercy on me—I don't want to die here." She sobbed hysterically. Her face was covered in cuts. It looked like they would leave scars.He didn't feel like intervening, but it sounded like someone had taught her a lesson in his name. He couldn't possibly let that slide."Tell me everything in detail." He made the bodyguards let her go. Upon being released, she kneeled on the floor and began telling him what had happened."It was the same day I met you. After I headed back from work, I was dragged out of my bed at around two or three o'clock in the morning."They beat me up and cussed at me. They said it was audacious of me to provoke you. Since then, I've been assigned to entertain guests."Tears streamed down her f
Yvette put on some slippers and left her room. She walked out and realized that Xavier wasn't home yet.She asked, "What time?""We're meeting around 10:00 am," Kiki responded."Okay. I'll be right over."After hanging up, she thought about it before deciding to send Xavier a text. She told him that she was going to a friend's. Since she was going to Kiki's place, it meant that she could pop by and visit Zachary too. It had only been a few days, but it felt like she hadn't seen him in ages. She wondered how he had been doing lately.…Sternhow Club was extremely quiet. It was early in the morning. Tristan hadn't managed to get enough rest and had been dragged rhere for drinks."Why are we drinking at such an early hour, Xav?" He was still in his doctor's coat. "You don't know how busy I've been lately."Xavier stared at Tristan's unruly demeanor. "What's keeping you so occupied? It's not like you have a wife or something.""Then why are you here when you have a wife?" counte
Yvette went over to Kiki's place bright and early. The pair had breakfast together before waiting for Daphne to come over and apologize."Why do you think Daphne had a sudden change of heart, Yvvy?" Kiki was puzzled. Just the other day, Daphne had still been paying people to take down the articles online. Why had she suddenly wanted to apologize? How strange.Yvette had no clue either. Logically speaking, Xavier and Tristan wouldn't just keep to themselves if Daphne was ever in trouble. They would have no problem with taking the articles down if they wanted to. The only plausible explanation was that they didn't want to help her. "Don't worry about it too much. As long as you're compensated for the trouble you went through, it'll suffice," said Yvette."Alright." "Later on, I'll keep myself out of sight. You can do as you see fit." "Okay."At 10:00 am, Daphne showed up with a lawyer in tow. Yvette retreated to the bedroom. Daphne was wearing a mask and sunglasses. Aft
After Daphne hung up, she picked up her phone again and sent Andy her location.Back at the manor, Kiki removed a hidden camera from nearby. "You truly are the best, Yvvy. You knew she wouldn't make a public apology. That's why you asked me to record her apology."She played the video recording on her phone. It documented Daphne's confession, as well as her attempts to bribe Kiki."I know her too well. It looks as if she is able to adapt to her circumstances, but she does it all for her own personal gain. Unless she has no other option, she will never choose publicly apologize.""I'll upload the video immediately." Kiki was extremely excited.However, Yvette stopped her. "Don't. There's no rush. I don't think this is the right time."Daphne was at the peak of her popularity right now. Even if they posted the video online, the best it could do was hurt her reputation. If they didn't execute it properly, Kiki might receive backlash as well."Anything you say." Kiki understood Yv
Everyone was surprised. Xavier had never left halfway through a meeting before. Under the pleading gazes of the group, Mark reluctantly followed him out."Mr. Lane," Mark called.Xavier motioned for him to be quiet and then picked up his phone, preparing to call Yvette. But as he was about to dial, he hesitated. If he called her just like that, she would think he cared too much. Forget it.Xavier turned off his phone. He couldn't calm down all day. As night fell, Xavier skipped dinner and asked his driver to take him home.When he opened the door, the living room was eerily quiet. Darkness engulfed him in an instant.Xavier didn't turn on the lights. Instead, he just laid on the couch, feeling restless. He kept checking his phone, seemingly expecting something.Time passed as he sat in the living room. After some time, his phone finally lit up.It was a text from his bodyguard."Sir, Ms. Snyder has left and seems to be heading toward the airport."Xavier's pupils contracte