Yaslyn identified the voice on the other end of the line as Xoan's and promptly refused, saying, "No need. I've already had a meal with Mr. Lawson outside."After hanging up, Mr. Lawson heaved a laugh from the other side of the table. He was not one for gossip. He only discovered the reason behind Yaslyn's visit to the company that morning from her."Yaslyn," he began, "I've met all five young masters of the Warren family. If you ask me, Xoan is the standout. Over these years as president, he's landed numerous big projects. He's incredibly reliable and excellent. He might be worth giving some serious consideration."Yaslyn took a sip of water, her face instantly full of resistance."No, no, no, Mr. Lawson. He's cold and distant. Who would want that man as a husband?"In Yaslyn's eyes, Xoan was unapproachable and aloof. Her words from that morning were only meant to get under his skin.Mr. Lawson broke into hearty laughter. The conversation then meandered to the other members of t
Upon returning home, Xoan was greeted by a lively scene in the living room. The other four members of the Warren family, including Sophie, were there. A young woman who appeared to be around Yaslyn's age was seated on the sofa. She was dressed in a tailored suit dress, presenting the image of a well-bred, rich lady. "Is that Xoan I see? Come sit down. Zaylee just returned to the country today and came straight here after landing," Sophie said cheerfully.The young woman, Zaylee, rose to greet Xoan with a warm smile. Xoan responded casually, his lack of enthusiasm causing her smile to falter slightly. However, she quickly recovered and turned her attention to Yaslyn."Are you Yaslyn? Hi! I'm Zaylee Ford. I grew up with Xoan and the others. From now on, consider us friends. If you ever find yourself bored in Jefferson City, feel free to reach out," she beamed, her eyes twinkling.From their earlier conversation, Zaylee had gathered that Yaslyn was quite beautiful. However, she had not
The maid, puzzled by Yaslyn's question, replied nevertheless. "My name is Nancy Lewis."Soon, the butler descended the stairs to report, "Sir, madam, we found these items in the bottom cabinet of Ms. Lyon's coat rack."Contained within the black plastic bag were a jade bracelet, a necklace, and a bracelet adorned with precious gems, all of which belonged to Sophie.A collective gasp of surprise echoed throughout the room when they realized the missing items had indeed been found in Yaslyn's room. Sophie's face was clouded with fury."Stephen, what have you to say for yourself? Look at the kind of woman you've found for our sons. Not only is she from some small, insignificant place, she also has filthy hands.""There's no way Yaslyn could've done this," Stephen asserted with conviction.Zaylee, feigning sympathy, added, "Indeed, could there possibly be some kind of misunderstanding?"The room became stiff with tension. At that moment, Xoan stood up and suggested, "Father, mother,
It was well known that Yaslyn would have an allergic reaction upon contact with jade, a fact underscored by the absence of any symptoms on her hands before the incident. To any discerning observer, it was clear that someone was attempting to frame Yaslyn.Just then, Yaslyn, unperturbed, voiced her query. "Alright, I've said my piece. Now, it's my turn to ask. Mrs. Warren, why did you transfer two hundred thousand dollars to Nancy yesterday?"Taken aback, both Nancy and Sophie blurted out, "What are you talking about?"Yaslyn displayed an image on her phone of a transaction record showcasing a substantial sum transferred from Sophie's account to Nancy."I did my research, and a maid's salary is around thirty thousand dollars. So, why did Mrs. Warren transfer two hundred thousand dollars to Nancy?" Yaslyn knew full well that a mere maid would not frame her without a compelling reason. Indeed, as she suspected, the true instigator was evident when she looked into Nancy's finances. I
By the time Yaslyn and Xoan left the hospital, Stephen and Sophie were in the midst of a heated argument in their room."Sophie, Yaslyn has just joined the Warren family. Why are you targeting her so intently? She's just a child!" Stephen exclaimed.Sophie chuckled coldly and said, "Isn't it all because of you, Stephen? Tell me, why did you bring Yaslyn into the Warren family?""I've told you already," Stephen retorted, "I had a marriage arrangement with Yaslyn's father.""A marriage arrangement? That's just an excuse! Isn't it because you were once in love with Helen Carden?" Sophie shot back.Upon hearing those words, Stephen's face stiffened. He and Oliver, Yaslyn's father, had been close friends in school, both top students with promising futures. They had both fallen in love with the radiant and youthful Helen—Yaslyn's mother. They agreed to pursue her fairly. Relying on his prominent family background, Stephen managed to arrange a marriage between the Warren and Carden famil
Sheldon, taken aback, awkwardly chuckled. "Oh, I hope not."When they arrived at the office, Sheldon immediately dived into his work, leaving Yaslyn to spend yet another day in the security room.On the third day, Yaslyn was to spend time with Henry Warren. Henry was a top-tier celebrity in the entertainment industry with tens of millions of fans. It was his birthday, marking his tenth anniversary in show business. He was far too busy to pay any attention to Yaslyn.Awakening from a nap and heading downstairs, Yaslyn bumped into Zaylee. She smiled and said, "Yaslyn, we're planning to go shopping for some new clothes and to pick out a gift for Henry. Would you like to join us?""Sure."After a moment's consideration, Yaslyn agreed and left with them. Zaylee ushered Yaslyn into a high-end women's clothing store when they arrived at the mall."Yaslyn, you're so beautiful. I bet you'd look amazing in a dress."While the four men waited outside, Zaylee grabbed a deep green dress from
Marcus’s face turned ashen again as he gripped Yaslyn’s hand, hurrying to speak. "Look at her, spending others' money without a second thought! She's buying everything for herself!"In the car, Yaslyn wordlessly rolled her eyes in response to Marcus’s grumbling.The evening arrived swiftly. After dinner, Yaslyn donned a simple black dress, joining the others as they headed for the concert.Their seats were in the second row. As soon as they settled in, Zaylee quickly sat next to Xoan. Yaslyn remained unperturbed and took a seat next to Sheldon.The concert started promptly. Henry, clad in a sleek black suit, took the stage. As a top star, he was undeniably handsome. The crowd erupted with cheers so loud that Yaslyn thought her eardrums might burst.An hour passed with Henry performing several songs. When it came time for the next segment, the host slowly walked on stage, announcing, "Today marks Henry's tenth anniversary. We've prepared a surprise for you! We will randomly select
"Let us now quieten down and anticipate the rendition of 'Goodnight,' a duet between Ms. Lyon and Henry."As Yaslyn made her unhurried approach to the piano, the ambiance in the venue hushed down to an appreciative silence. Henry appeared taken aback as the opening notes were struck, not anticipating Yaslyn's adeptness with the piano.Absorbed fully in the performance, he sang with a fervor that matched her playing. Despite the absence of rehearsals and prior collaborations, the duo managed to deliver a perfectly synced performance.Henry, clutching his microphone, glanced at Yaslyn in her black dress, causing a flutter of excitement among some fans.From the audience, Zaylee could not hide her amusement. "I never expected Yaslyn to play so well. Judging by her skill, she must be above the eighth grade. Their performance seems quite well-matched—one on the piano, the other singing."Although her words echoed appreciation, resentment simmered beneath Zaylee's superficial composure.