"I've already eaten your cooking for three years. I wouldn't mind doing it again," Xavier replied.Yvette smiled. When the food arrived, she went to the kitchen to cook it. In the past, she didn't know how to cook, but she learned slowly after getting married to Xavier. Xavier had never been grateful. He took everything for granted, just like now.He sat in the living room, but his eyes remained fixed on Yvette. He felt like he would never get sick of looking at her.Yvette served the dishes one by one, and she added something special to the grilled fish—Xavier's favorite.The two of them sat down opposite each other. Xavier hadn't eaten with her like this for a long time, and he did not touch his cutlery.Yvette served him a large piece of fish. "You said you wouldn't mind."Xavier picked up his knife and fork and began eating the fish on his plate slowly. Yvette watched him closely, feeling very nervous.She had put a sleeping pill in the fish, but she was afraid that she ha
Yvette continued. "Every woman likes being beautiful. Perhaps I was too insecure in the past, and I hid the things that I liked."Xavier felt his chest grow stuffy when he heard this. "Are you saying that you used to do that for me?"She looked up and met his eyes. "I told you that I don't remember anymore. However, I can tell you very clearly that I like putting on makeup, and I also like bright and pretty clothes. I even like gold, silver, and jewelry."In the past, Yvette had only worn gray and gone without makeup because she was afraid that Xavier would get angry. Her family had tricked him, and she didn't want to anger him by dressing up extravagantly. Once, she had just been wearing a red skirt and humming while she watered the flowers outside, and it prompted Xavier's ridicule."You Snyders are really something. How could you be so calm after tricking me? How could you talk, laugh, and dress up so extravagantly?"Ever since that incident, she had not dared to be happy or
In the end, Yvette had no choice but to give up. Perhaps the tussle had tired her out. She was exhausted, and she fell asleep too.The next day, sunlight shone on their faces. Xavier had never slept better.He opened his eyes and glanced at Yvette, who was nestled in his arms. The cold look in his eyes softened and became unusually gentle.The air-conditioning was on, and seeing her huddled into a ball, Xavier raised a hand to get his coat and cover her with it. At that moment, Yvette opened her eyes. When she saw Xavier's gentle eyes, his name slipped out of her mouth. "Xav."Xavier was startled. Yvette came back to her senses and rolled out of his arms at once. She fell heavily onto the floor and took a sharp intake of breath in pain.Xavier saw how flustered she was, and he pulled her up. "What did you call me just now?""What?" Yvette decided to play dumb.Xavier decided not to press any further. He got up and said sarcastically, "You really do forget things easily, Ms. Sn
"Yep." Yvette thought for a moment, then instructed her. "Daphne doesn't know that I was the teacher, and I don't want her to know either.""Alright."Ever since Daphne had said that she knew where Yara and Terrence were, Yvette had to conceal her identity as much as she could.Otherwise, if Yara and Terrence found her, she would never be able to get rid of them.When she thought about how greedy Yara was and how Terrence had betrayed her, Yvette felt very disillusioned.After discussing things with Kiki in detail about suing Daphne, she got ready to leave. However, Kiki stopped her. "It's rare for us to get to meet, and Zac hasn't finished school yet. Let's go and walk around the nearby mall."Yvette could not bring herself to say no, so she agreed. The two of them went to the central business district in Tirion.Kiki sighed. "Although Xavier is a scumbag, he's also very sharp. Do you know that the entire country has business streets like this in every major city?"Think abo
The shop assistant took the card and glanced at it. She immediately called security who dragged Yvonne away. After that, the manager served Kiki personally.As she walked out of the boutique with the clothes that she wanted, Kiki still looked confused. "I thought that TII boutiques don't have VIPs?""I met the designer of TII when I was in Asnea. He liked a song I wrote very much, so he gave me this card. "At the time, he said that having this card made me equal to a manager at their stores. I've never tried it before," Yvette said calmly.Kiki looked adoringly at her and took her arm. "That's amazing. My dear Ms. Snyder, in the future I'm going to latch myself firmly to you."Yvette laughed and patted her head. "You silly goose.""That's right. I'm going to be your silly goose."They talked and laughed as they walked. When she got back, Yvette especially stopped and bought clothes for Zachary and Noah. Kiki would give Zachary his clothes, while Noah's clothes would be posted to him
"Daph, what are you planning to do now? Did Mr. Lane say when you're going to get married?"Yvonne clenched her jaw. "If there's no other choice, I'll expose Yvette online so that she'll die a social death."Daphne got up and began trimming the flower arrangement beside her. "Don't." She paused and explained. "That will affect Xav, too."Yvonne subsided. When she was gone, Daphne snapped the scissors viciously. An entire rose fell to the floor.Whether it was now or in the past, Xavier had never mentioned marriage. Sometimes, she had no choice but to admit that love always made itself known. Xavier did not seem to have ever had feelings for her.She had been full of confidence when she first returned and announced that she would pursue Xavier. Now she was his girlfriend, but it was just a label. She was an utter joke.At this thought, she swept the vase off the table. It shattered on the ground, and the flowers scattered all over the floor. Daphne's hand had been cut and was bl
"Since you chose to be a celebrity, you should have known how much speculation you would have to endure." Xavier's voice was as cold as ice.Daphne felt her heart grow cold. Xavier was a heartless stone."Xav, please stay with me for a while. I'm begging you."However, Xavier exposed her intentions at once. "I know my mother wants you to have my child. Don't even think about it."Daphne was stunned. Xavier added, "The best thing you can do is to play your role well."He left quickly after that. Daphne watched him leave. She could not understand why he was like that! His father had flirted around so much, but he was completely immovable. Shannon wanted a grandchild so much, but Daphne had no chance of getting pregnant at all.Daphne called a doctor to take care of the wound on her hand.After Xavier left Northsky Apartments, he called Mark. "How are things?""I've already arranged for the staff. I used the official method. We can probably bring the child back without you going
Noah smacked his lips and continued goading Xavier. "Mister, did you kidnap me for money? Daddy doesn't lack money. I'm his precious treasure. Taking me was the right decision."Xavier was lost for words. "If your father is so rich and powerful, why couldn't he protect you properly? How could he let me kidnap you?"Noah was stumped. He hadn't expected Xavier to be so sharp-tongued. Maybe he wasn't completely useless, after all.Noah did not answer. He suddenly clutched at his stomach, his brow furrowed deeply. Xavier realized that something was wrong. "What is it?""My tummy hurts." Noah's voice was very weak.Luckily, Xavier had brought a private doctor along. He immediately called the doctor over to give Noah a check-up.However, the doctor could not find anything wrong. "Mr. Lane, I've checked Mr. Noah's abdomen, and there's nothing wrong with him."Noah clutched his stomach and began rolling around on the bed. "It hurts, I'm going to die… ahhh…."The doctor was stumped. Xav