Malcolm hadn't expected Zachary to stand there and look at him calmly. He didn't beat around the bush. "I don't like you. After you go home today, have your parents arrange for your withdrawal from school."When he heard that, Zachary remained calm and proceeded to wash his hands at the sink. "Why should I?""Because I'm the heir to Lane Group and the future successor of Titan Corporation!" Malcolm declared proudly. In Tirion, everyone knew about Titan Corporation. "If you cross me, you and your parents won't know what hit them. My family's company funds this school, so when I ask you to leave, your only option is to leave."Zachary arched his brow and wondered how he hadn't found out that his no-good father was going to give the company to someone else. "Oh."Malcolm thought he had agreed to leave and was feeling smug. But then Zachary continued, "I'm not leaving."Malcolm flipped. Unable to contain his anger, he raised his leg and kicked him. Zachary noticed what he was go
Yvette assumed he remembered this place and was going to use it to force her to admit that she hadn't lost her memory. But he didn't.Xavier gripped the steering wheel tightly and asked lowly, "What happened to that baby, Yvette?"When Tristan had given him her medical records, he remembered that they had stated that she was already two weeks pregnant. He had never asked because he had wanted Yvette to bring it up on her own. Her pupils narrowed into slits when she heard the word "baby". "What baby? What are you talking about?"He stopped the car and looked at her, feeling unusually depressed. "I know you were pregnant at the time." He gazed at her intently, as if he wanted to see right through her.Yvette was afraid that he had already discovered Zachary. Even though she had prepared herself, she still trembled in fear in front of him, afraid he would take Zachary and Noah away from her. Forcing herself to calm down, she responded, "All I remember is the attending physician te
Mark didn't stop Yvette when she arrived at Titan Corporation this time.Xavier was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, smoking a cigarette. Yvette's words from the previous day were echoing in his mind. She'd had a miscarriage, and their baby was long gone. Just then, there was a knock on the door. He stubbed his cigarette out and called out, "Come in."Yvette pushed the door open and found Xavier in a bespoke suit, his tall and slender figure outlined against the light. It reminded her of their first meeting over a decade ago. He had also stood in the sunlight at the time, instantly catching her eye. His piercing gaze reflected her delicate face and stunning figure. As he continued to gaze at her, she closed the office door and approached him. "Mr. Lane, after our conversation yesterday, I went through some old records and realized I had misunderstood you. We were indeed married."There's something I'd like to tell you. I lied about the blind date. I was actually there
Xavier didn't accept it. "I'm busy," he responded apathetically.Daphne hadn't expected him to turn her down so bluntly. As she thought about what had just happened between him and Yvette, her nails dug into her palm. Suppressing her displeasure, she turned to Yvette and asked, "Then, would you be able to come, Yvvy? It just so happens that our college reunion is right after the press conference. Perhaps seeing your old classmates could help jog your memory."Xavier's gaze landed on her as well. Yvette had just told him that she wanted to regain her memories, so she couldn't turn Daphne down. "Sure." She then accepted the invitation and left the office. Seeing as Yvette was also going to the press conference, Xavier felt tempted. Daphne persisted, and he eventually agreed to go as well. Daphne silently observed the shift in his attitude and felt her hatred for Yvette grow even stronger than before. Meanwhile, Yvette couldn't help but feel frustrated after leaving Xavier's off
Compared to the others, Xavier appeared much calmer. Daphne's gaze landed on Yvette. "Even though my first love and I went through a lot of ups and downs and couldn't get married, I believe that we will eventually be together." It was a veiled warning to Yvette. The accompaniment began, and Daphne's new song "A Sliver of Light" filled the air with its beautiful and touching melody. For some reason, Yvette found it familiar, but she couldn't quite remember where she had heard it before."The melody is quite nice. It's a shame she ruined the song with her singing," Xavier said softly from beside her.His words snapped her out of her reverie. Daphne might have debuted as a pop star, but her voice was actually quite underwhelming. He looked at Yvette. "I remember that you used to enjoy singing."Yvette would have almost forgotten about that if he hadn't mentioned it. Perhaps she had inherited it from Yara, but she'd had a keen sense of music from a young age. Unfortunately,
Given that they were in front of so many people, Xavier chose not to contradict her."Xav, why don't you join our reunion later?" Daphne asked again.Still angry about what Yvette had said, he deliberately agreed in front of Yvette. "Sure."…The whole floor of a five-star hotel had been booked. As soon as Xavier arrived, he was swarmed by Daphne and a group of trust fund kids. Yvette, on the other hand, sat alone to the side.Just then, a woman, who was dressed elegantly, approached Yvette. "Do you see that? Only Daph can get Mr. Lane to show up. After all, Daph is his first love."Yvette recognized this woman; she was Daphne's best friend, Yvonne Holden. Yvette took a sip of her drink and responded nonchalantly, "If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were Xavier's first love."Yvonne had intended to stand up for Daphne, but Yvette's retort almost put her in an awkward position. Not wanting to get into trouble, Yvette got up and left. By the time Xavier extricated hims
Yvette asked calmly, "Do you think you're all that? Did you actually achieve everything you have so far on your own? If it weren't for my family, would you still be alive? If it weren't for Xavier, would you have become a famous actress?"Yvette leaned close to Daphne's ear, lowering her voice to a whisper, and mocked, "Did you think I was unaware of all the shady things you did abroad after graduation? Say, if Xavier and his family found out, would they still accept you?"Yvette had made extensive preparations before she returned. To get what she wanted, she even looked into Daphne. Then, she realized that Daphe, the supposedly pure goddess, had a very eventful few years abroad.Daphne's pupils dilated. She thought she had covered her tracks, but she was sorely mistaken. "So, you didn't actually lose your memory. Believe it or not, I'm going to tell Xavier!"Yvette wasn't afraid at all. "Oh, is that so? I dare you to. Then, you'd be able to find your videos at Xavier's tomorrow."
"Why not?" Kiki inquired, perplexed."I didn't apply for copyright on that song. Besides, it has been slightly modified. If we go to court, it would be difficult to prove that it's stolen. Also, did you forget that Xavier was backing her? He would never let her lose the lawsuit."Over the years, Daphne had done whatever she wanted without a care in the world. Though people had sued her, they always lost miserably because the entire legal department at Lane Group was at her beck and call. In addition, if she wanted to sue Daphne, she'd have to do so on internationally, which would make things all the more difficult. "Then… are we just going to let her get away with this?" Yvette walked out onto the balcony, gazed at the view before her, and said, "Of course not! We need to wait until we have enough evidence to deliver a decisive blow."She was never one to take things lying down, but she also knew better than to act recklessly. After hearing that, Kiki could only sigh. "Alrig