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‘No limit? Yvette thought. She clenched her molars. Indeed, she liked the bet. “Stop with the nonsense. Are we betting or what?” Yvette challenged.
Ethan stared at her gloomily and mocked, “Fine. If you want to bet, 111 join. But let me warn you about Ryan-he’s not as gentle as he seems. If you like him, you’d better watch out.”
He thought Yvette insisted on betting with him to stand up for Ryan, just like his crazy ex-girlfriend who was fascinated with Ryan. He felt resentful.
Yvette stuffed her hands in her pockets and looked at Ethan as if he was foolish. “Are you out of your mind? Who said I like
him?”
Ryan knew that no matter what, he could not let Yvette stand up for him. Ethan, if you want to bet, I’ll bet with you.”
Ethan shook his head with a sly grin and said dismissively, “Sorry, but right now, I only want to bet with this beauty.”
Ryan saw the undisguised malice in Ethan’s eyes. It was clear he had bad intentions toward Yvette. “You…”
Ethan did not give Ryan a chance to speak and got up to leave. As he walked out, his gaze swept over everyone before finally landing on Yvette.
“See you in the top-floor gaming hall. I assume you all know the way? If not, no worries. Mr. Lewis knows it well,” he said.
After Ethan left, Ryan looked at Yvette with confusion. He did not understand why she would so readily agree to such a bet It would not end without risking at least 15 to 20 million dollars.
He already knew about Yvette’s background. Even though he had not been at school recently, he had heard rumors about her upon returning-some good, some bad. He also learned that she was the daughter the Chambers family recently found, who had been living in the countryside before.
Did she even understand what kind of bet this was?
The person she was up against was not just any guy. Ethan was the deputy mayor’s son. Whether she won or lost, she would be in a difficult position afterward.
The Chambers family was already declining and had no chance against Daniel. Besides, Zachary would not likely clash with the deputy mayor just for her.
Besides Ryan, other students from the physics department also did not see why Yvette had to get involved in this matter. Was she just trying to stand out?
Yvette glanced around and noticed the puzzled and slightly disapproving looks of everyone. Without saying anything, she turned around and opened the door, letting the waiter at the entrance guide her to the top-floor gaming hall.
After Yvette left, a few people in the room started to complain about her drawing too much attention
“Seriously, Yvette is always trying to grab the spotlight. What does it have to do with us?” one of them said.
“Yeah, now Ethan is going to hold a grudge against us,” another person added.
“If I’d known, I wouldn’t have come to this meal another one said.
Bonnie was originally going to leave with Yvette, but she forgot her bag. When she turned back to get it, she overheard them gossiping about Yvette..
Her expression darkened. It was the first time she was this angry in front of everyone.
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She shouted, “Do you guys-eyen know what’s what? Didn’t you hear what Ethan said? If Ryan doesn’t bet, can we just walk away? Do you really think Yve wants to get involved? I know how much she hates trouble. She only stepped up because of
After speaking, she noticed the guilty looks of everyone. She shot a glare at Ryan, who was standing there, and scoffed. “You all know that Ethan wants to cause trouble for Ryan, but because of his position, you didn’t dare to speak up and instead. blame Yve. I’m embarrassed for you. And you, Ryan, as a grown man, how can you just stand there? You got yourself into this mess, and I really look down on you for not even having the guts to stand up with us against him.”
After saying all that, Bonnie huffed and grabbed her little red bag before leaving. She ran to catch up with Yvette and the
wailer.
Bonnie sneaked a glance at Yvette’s expression and noticed she did not seem upset at all. Carefully, she said, “Yve, you weren’t in there just now. I was so impressivel
Yvette nodded casually and replied, “Yeah, you were the most impressive.
The top-floor gaming hall in Sky Nimbus was designed specifically for the wealthy
The entire gaming hall was fitted with clear, bulletproof glass. Inside, high-definition cameras tracked everything in at circular layout with no blind spots, allowing onlookers outside to see what was happening regardless of where they stood. People outside did not have to worry about missing anything. The gaming hall was equipped with stereo headsets, making it easy to hear everything being said inside.
The cost for this gaming hall alorke was over 30 million dollars, not including the annual maintenance and upkeep expenses.
Yvette and Bonnie, led by the waiter, took the VIP elevator directly to the top floor.
In the meantime, after Bonnie left, Ryan turned to the others and told them to head back first. Only three people left quickly, while the remaining ten agreed to go up with Ryan to support Yvette.
The rest of them knew in their hearts that Bonnie was right.
Yvette stepped up entirely for their safety. Before Ethan could use them to threaten Ryan, Yvette showed no sign of doing anything, so they could not be ungrateful. They might not have money, but they understood the basic principle of gratitude.
Today, Sky Nimbus was particularly lively.
Ethan was considered a person of status in Seacrity. Since it involved the eldest son of the Lewis family, news of their high- stakes gamble on the top floor spread quickly. When people heard that a beautiful girl was stepping up for Ryan to bet against Ethan, their interest grew even more.
Everyone flooded to the top floor to witness the event. In less than ten minutes, the outside of the gaming hall was packed with people.
Justin realized that the girl who had just embarrassed him was defending Ryan. He inwardly mocked her for overestimating herself. Ethan was a regular customer at Sky Nimbus, known for his top-notch gambling skills. How could a student who had not even graduated from Argrol University take him on?
Justin, eager for drama, had his staff spread the word, which led to the lively scene currently unfolding on the top floor. He felt pleased with himself, eager to see what would happen to Yvette later.
Ryan went up to the top floor with the physics students. The upper-class attendees all recognized him and stood up to greet
him
Ryan settled the ten people and then walked into the gaming hall by himself.
Inside the gaming hall, Yvette and Ethan stood at opposite ends of the table, with a high-ranking croupier in between. Bonnie stood a little distance from Yvette, nervously fidgeting with her fingers.
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“Ryan, you’re here. Bormie-fually spotted someone familiar.
It was her first time in a situation like this, and she could not deny that she was scared,
She could not really help much, and she certainly should not disturb Yvette, so all she could do was silently cheer her on from the side
Ryan nodded, then walked over to Yvette’s side and whispered, cover the bets. Don’t worry about winning or losing, just enjoy yourself.
Ryan did not expect much from Yvette and assumed the money was already lost.
Even though Ryan’s voice was very low, Ethan and the people outside the gaming hall could hear him.
Ethan gave Yvette a sinister look. “You said you’d bet with me, be it has to be your own money, not Ryan’s. If you’re scared now, just admit defeat and act cute. I won’t make it hard for you
The people outside were speaking even more rudely.
“Oh, so she’s betting with a man’s money, huh?” one of the onlookers asked.
“This is a man’s bet. What’s a woman doing here?” another person said.
“All right, all right. If Ryan wants to, let him. He’s got more money than sense. We’re just here for the show,” another person
teased.
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your money,” she said.
Ryan was speechless. How could the Chambers family give her so much cash? Where would she get the money to bet against Ethan? He really could not understand why she was so stubborn.
Yvette glanced at the black phone in her hand. Three… two… one. “Here it comes,” she said.
At this moment, the elevator doors on the top floor opened slowly.
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Everyone curiously looked toward the staircase.
A man about six feet tall wearing a green tank top, red shorts, and flip-flops walked in, followed by a group of men in suits. carrying heavy black suitcases. They approached Yvette, guided by a waiter.
It was none other than Eagle King.
Seeing Yvette nod, the men in black opened the suitcases, revealing piles of cash that left everyone amazed.
100 million dollars! Everyone gasped internally. The whopping 100 million dollars dazzled everyone.
Most of the people there were wealthy and familiar with money. But it was the first time they had seen someone brazenly show off 100 million dollars. Even for them, they would need permission from their families to gather that amount.
“Who is this girl? How could she easily conte out with 100 million dollars so quickly?’ everyone thought.
Ethan’s
expression was grim. He never expected Yvette to actually come up with that much money.
He was sure the money did not come from Ryan. The Lewis family would never hire someone like the poorly dressed man standing opposite him. This meant that the money really came from Yvette herself.
Ryan was also stunned. He had mixed emotions, realizing he had underestimated Yvette’s abilities.
Eagle King scratched his messy bedhead, and under everyone’s curious looks, he walked up to Yvette and said in a sleepy tone. “What’s going on, uh… Yve? Why did you decide to play this? Isn’t 100 million dollars too little? Why not add more? You rarely show interest in these things. Shouldn’t you go all out How about a check?”
Yvette smiled, her eyes showing a hint of amusement. “No need. I’m just playing casually. You can step back now.”
Eagle King cast a sympathetic glance at the gloomy man across from him, holding a silent three-minute moment of mourning for him, thinking, ‘Boss’ idea of just playing could really take him out!”
Eagle King’s voice came through the room’s speakers, capturing every word.
Everyone was shocked and thought, “What kind of lunatic is this? 100 million dollars isn’t enough? Add more? What does just playing casually’ even mean? Not having enough fun? What kind of crazy talk is this? Is there no way out for others?
However, seeing the man’s serious expression made it hard not to believe him.
Eagle King stepped aside, glanced at Ryan and Bonnie, then walked over to Bonnie. “Hey, girl, did you come with Yve?” he
asked.
Bonnie nodded politely. Normally, if she saw someone like Eagle King, she would steer clear and keep her distance. However, she felt that anyone who got along so well with Yvette was definitely a good person.
Eagle King never expected that right after their first meeting, Bonnie would already consider him a “good person.”
When he found out later, he insisted on becoming Bonnie’s godbrother and wanted to gift her a gold mine, which Bonnie firmly declined before he finally let it go
“I-I came with Yve. Hello, Boss,” Bonnie stammered.
Boss” Eagle King joked. “Girl, I haven’t been the ‘boss’ for many years now,”
Bonnie was amused, and instantly, their relationship became much closer.
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“Check it over, and if everything’s okay, we can start,” Yvette said
Ethan gave her a deep look and nodded grimly. “All right. I’ll use the chips from the gaming hall. I’m sure that’s enough for you to trust me with the reputation of Sky Nimbus.“
like.”
Yvette shrugged and nodded indifferently. “As you lik
The crowd outside was astounded by Yvette’s bold move. Initially, everyone was casually here for the spectacle, but now, they were taking it seriously.
The deputy mayor’s son and a female university student-two people who seemed completely unrelated. This high-stakes gamble was too exciting to miss,
If Ethan won, it would be one thing, but if he lost, there could be chaos.
Whatever the result, Yvette would not end up well. However, for someone to casually come up with 100 million dollars, it
sejo was hard to believe she did not have any backing.
Right now, the most crucial thing was the uncertain outcome of the bet.
The students from the physics department were already stunned when they saw that 100 million dollars
They had only one thought in mind, ‘How could she be just a regular student, a girl from the countryside? She’s clearly a hidden bigwig!
All they could do was admire her.
Ethan rested his hands on the chair, asking with a sinister tone, “What are we betting on? Blackjack? Grand Hazard?”
“Grand Hazard.” Yvette said.
Ethan smirked confidently, thinking. You had the chance to take the easy path, but now you’ve barged into hell.”
His best skill was rolling dice. He had won a lot of money from many people with it.
Those outside who knew Ethan sighed, feeling sorry for Yvette. They thought, ‘If she’d chosen another game, maybe she could have taken a chance. But rolling dice? Her luck is just too low…
The physics students heard the chatter and were confused. One brave guy finally asked the person next to him, “Hi, what are you talking about?”
The man glanced at the guy who asked the question, wondering if he was someone brought by Ryan. Although it was clear they did not belong to the circle, the man was in a good mood and replied, “You probably don’t know, but Ethan is great at playing dice. Nine out of ten times, he wins. You must be that pretty girl’s friend, right? She’s going to have a hard time today.”
Everyone in the physics department heard this and could not help but start worrying about Yvette.
“Since you chose the game, don’t accuse me of bullying. You go first. Each round is 1.5 million dollars,” Ethan said.
Yvette sat in the chair, crossing her legs arrogantly. Her worn-out canvas shoes were frayed at the edges, showing they had been worn for a long time.
She extended her long fingers to tap the chips on the table. She waved her hand and said lightly, “I don’t like wasting time. 100 million dollars-winner takes all in one round.”
Everyone was shocked, bursting into excitement. They muttered inwardly, “100 million dollars and the winner takes it all in one round? This is definitely the biggest bet in Sky Nimbus’ history!”
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Everyone outside felt that soglay’s het was definitely worth attending.
Eagle King quietly ordered an orange juice when no one was paying attention When Yvette mentioned the bet of 100 million dollars for one round, he was the only one there calmly ipping orange juice.
Bonnie thought the scene looked strange. It was not just her, but everyone outside also felt the same way.
“Boss, aren’t you at all concerned about Yve?” Bonnie’s voice was filled with worry. She was so nervous she felt like she might explode.
Eagle King casually sipped his orange juice while fiddling with his phone, even sending a text message
He cursed inwardly. That fangirl Flying Fish dares to go missing She’s not replying to texts or calls-she’s really gotten
bold!”
“Worried? What’s there to worry about? Yve could win even if she played with her toes. 100 million dollars is just for fun to
her,” he said.
Eagle King looked up at Bonnie’s puzzled face and added, “Don’t worry, girl. Unless Mars collides with Earth, Ethan can’t beat her. Relax, here’s another glass of juice for you.”
Bonnie stiffly accepted the juice from Eagle King. She took a sip It actually tasted pretty good, but her face still showed
some worry.
Eagle King sighed, thinking. Bost charm even caught the ladies’ attention.
Just drink your juice and watch. Trust me, it’s all good,” he told Bonnie.
Hearing what Eagle King said, Bonnie felt much more at ease. She turned to sit next to him, and they started sipping their orange juice together. Somehow, it felt unexpectedly harmonious.
When he heard Yvette’s words, Ethan’s expression changed immediately. The smug look from a moment ago disappeared instantly.
He never expected the girl across from him to open with a 100 million-dollar bet.
It was not that he could not come up with the money. His grandfather had set aside a fund for him, which happened to be exactly 100 million dollars.
‘Should I use the money?’ he thought. With so many people watching now, he was in a difficult situation.
Everyone was waiting for Ethan’s response.
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Ethan gritted his teeth. “All right. Let’s go with your plan. We’ll use one round to determine the winner. Let’s see who rolls the lowest number.”
The dealer stood in the middle, closest to both of them. Today, he witnessed the start of this high-stakes gambling match firsthand. “Gentlemen, the dice are ready. Please check them, and if everything’s good, we can begin.”
The female croupier first went to Ethan with the tray and lifted the cover, allowing him to check it. Then, she walked over to Yvette, who glanced at it and nodded casually.
She followed the usual procedure and walked around in front of the camera, allowing those outside the venue to get a clearer view.
The highly anticipated gambling match officially began.
“Ladies first. Ethan graciously allowed Yvette to go first.
Yvette paused, her leg casually crossed. “No need. You go first.”
After she produced 100 million dollars, Ethan no longer saw Yvette as an ordinary nobody. He needed to be extremely cautious, even though victory seemed certain.
This game could only end in a wh, with no room for loss.
Ethan grabbed the dice cup and shook it three times on each side before throwing it high up. His ears flicked slightly, showcasing his unique skill of sound recognition. After three seconds of shaking it up and down, it finally came crashing down with a loud smack on the table.
“Hey, pretty, I’ll call off this bet if you say yes to being my girlfriend,” he urged.
“No!” Ryan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up to stop them.
Ryan still didn’t believe Yvette could win against Ethan even if she could come up with 100 million dollars. He couldn’t just stand by and watch Yvette walk into the tiger’s den.
It was the first time Ethan had seen Ryan lose his composure, which made him feel even more smug.
Yvette propped her chin on her hand, a playful glint in her eyes. I’m not interested in being your girlfriend, but I’ll consider being your boss.”
Her words sent the crowd into fits of laughter. They couldn’t help but marvel at Yvette’s sharp remark about Ethan.
“Who is this girl? She’s so funny!”
“I really want to ask her out!”
“Forget it. It’s not worth getting on the Brooks family’s bad side for her.”
“I wouldn’t mind dying if it meant I could be with her,” the crowd chattered.
Ethan was so angry he felt like he might spit blood, his teeth nearly grinding to dust as he glared at Yvette. “Do you know who my dad is? How dare you talk so big”
Yvette became impatient and wondered why it was taking so long to end a 100-million-dollar match. “I know your dad, Daniel Brooks, is Seacrity’s deputy mayor. Is this game on or not? Stop dawdling.”
Ethan realized that she clearly looked down on his family, musing, She’s still so arrogant even when she knows my dad’s
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identity. Could it be that she really has some backing?”
The man felt a sudden unease. However, he couldn’t back down now, or the Brooks family would become the laughingstock
of Seacrity.
He gritted his teeth in anger, “Since you refuse to see reason, I’ll proceed. Don’t regret this.” With that, he revealed the dice.
The high-definition camera zoomed in. All six dice were lined up perfectly, each showing the number one for a total of six.
Everyone erupted into cheers.
“Whoa, Ethan is amazing, rolling six ones!”
“His gambling skills are truly incredible.”
“With the smallest possible roll, what’s left to watch? 100 million dollars is gone, just like that.”
The first to react was Justin, who stood at the casino entrance. He rushed over to Ethan’s side as quickly as he could.
The man was nearly losing his mind over the turn of events.
The girl he initially looked down on casually produced 100 million dollars, while Ethan, who he thought would definitely win, not only lost miserably but was also so enraged that he spat blood.
Also, Ethan was Daniel’s son. Mishap must not befall him at Sky Nimbus, or Justin’s career would be over.
Justin asked concernedly. “Mr. Brooks! Mr. Brooks, are you okay! Hang in there. We’ll get you to the hospital right away.”
Ethan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His anger had affected his health, but he was barely holding on. “You won What’s your name?”
The man had it all figured out-knowing Yvette’s name meant that as long as she was still in Seacrity, she’d have no way to
escape him
He couldn’t do much with everyone watching now, but after tonight, he’d involve his dad. After all, how hard could it be to
deal with one woman!
A few drops of blood from Ethan splattered onto Yvette’s hand. She looked down at the specks of blood on her fingers, her demeanor turning frosty.
It was evident that Yvette was in a terrible mood.
Everyone stared at her.
Only Eagle King knew that Yvette was highly irritated to the point of feeling murderous, so he handed his orange juice to Bonnie and walked over to Yvette.
She lifted her eyes, looking at Eagle King with an indifferent expression. “They are dirty.”
Eagle King expertly took a wet wipe from his pocket and carefully cleaned the blood-stained area.
Everyone was confused, not understanding what he was doing. They wondered if his action was necessary, as it was just a few drops of blood.
Bonnie had a different opinion from everyone else. She had a strong feeling that if Eagle King didn’t clean up the blood for Yvette, the consequences would be SEVOTE
A tall, muscular man was carefully wiping the fingers of a young woman, and the scene seemed bizarre no matter how one looked at it
Eagle King sighed. His gentle voice was completely different from his intimidating image “Boss, they’re clean now.” Yvette stared blankly at her now clean fingers. The ferocity in her eyes slowly faded. The woman spoke softly. “Okay”
Eagle King breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had finally calmed down.
Seeing this, Ryan stepped forward to block off Ethan’s harsh glare. “Enough, Ethan. You’ve already lost. What is there to say for someone defeated?”
Ryan’s words struck the other man like a blow.
Ethan, who had been trying to keep himself strong, finally couldn’t hold on and passed out.
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The scene became chaotic once again.
After the fainted man was taken away, Sky Nimbus handed the 100 million dollar check to Yvette according to the rules, but she didn’t even glance at it. The woman merely tossed it to Eagle King and walked away without looking back, only instructing him to send Bonnie back to the dormitory.
Bonnie, feeling worried, wanted to trail behind Yvette, but Eagle King stopped her.
“Don’t. Boss needs some alone time now. She’s better off on her own, he explained.
Bonnie knew Eagle King had his reasons for saying so. After all, he had known Yvette longer. So, she just nodded obediently.
With both people involved gone, the crowd lost interest. Before long, everyone on the top floor had dispersed.
The events at today’s gambling match had exceeded their expectations,
A rising young girl competed against the son of Seacrity’s deputy mayor and won with a st**ring 100 million dollars at
stake
Also, Ethan was so frustrated that he vomited blood while the internationally renowned Gambling King’s skill made its debut in Seacrity
Any of these topics were more than enough to become the talk of high society.
After Yvette and the others left, Ryan sent the remaining physics department students on their way, repeatedly emphasizing not to talk about today’s event at school before he headed home.
Daniel, in a villa in Seacrity, received a call in the middle of the night from Justin of Sky Nimbus, telling him that Ethan was now at Seacrity Hospital.
He was scared awake, instantly losing any feeling of sleepiness. The man quickly got up and instructed the driver to take him there.
Upon arriving at the hospital. Justin fanned the flames by recounting the entire situation in detail.
That was when Daniel learned that Ethan was so angered by an unknown young girl that he fainted, and he had also lost 100 million dollars in the bet
Daniel’s face instantly darkened
As he had served as deputy mayor for years, very few dared to challenge his authority. To him, his son’s gambling, clubbing, and partying at Sky Nimbus were minor matters.
Every man had their interests. Fortunately, Ethan’s gambling skills were decent. Over the years, he hadn’t lost much money. In fact, he had made quite a bit. So, Daniel allowed his son to pursue it.
Who would’ve thought Ethan would get so worked up by a girl today and lose so much money, too? This made the Brooks family a huge joke, leaving Daniel with nowhere to save face.
Daniel’s voice was as sharp as a knife, sending chills down Justin’s spine. Any info on that woman’s background?”
Justin replied cautiously, “Mr. Brooks, we’re not too sure. She tagged along with Mr. Lewis and seems to be his classmate.
Daniel furrowed his brows so tightly that it seemed as if he could crush a fly between them. “Mr. Lewis? Is it Ryan Lewis from the Lewis family?”
Justin nodded with trepidation. He was bound to offend someone in this situation, so he decided it was better to stick with Daniel. “Yeah
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Daniel looked at his son, who was still unconscious on the hospital bed. His anger intensified.
He had warned Ethan about his conflict with Ryan, advising him to know his limits and not go too far. If Ethan wanted to secure Seacrity’s mayor once Wyatt left, he would need the support of the four major families, especially the Lewis family. It was best to avoid any open conflict if possible. After all, why was Ethan still so worked up over a dead woman and causing trouble with Ryan after all this time?
Daniel felt a mix of frustration and disappointment. In the past, he could overlook minor disputes, but now that his son was hospitalized, how could he remain indifferent as a father? Since there hadn’t been a direct conflict with Ryan, he decided they could put the matter to rest if Ryan could hand over the girl who had gambled with Ethan..
The man turned to his secretary and instructed him to call Lionel and tell him to have Ryan hand over Yvette.
Meanwhile, Lionel was sitting on the couch, waiting for Ryan’s return.
Lionel was initially supposed to take a private jet to the Lewis family’s branch company in Mysonna tomorrow, so he went to bed early: Who could have imagined that while he was sound asleep, hk butler came rushing in with a phone, looking worried, and told him it was a call from Daniel’s secretary.
Lionel was taken aback by the abrupt midnight call and wondered what it could be about. Then, he learned about the incident that had happened earlier at Sky Nimbus,
His son had taken a girl to the event, and she argued with Ethan. In the end, Ethan was so upset that he started coughing up blood and ended up in the hospital Daniel demanded that the girl be handed over by tomorrow, or there would be
consequences.
How could Lionel possibly sleep after hearing this? He tried to call Ryan countless times, but Ryan’s phone was dead, and he couldn’t reach him.
Therefore, the older man could only sit on the couch and wait for his son to return.
He was boiling with anger upon seeing Ryan. “Do you know how foolish you were today?”
Ryan hadn’t expected the news to spread so quickly.
The look on Lionel’s face clearly indicated that he was ready for a confrontation.
Ryan rubbed his temples. Today’s events had worn him out more than a full day in the lab.
He spoke in a calm, detached tone as if he were talking to a stranger, not his dad. “I don’t know.”
Lionel threw the cup of coffee in his hand, and it landed right by Ryan’s feet.
“What? The people you brought p**ed Ethan off so much that he’s been hospitalized, so what do you mean you don’t know? Don’t think you can brush me off just because your grandpa has your back. Listen up. He won’t take your side when he hears about what happened today! You should bring that girl to Ethan’s ward tomorrow and hand her to him before it’s too late. He made it clear that he won’t hold us responsible if we do that, Lionel demande
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Ryan was stunned for a moment, but then his voice grew firm and resolute. “I won’t hand her over, so don’t waste your
energy trying
Lionel was utterly enraged by Ryan’s words. His expression named horrendous, and he glared at Ryan coldly.
Ryan stared at Lionel’s eyes challengingly.
They were locked in a standoff. Neither of them relented. However, the bitter smile on Ryan’s lips betrayed the turmoil.
within him
Lionel had always treated him this way since he was a child. He would give Ryan the silent treatment if the latter didn’t do things according to his will. They were sitting together for a meal, yet it felt as though they were miles apart simply because Ryan wasn’t the child of the woman he truly loved.
His parents were married for political reasons, and his existence only ruined Lionel’s chances of reuniting with his first love. No one in the family looked forward to his birth except for Jaiden.
During those years, Jaiden had gone abroad for treatment due to his poor health and seldom returned home. Lionel seized the opportunity to take the illegitimate child whom he had with his first love home. If Jaiden hadn’t returned in time, the current heir of the Lewis family wouldn’t have been Ryan, but that illegitimate child who had appeared out of nowhere.
Ryan’s heart had long grown cold at Lionel’s attitude toward him
Ryan, you need to remember that everything you’re using now comes from the Lewis family. Do you know of the serious consequences of offending Daniel over a girl? Your grandpa is still recuperating at the mansion, and if you don’t hand the girl over. I’ll call him, but he can’t afford to get riled up anymore, and you’re well aware of that, warned Lionel
Ryan looked up in disbelief. Lionel’s blatant threat shattered his last speck of hope.
He had never expected that Lionel would resort to using Jaiden to threaten him for the information about Yvette.
Ryan felt caught between a rock and a hard place.
If he told him, Yvette would come to a bad end. If he stayed silent, Jaiden’s illness would be aggravated.
Ultimately, Ryan decided to let emotion overcome reason. He resigned himself and said with his head low, “It’s Yvette Zeller”
Between Jaiden and Yvette, he chose Jaiden. If he could, he truly wished he hadn’t been born into the Lewis family. He had no choice, and he never had.
Ryan walked past Lionel and headed upstairs sullenly
Disregarding Ryan’s feelings, Lionel quickly instructed Lucas to call Daniel’s secretary and give her Yvette’s name.
It was deep into the night, and the moonlight blanketed the ground. A gentle breeze slowly came along, followed by the chirping of insects and the subtle scent of flowers. The trees swayed softly in the breeze, and the leaves rustled.
At Argrol University, only the library stayed open 24 hours and was brightly lit.
Argrol University was never short of academic achievers or hardworking students. Either way, they all worked hard for a
better future
Jeremiah, is that Yvette at the entrance?” Andrew asked.
Jeremiah wore a thin white shirt with a few buttons casually undone at the collar, revealing his long, slender neck. His
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clothes were neatly honed, accentuating his tall and straight figure.
Jeremiah narrowed his eyes and looked through the cold air and dim light. Over the shoulders of the crowd, his eyes landed on a familiar face.
At this moment, she was wearing a simple black T-shirt with black pants, yet she stood out like an embellishment despite standing there in the night.
was not in a good mood.
For some reason, Jeremiah felt that Yvette w
Jeremiah put out his cigarette and walked over, and Andrew followed behind him.
“Have you eaten Jeremiah asked Yvette
Yvette looked up at him indifferently as if Jeremiah’s sudden appearance was a perfectly normal thing, “No.”
As Jeremiah got closer, he smelled a faint fragrant milk scent on Yvette, which reminded him of the sweet aroma of the candy she had given him
Andrew exclaimed when he heard Yvette’s response, “What? You haven’t eaten yet, Yvette? It’s late already. You…”
Jeremiah interrupted Andrew and asked Yvette in an alluring voice, “What do you feel like eating?”
Yvette didn’t speak. Her lashes fluttered slightly as she glanced at him, thinking she had gotten herself a dining companion.
Jeremiah’s warm breath landed right on Yvette’s head, making her a little uncomfortable and tilting her head slightly. After a while, she replied, “Pierogies.”
Andrew was bewildered at her response.
He bet that Jeremiah would never eat those. Growing up, Jeremiah loathed flour-based food of any kind so much that he wouldn’t even have bread during Christmas dinners. He was such a picky eater.
“Um, Yvette, why don’t we have-” Just when Andrew wanted to suggest eating something else, Jeremiah cut him off. “Let’s go.
When the three of them sat down at a street food stall outside the campus, Andrew’s face turned awful as though he had egg on his face.
The moment Yvette was around, Jeremiah’s mysophobia and picky eating were instantly thrown out the window. Andrew inwardly cursed as he stabbed his pierogies with his fork indignantly, Dates before mates, huh!
Jeremiah took out a piece of tissue and meticulously wiped the fork before handing it to Yvette.
Yvette cast him a sidelong glance and took the fork, then are the pierogies with relish, completely ignoring the two men. beside her.
Jeremiah looked at her deeply, showing no intention of eating.
“Yvette, why are you hanging around outside the library so late tonight? I’m guessing you were looking for Jeremiah.” Andrew shot Jeremiah a mischievous look, seemingly telling him how considerate he was.
Jeremiah’s body tensed up awkwardly, and he lowered his eyes. He had been through all sorts of difficulties and hardship, yet never had he been this nervous.
“Are you here to see him? Is that possible? You didn’t come here specifically for him, right?” Andrew added. Jeremiah had never doubted himself like this before. This was the first time he had felt this way growing up.
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Yvette sniffled. The hot pierogies added a misty layer to her eyelashes, yet Jeremiah could still see her beautiful and delicate side profile.
Jeremiah looked up and met Yvette’s bright, clear eyes that reflected his figure.
“No. I was just wandering around,” she said.
A sense of disappointment flashed across Jeremiah’s face, and Yvette saw that, wondering what he was disappointed about.
Andrew tugged at his collar and laughed awkwardly, inwardly cursing himself for being mouthy, then quietly eating his pierogies.
“Thanks for the pierogies. Goodbye,” said Yvette.
Jeremiah nodded without a word, but Andrew began to feel insufferable from the tense atmosphere around him, musing. How could she stay so calm?”
After watching Yvette enter the campus gate across the street, Jeremiah took out his phone and strode aside. The next moment. Andrew seemingly heard Emmett’s name and that he was coming over after three days.
After Jeremiah hung up the phone, Andrew quickly confirmed the news of Emmett coming to Seacrity.
After getting the answer from Jeremiah, Andrew began plotting his escape route, knowing that he would be doomed once Emmett had come over. He could go on with the messy stories between him and that cold-blooded and ruthless personal assistant over the past years for days.
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The next morning. Sylus Fowler delivered the information he had gathered on Yvette to Daniel.
Looking at the single sheet of paper in his hand, Daniel cast a questioning glance at Sylus, the secretary who had been with him for over ten years. ‘Since when did he learn to slack off? Why’s there only one sheet? he wondered.
Seeing Daniel’s skepticism, Sylus felt pained recalling his all-nighter. He had sought various sources but could only gather this much on Yvette.
Her past seemed to have been erased from existence, so he could only gather her recent records. This paper was a result of his exhaustive work.
Daniel skimmed through Yvette’s information before throwing onto the hospital bed. Then, he smiled sinisterly, thinking. Well the Chambers family really knows what they’re doing, huh?
Is Yvette, who caused Ethan’s hospitalization, Zachary’s long-lost daughter? She hurt Nellie and forced the Carter family to apologize. Then, she bankrupted the Sullivan family and caused them to disappear from Seacrity. How did she do all this in less than a month since returning?
Daniel had heard about the Sullivan family’s recent plight.
They weren’t considered a top-tier family in Seacrity but had some influence, and their business did fairly well. Thus, when Daniel heard someone had caused their bankruptcy, he was surprised.
At first. I thought the Sullivan family offended some big shot and caused this disaster. I never expected Yvette to be the mastermind behind this; Daniel wondered solemnly
In his anger, he nearly forgot something important.
According to the duty manager Jimmy. Yvette herself took out 100 million dollars to bet with Ethan. It wasn’t Ryan who cashed out, so this meant she had more than that amount in hand.
Daniel often mingled with Zachary and wondered, “Zachary doesn’t seem like someone who’d simply give his newfound daughter several hundred thousand dollars. Besides, the Chambers family isn’t as powerful as it used to be, and that’s not a small amount either.
‘She must have someone powerful behind her. After all, Zachary wouldn’t have been able to hold a position in Seacrity for this long if he were reckless or impulsive. He would’ve been crushed in politics long ago!
With him not having slept, when Daniel looked up, his stubble that had grown out became obvious. It made him look old and grim.
His voice was hoarse like nails on a chalkboard. “Do you know what happened between Yvette and the Sullivan family?”
Sylus had worked with Daniel for years and was familiar with his vengeful nature. Especially since the victim was Ethan, his beloved son, he’d surely see the matter to the end
Thus, he thought, I couldn’t obtain much information, but I’ll make sure to thoroughly investigate this matter involving the Sullivan family. A piece of paper won’t suffice for Daniel.
Cautiously, Sylus watched Daniel and said, “From what I’ve found, the Sullivan family’s daughter, Sharon, offended Yvette. That led to her taking revenge. However, there’s another mysterious man involved. I doubt she alone could’ve driven them out of Seacrity. He must ve helped her,”
Daniel felt much more relieved hearing that. He had been wondering how Yvette managed to drive the Sullivan family out of Seacrity single-handedly overnight.
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The first time Daniel saw Yvette’s photo, he was taken aback. She had a striking yet distant beauty, Just from the picture, he
Π knew she’d be stunning in person.
Daniel speculated mentally. He and Yvette must have some sort of special relationship. After all, it’s normal for a powerful man to have a young beautiful university student as his sugar baby. Then, he questioned, “Do we have any information on him?
Sylus shook his head. He hadn’t found anything about the mysterious man. There were two possibilities behind this-either his identity was so unfathomable that all information was hidden, or he wasn’t rooted in Seacrity and thus impossible to trace. We couldn’t find any info on this guy”
Just then. Ethan’s groans sounded from the hospital bed, and Daniel couldn’t bother with the document anymore, He quickly called for a nurse.
Once Ethan woke up and saw Daniel standing by the bed, he started flailing his limbs in anger. Seeing this, Daniel immediately reminded him to calm down. “Son, the doctor said you need to stay calm. Relax, I know how y
you feel.
Ethan’s eyes were filled with poisonous malice. “Dad, go find Yvette and lock her up in the police station. I want to torture her myself.
Daniel scolded Ethan mentally, Ethan isn’t grasping the severity of this matter. What is he acting so dramatic for? He then said. “What nonsense are you spouting? Can’t you see the nurse is still here?”
Ethan couldn’t be bothered with morals now. He was seething with hatred, and all he could think about was tearing Yvette to shreds,
Sylus met Daniel’s glance and knew what was on his mind. Sylus then shot the nurse a sympathetic look and thought, ‘Oh, poor thing! She’s so unlucky to be assigned to care for Ethan.
In his fury. Ethan pressured Daniel to call the police to pin any crime on Yvette and get her arrested.
Afraid Ethan might do something rash, Daniel immediately called the police chief, Jonathan Quigley, and told him to arrest Yvette, who studied at Argrol University, on charges of assault.
Jonathan answered the call instantly and promptly instructed his team to arrest Yvette.
Over the years, Jonathan managed to maintain his position as police chief largely due to Daniel’s support. Naturally, he did some dirty work for him too. They understood each other well
Since Wyatt ascended to his position as mayor, Daniel and Jonathan’s contact went under the radar. They couldn’t be as blatant as before. Yet, when Daniel had him arrest a university student, Jonathan didn’t think to be careful. After all, what trouble could a student cause?
After giving his orders, Jonathan left for a meeting, but by the time he returned, the police station was in chaos. Unfortunately, it was already too late to fix things.
At Argrol University, the police first went to the office of the dean, Patrick. They showed him the arrest warrant and retrieved Yvette’s records.
Patrick was secretly pleased seeing it. ‘What did Yvette do to have the police issue an arrest warrant and come personally to detain her?’ he wondered.
After the last incident, Patrick didn’t dare do anything to Yvette. However, he grew excited again seeing the arrest warrant.
‘No matter what, people can’t fight against the authorities. No matter how powerful the man supporting Yvette is, he wouldn’t dare go against the state Thinking that, Patrick eagerly led the police to a classroom in the physics department.
Which one of you is Yvette? The two police officers scanned the room but didn’t see Yvette. Realizing she probably wasn’t in class, given Yvette’s striking beauty would stand out anywhere one asked. “Does anyone know where Yvette is?”
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The physics students felt uneasy seeing the police at the door. Recalling yesterday’s incident in Sky Nimbus, they fell silent. Some pretended to be absorbed in books, while others pretended to be focused on discussions. They all acted like they hadn’t heard the police’s questions,
There was an awkward silence..
It was the first time the police officers had been ignored like this so they felt a bit embarrassed. However, since no one was breaking the law, they couldn’t force the students to do anything
Thus, Nolan, one of the police officers, practiced patience and asked again, “Where is Yvette?”
Patrick stood awkwardly aside, wondering what the students were doing.
Meanwhile, Bonnie quietly asked the person before her to block her from the police’s view. Hearing her request, two guys before her instinctively moved closer together and conveniently blocked their view.
Bonnie had just fished out her phone to text Yvette and tell her not to come to the classroom. But before she could send it. she heard a familiar voice. Looking for me?”
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The two policemen turned to the other end of the hallway,
A beautiful girl was holding à blue bag with a few books inside. She obviously got impatient, and her eyes were cold.
“Ms. Zeller, the police are here. They said you have been charged with assault and wanted you to assist in the investigation. What happened?” Patrick’s voice was so loud that everyone in the building could hear.
People from other departments heard the noise and came out to see what all the commotion was about, including Winona Besides the physics department, no one else knew what was happening. Everyone was surprised to see the police and began to speculate.
“What happened with Yvette? The police are here. She must have done something against the law,”
“It’s probably a misunderstanding. Let’s not jump to conclusions yet.”
Theard Mr. Williams talking about some kind of assault charge. That must be it.
“I don’t think Yvette is that kind of person.”
Winona had been thinking about finding the right time to spread the photos of Yvette and a man in the past two days. Little did she expect the police to come looking for Yvette that day. An assault charge? What’s going on? she wondered.
She moved closer, pretending to be concerned and worried, and said, “Yvie, are you okay? It must be a misunderstanding. Mom’s wound has already recovered. How could you hurt someone?”
After hearing Winona’s words, the onlookers recalled the recent incident in which Yvette reportedly injured her stepmother. Even those who had defended Yvette earlier were now silent
Winona was secretly pleased to see her plan working. Delight was written all over her face.
Bonnie rushed out of the classroom and tried to explain, “Officer, Yvette didn’t hurt anyone. It was Eth-
Before Bonnie could finish her words, Yvette interrupted, “Shut up, Bonnie. Go back to class.
Those from the physics classroom quickly dragged Bonnie back. It was clear that Yvette didn’t want to involve Bonnie in the
mess
The news that the police had taken away Yvette spread like wildfire through every corner of Argrol University. Even the cleaners heard about it. That was actually part of Winona’s plan.
Then, she found a quiet place to brew her emotions and called Zachary, “Dad, Yvie got taken away by the police!” Patrick couldn’t wait to tell Simon the news, thinking he could seize the opportunity to get rid of Yvette. However, things didn’t go as he had planned. Upon hearing the news, Simon canceled his afternoon meeting and rushed to the police station Patrick could tell from Simon’s anxious demeanor that Simon wasn’t looking for a confrontation.
After Yvette had been taken away, Bonnie was in a panic and couldn’t think of a way to help. Suddenly, an idea struck her- Jeremiah. She rushed to the physics office, but Jeremiah wasn’t around. So, she quickly ran to the library to find Andrew, hoping he might know Jeremiah’s whereabouts.
“Andrew! Help she shouted.
Andrew had just made a cup of coffee and was about to take a sip when Bonnie rushed in and bumped into his back, spilling coffee all over his shirt. Just like that, his 30-thousand-dollar shirt was ruined.
“Bonnie, you clown! Can’t you be more like a lady?” he snapped
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Bonnie didn’t have time to care about Andrew’s shirt. “Do you know where Top Dog is?”
Andrew was confused about who she was talking about.
Realizing Andrew had no idea who “Top Dog” was, Bonnie smacked her forehead and tried to catch her breath as she spoke. “It’s Jeremiah”
Only then did realization dawn on Andrew. Only Ronnie could come up with such a nickname, he whispered inwardly. Thinking Bonnie couldn’t have anything urgent, he casually wiped the coffee stain, saying, Jeremiah has returned to Betrico to take care of something. Why are you looking for him?”
Bonnie couldn’t believe how coincidental it was that Jeremiah had gone to Betrico. “It’s Yve. The police just came to school and took her away.
Andrew’s expression turned solemn as soon as he heard it was about Yvette. His voice became noticeably colder. “Calm down and tell me everything. What happened?”
Bonnie recounted everything that had happened the night before.
Andrew immediately understood the situation and mused, ‘So it was the deputy mayor’s son, Ethan, who lost and refused to admit it and even used the police to arrest Yvette. He must have a death wish!’
Not daring to delay, he called Jeremiah to explain everything in detail. He clearly understood how Jeremiah felt about Yvette. If Jeremiah found out she was taken to the police station, Seacrity would be in chaos.
After hanging up, he drove straight to the police station together with Bonnie.
Jeremiah, on the other hand, immediately had Emmett arrange a private jet back to Seacrity. Emmett wondered what emergency Jeremiah had that Jeremiah skipped the upcoming military meetings and was ready to leave immediately. He dared not press further and went to make arrangements.
Jeremiah then called Wyatt. After receiving the call, Wyatt rushed to the police station, silently cursing Daniel and Jonathan, Damn! How dare they mess with Jeremiah’s people? Do they have a death wish and try to drag me in, too?
Meanwhile, in Seacrity Police Department, Yvette was taken to the isolation room. Even if she had deliberately assaulted someone, she shouldn’t have been brought there. Jonathan, however, had specifically mentioned giving her special treatment. The two officers naturally knew what that meant,
Lachlan, the older of the two officers, thought Yvette was a delinquent girl and scoffed inwardly, Hmph! I have plenty of ways to deal with such people.
He glanced at the paper in his hand. It was Ethan’s injury report from Daniel. The word [Concussion] was printed in bold at the bottom, which was hard for one not to notice.
Everyone at the station knew Ethan well. He used to cause a lot of trouble in the past, but having an influential father made all the difference. Every case closed with the fault on the other party, allowing him to leave the police station confidently.
It didn’t matter who was in the wrong. From the moment Yvette entered the police station, everything was predetermined- she was bound to be guilty,
Lachlan slapped the paper before Yvette and reproached, “Yvette Zeller, right? Look. This is the evidence of your assault charge-concussion. If you confess, you’ll still have a chance to reduce your sentence. But if you stay silent, no one can save
you
That was his standard trick. He was confident Yvette would be terrified and confessed everything. Once she admitted it, he’d have fulfilled his duty and could gain favor with Daniel.
Yvette hadn’t said a word since she arrived at the police station. Both officers thought she was too scared to speak, so they didn’t pay much attention,
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But now, Yvette crossed her legs, rested her chin on her hand, and smirked. “Do you think I’m scared?” She wasn’t intimidated by Lachlan’s words and chuckled instead.
Lachlan and Nolan, the young officer, exchanged glances. Nolan hadn’t said much since entering the isolation room, as they had planned to use the “good cop, bad cop tactic. There was always a chance someone would fall for it.
Nolan said gently, “Ms. Zeller, you’d better be honest and confess. Dragging this out won’t change anything. You know the person you injured, Ethan Brooks, has a special status, right? When the deputy mayor comes to interrogate you personally. it’ll be much worse than it is. now.
Yvette remained unfazed and unwilling to cooperate. Her eyes looked unnaturally calm as if she weren’t in the isolation room but instead comfortably at home. That made the police wonder if she even realized where she was.
“Let’s talk when Daniel comes, then!” After Yvette said that, she closed her eyes and ignored everyone.
The two officers couldn’t use violence, so they could only bear with it, fuming. The sight of Yvette’s leisurely look made them angrier, and they thought. Who’s the cop here?
Meanwhile, outside the police station, several factions in Seacrity were making their move. All this was for one person. A storm was brewing.
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Zachary arrived at the police station ahead of everyone. Winona had only mentioned Yvette was taken away by the police on an assault charge. Zachary was frustrated and concerned, wondering what Yvette had done this time to end up in the police
station.
Does Yvette even care about her reputation? Which prestigious family would want a daughter-in-law who’s been to the police station?’ cursed Zachary internally, feeling an oncoming headache. Plus, is it a big issue? Did the police investigate properly before arresting Yvette? Don’t they know Yvette is my daughter? Does my prestige mean nothing to the police?’ he continued fuming inwardly.
When Zachary arrived at the police station wanting to bail out Yvette, the police refused his request.
Lucas quietly bribed a young officer, who disclosed that Yvette had gotten on the wrong side of Daniel. She’d apparently caused Ethan so much distress he was hospitalized until now.
Upon hearing that, Zachary was upset, but he couldn’t stand by and watch Yvette get convicted, so he started figuring out how to get her released. If worse comes to worst, I can ask Yvette to apologize to Ethan later. There’s no way Daniel wouldn’t at least give me some respect after getting an apology, he thought resignedly.
Just then, Lachlan, who had been questioning Yvette, stepped out for a smoke. The young officer immediately approached Lachlan and whispered to him, after which Lachlan glanced at Zachary doubtfully before walking over toward Zachary “Who are you?” asked Lachlan
Zachary, still being too proud, stayed quiet, allowing Lucas to take over the conversation. “Hello, sir. Yvette is the Chambers family’s eldest daughter. Could you tell us how we can arrange for her bail? We will fully cooperate with any follow-up,” stated Lucas.
Lachlan carefully observed the stoic-looking Zachary, recognizing him as one of the four prominent families’ head, the Chambers family’s head. He was shocked to know Yvette was the Chambers family’s eldest daughter.
‘But her surname is Zeller, while Zachary’s is Chambers! How could they be a family? However, Zachary has personally come down to the station, so it couldn’t possibly be a lie!’ thought Lachlan, feeling slightly nervous dealing with someone important like Zachary “Mr. Zachary Chambers, I’m surprised to see you here. As a low-ranked officer, I can’t decide on this. Maybe you could call the chief, Jonathan Quigley, yourself…” he said
Right then, a furious voice cut through the police station lobby. Bail? Yvette hurt Ethan, yet you still want to talk about bail? Daniel had rushed in and coincidentally caught Zachary discussing bailing Yvette out.
Recognizing Daniel’s voice, Zachary stood up eagerly to greet him.
However, even after seeing Zachary’s reaction, Daniel deliberately ignored him, briskly walking past as if Zachary was
invisible.
Zachary immediately felt embarrassed.
Daniel doing this in front of everyone else meant he was ready for a fallout with Zachary over this issue.
Unaware of the truth and thinking that since Yvette was at fault, Zachary forced a smile as he stepped forward, bringing him face-to-face with Daniel
Dantel couldn’t pretend anymore that he didn’t see Zachary
“Mr. Brooks, it seems there has been a misunderstanding. Yvette didn’t know who Ethan was, or she wouldn’t have harmed Ethan otherwise. I’ll cover all his hospital expenses and compensate for his emotional damages. And, I promise to bring Yvette around to apologize in person another day. Can we settle this privately?” asked Zachary humbly.
Daniel snorted. “Mr. Chambers, it’s easy for you to say that since Yvette’s not hurt, but Ethan is still in the hospital. Do you
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think the Brooks family can’t afford his medical expenses?” But Daniel wasn’t done venting yet. He looked at Zachary and sneered. “The Chambers family’s eldest daughter sure knows how to make an entrance. Just yesterday, at Sky Nimbus, Yvette made a massive 100 million dollar bet.”
“It seems like you really spoil hert She has only returned to the family yet has such substantial fortune. I’m sure you’re still unaware, but the duty manager, Justin, said Yvette was already aware of Ethan’s identity while at the casino and wasn’t intimidated by it. So stop it with the misunderstanding story. It seems like, to Yvette, my reputation carries no weight at all” scoffed Daniel.
Zachary’s face went stiff as he mechanically repeated, “100 million dollars? So the rumored girl betting 100 million dollars yesterday at Sky Nimbus was Yvente?”
Daniel shot an annoyed glance at Zachary. Do you think I would lie about something like this and frame Yvette?”
Of course, Zachary knew Daniel wouldn’t do that, so he was convinced this incident must be true. This morning, when the news about the 100 million dollar bet at Sky Nimbus had spread throughout high society, Zachary even jested with Lucas about who the daring soul was, never imagining it could be Yvette!
Zachary recalled the Frixyia competition Yvette mentioned a few days ago. When he had Lucas go over to Argrol University to deliver the mansion keys, Zachary had also asked Lucas to check with Yvette about the competition results. Hearing that Yvette had won left Zachary both surprised and slightly proud. Yvette was, after all, Zachary and Lilian’s child, and despite growing up in the countryside, Yvette was still outstanding
Right after that, Zachary heard a rumor that the Sullivan family, whose daughter competed against Yvette, went bankrupt overnight and left Seacrity. People said it was because of Yvette, but Zachary didn’t quite believe it. Then, he unexpectedly
met Yvette at a steakhouse and Wyatt personally picking up the bill.
Zachary thought, If Yvette was the rumored person from the casino yesterday, then the whole situation has become even more puzzling. Where did she get the 100 million dollars from! Ever since Yvette left the Chambers residence, except for her black backpack and the Heart of Lorry that I gifted and was seen lying on the table in her room by Lucas, Yvette hadn’t taken anything from the Chambers residence.
The mansion transfer papers I sent her had just been finalized. There’s no way Yvette could have turned the mansion into cash that fast, which means she came up with the 100 million dollars on her own to gamble with Ethan’
With everything adding up, Zachary realized he couldn’t underestimate Yvette anymore. ‘What has Yvette experienced all these years? Just like Lilian, who vanished suddenly back then, what secrets is she hiding? he wondered confusedly.
Sensing Zachary’s silence, Daniel assumed he had nothing to say and turned to Lachlan, demanding. “Where’s Yvette? Take me to her.
Since Daniel arrived, Lachlan hadn’t dared to say another word. The conversation between Seacrity’s important figures wasn’t something a small fry like him could join in. Lachlan nodded and glanced at Zachary before saying. “Follow me. We’ve got Yvette locked up in the isolation room.”
When Zachary heard that, he became even more anxious. How could they lock a girl up in an isolation room?’ he fumed inwardly.
He was sure it wasn’t Lachlan’s idea, so it must have been Daniel’s orders. ‘Since he’s using this method against Yvette, it seems like things won’t be resolved smoothly today, thought Zachary. He then demanded assertively. “As Yvette’s family member, I have the right to see my daughter, don’t I?
Daniel had anticipated Zachary’s response. He frowned but kept a businesslike demeanor as he replied, “Of course, but I’m afraid you’ll have to wait. As the victim’s family member and Seacrity’s deputy mayor, it’s my duty and responsibility to question her personally With that, he followed Lachlan into the isolation room.
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Zachary could only wait anxiously and helplessly outside. After all, he could do nothing at the police station.
Daniel saw Yvette with her eyes closed just as he entered the isolation room. close
e found her even more beautiful un than in the photos. He scrutinized her sharply, filled with curiosity.
He thought. She heard me come in, yet she remains so calm and composed. With such a mindset, she’s indeed not easy to deal with. No wonder Ethan lost so badly!
Daniel sat opposite Yvette, looking posing with two police officers by his side. “Yvette, do you think staying silent will you out of this? My son is in the hospital because of you, with a concussion that will affect his future. With the injuries he
get sustained, you’ll be in jail for years,” he said.
Yvette slowly opened her eyes, casually glancing at Daniel with a noticeable look of disdain and arrogance.
Provoked by such a look, Daniel couldn’t help but stand up and slam the table. The sound was so loud that even Zachary outside heard it.
He shouted, “Yvette, stop pretending to be deaf and dumb! It’s useless. No one can save you. If your dad thinks he can get you out of the police station alone, he’s dreaming. Confess honestly, and I’ll consider being lenient
Yvette paused and asked, “What do you want to hear from me? That your son couldn’t handle losing 100 million dollars? Or that he has such poor mental resilience that he coughed up blood from anger?”
Seeing Yvette remain stubborn and unyielding, Daniel became furious. Just as he was about to say something, a knock on the door interrupted him. Holding back his anger, he shouted, “Come in!”
A young officer entered and walked directly to Daniel, whispering. There’s a man named Simon outside. He says. The officer glanced at Daniel’s displeased face and braced himself to continue, “He says he’s here to bail out Yvette.
Daniel’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the officer who brought the news. “Who did you say? Simon? Which
Simon
Startled by Daniel’s ferocious expression, the officer took an involuntary step back. His voice trembling as he repeated himself, barely louder than a whisper. “It’s Argrol University’s president, Simon Sunderland”
In the confined isolation room, everyone could hear it clearly, even though the sound was very low.
The young officer had almost gotten into Argrol University but missed it by a few points. Back then, he was so eager to get in that he nearly put up a photo of Simon and prayed to it daily. So, when Simon entered the police station, he recognized him immediately.
In truth, Daniel already knew who it was when he heard the name Simon, but he just didn’t want to believe it.
Yvette must have some serious connections if even Simon is stepping in to bail her out! That old geezer is a significant figure in the education sector, not just in Seacrity but nationwide. If he insists on bailing her out, it won’t be easy to handle. Thinking that, Daniel glared frustratedly at Yvette, who sat with her legs crossed and a faint, mocking smile. With Argrol University’s president backing her, no wonder she’s so confident,
Since Simon showed up, Daniel couldn’t ignore him. “Yvette, don’t think Simon’s arrival will change anything. Nobody can save you be warned.
Yvette’s fingers stopped tapping on the table. She looked at Daniel, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She chuckled softly and asked, “Really?
Furious, Daniel slammed the door and left. The two police officers finally realized Yvette was more difficult to handle than they had thought. Lachlan, who had threatened her earlier, felt deflated and didn’t dare to say anything else.
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In the police station lobby, Zachary was surprised to see Simon arrive. Why is he here at this time? he wondered.
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When Zachary learned that Simon was there to bail out Yvette, he was even more surprised. But after the shock, he felt a bit more confident.
Simon was different from the typical businessman. His social status and influence are formidable. With him speaking up, no matter how angry Daniel was, he had to think twice.
Stepping out the door, Daniel quickly adjusted his sullen expression and put on a fake smile. Seeing Simon seated in the distance, he strode over with an attitude much better than when he faced Zachary,
“Mr. Sunderland, what brings you here? If you had informed me in advance, I would have personally arranged a banquet for you at Sky Nimbus, Daniel asked knowingly, and Simon was well aware of it
Simon looked down on Daniel Under Daniel’s control, Seacrity was politically and socially chaotic. Only after Wyatt took office did Seacrity begin to develop and achieve its current state. Daniel then no longer dared to act recklessly. Over the years, Simon had ignored all the messages Daniel passed over.
Regarding Yvette’s case. Simon didn’t jump to conclusions like Zachary, blaming everything on her. He knew Ethan’s character well. From the first time he met Yvette, he could tell she wasn’t someone who caused trouble unless provoked. She wouldn’t start conflicts on her own.
Simon showed no reaction to Daniel’s enthusiasm. With a stern face, he got straight to the point. “I wonder what mistake Yvette has made for the police to arrest her at school and for you to come to the station to interrogate her personally.”
Daniel’s outstretched hand hung in mid-air awkwardly. This old geezer is indeed pushing his luck! he scolded inwardly. Since Simon didn’t show him any respect, Daniel saw no reason to be polite. As he spoke, he casually withdrew his hand. “You might not know it, but Yvette argued with my son at Sky Nimbus yesterday, causing him to cough up blood. He’s still in the hospital, diagnosed with a concussion.”
Simon pursed his lips and frowned, thinking, Ethan has a concussion? How could a grown man be beaten into a concussion by a young girl? Simon didn’t believe a word Daniel said..
“Are there any witnesses or evidence? How can you arrest someone based solely on Ethan’s one-sided story without even questioning her? Simon questioned
Zachary also wondered how Yvette managed to give Ethan a concussion. There are doubts everywhere from the beginning. Even if Yvette won 100 million dollars from Ethan, how did Ethan get a concussion? It doesn’t make sense!’ he thought.
“Mr. Sunderland is right. You need evidence to arrest someone. How exactly did my daughter give Ethan a concussion? Don’t you think you should explain that?” Zachary said.
Daniel’s expression briefly faltered, but he quickly put on a stern face and claimed formally, “Yesterday, at Sky Nimbus, my son had a bet with Yvette. Losing 100 million dollars was one thing, but Yvette was arrogant and verbally abusive. In a fit of anger, Ethan fainted and hit his head on the table, resulting in a concussion. Shouldn’t Yvette be held responsible?”
Daniel knew the reason was embarrassing, but he had no choice. Things had reached the point where releasing her easily would cost him his dignity, and he couldn’t predict Ethan’s reaction in the hospital.
Simon had been teaching for many years, and it was the first time he felt so angry that he wanted to curse. He fumed inwardly. ‘Daniel dared to have the police arrest someone at school for this baseless reason? Intentional assault? That’s completely unreasonable!
“Are you arresting someone based on this reason? Do you think it’s justified? Yvette is a student at Argrol University, and as the president, I have to protect my students. You’ve arrested her, and now I’m here to bail her out through the proper channels. Why won’t the police release her?” Simon asked
Daniel righteously declared, “It’s not up to me whether to release her or not. That’s for Mr. Quigley to decide. Unfortunately,
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he’s out at a meeting and won’t return for a few hours. Yvette will have to endure a bit longer in the isolation room.”
Daniel
Zachary was surprised that Daniel showed no respect to Simon,
The three of them stood still in a stalemate, without moving.
“What a display of authority! A young man’s voice suddenly sounded from the police station’s entrance.
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Andrew was at the police station entrance, with Bonnie by his side, and Wyatt rushing behind them.
Andrew wore casual clothes as usual, but he seemed different that day to Bonnie. He had less of his usual carefree attitude. and more of a rebellious and elegant temperament.
Daniel, Simon, and Zachary turned upon hearing the sound.
Daniel ignored the looks of Andrew and Bonnie and focused directly on Wyatt, who was standing nearby. Daniel’s body instantly went stiff, and a chill ran down his spine. He somehow felt that some things were beyond his control.
Looking unfriendly, Wyatt entered the lobby with Andrew beside him.
Everyone inside the police station was stunned. First, the deputy mayor showed up, and right then, the mayor was at the police station.
They were top figures in Seacrity, usually only seen together on TV. Seeing the two of them together then could give anyone
a heart attack.
When Wyatt consciously stepped behind Andrew, everyone present was even more surprised. They were wondering who Andrew was. Wyatt’s action revealed a lot, and Andrew’s status was clear.
Zachary seized the opportunity to chat with Wyatt. He didn’t expect Wyatt to come in person. He didn’t even to guess;
he already knew who Wyatt had come for.
Zachary already had suspicions about the relationship between Yvette and Wyatt. As soon as Wyatt arrived, Zachary’s mind started wandering again.
However, there was no time to worry about other things then. In Seacrity, if anyone could keep Daniel in check, it had to be Wyatt, the mayor.
“Hello, Mr. Langford. Did you also come because of Yvette?” Zachary said.
Wyatt was stunned for a moment. He wondered what connection Zachary had with Yvette, who was hanging out with Jeremiah
After seeing Wyatt’s puzzled look. Zachary grinned and explained, “Mr. Langford, you might not know, but Yvette is my daughter whom I just reunited with
Upon hearing that, Wyatt immediately became friendlier. If Yvette was important to Jeremiah, surely Zachary carried more weight than an ordinary businessman. That was what they meant by riding on someone’s coattails.
Wyatt warmed up considerably toward Zachary. “So, Ms. Zeller is the daughter you just found. You’re so lucky!”
Zachary looked confused. He wondered why Wyatt was being so polite. Even if he had some close connection with Yvette, it seemed a bit excessive
Andrew turned when he heard Zachary’s words and greeted, “Hello, Mr. Chambers in Andrew, Yvette’s best friend…” Zachary was caught off guard by the attention. When someone who even Wyatt respected came to talk to Zachary, he didn’t dare to act arrogant and quickly nodded. “Hello, I might have to trouble you to deal with Yvette’s problem.”
“No problem. It’s just a small issue, Andrew responded.
Daniel was blocking Simon, so he went unnoticed by everyone until Bonnie saw him. Then, she said softly, “Hello, Mr. Sunderland.
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Everyone instinctively shifted their gaze to the figure standing behind Daniel. Simon took a step forward, finally revealing
his face.
Wyatt had crossed paths with Simon numerous times. Although they didn’t communicate much on a personal level, they had a professional relationship
Wyatt greatly admired Simon, who had dedicated his youth and life to education. He gave his all and nurtured talented individuals for Seacrity and the nation. He deserved respect.
“Mr. Sunderland, what brings you here? Wyatt asked.
Simon nodded and said. T’m here for Ms. Zeller”
Right then, it was Wyatt’s turn to be puzzled. He thought, ‘Could it be that Jeremiah asked Simon for help? That didn’t seem right
Simon’s gaze shifted to Andrew, who was standing by the side..
Andrew was the son of the deputy commander of the Betrico military district. He was also a true third-generation official, Arnold Mitchell’s most cherished grandson. He was someone powerful born with a silver spoon-no wonder he was so
arrogant.
Someone like Daniel really wasn’t significant. It seemed like his presence that day was unnecessary. If nothing unexpected happened. Jeremiah should be arriving soon.
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Simon’s health wasn’t great, to begin with. After a busy morning, he was tired. He bade farewell to Wyatt and the others before leaving. With Andrew and Wyatt present, there was no need for him to stay.
After Simon had left. Andrew finally found a moment to look at Daniel angrily. “Are you Daniel?”
Andrew was furious that someone had dared to mess with Yvette To Andrew, Yvette was Jeremiah’s beloved, so she was his friend. He couldn’t let Daniel bully Yvette.
Daniel wasn’t sure of Andrew’s identity, but upon seeing Wyatt’s respectful attitude, he realized that Andrew wasn’t someone ordinary and that he shouldn’t mess with him.
Daniel instinctively stood straight. “Hello, I-”
Andrew interrupted him. “It doesn’t matter. Who cares who you are?” Andrew’s words made it clear to everyone that Daniel’s identity didn’t matter.
Daniel was humiliated.
The police in the lobby all kept their heads down, too afraid to draw any attention.
Daniel was embarrassed. For so many years, no one had dared to humiliate him so openly,
Wyatt figured that Andrew had vented enough by then. After all, Daniel was the second in command in Seacrity, so he still deserved some respect.
asked.
“Daniel. I heard you arrested Yvette from Argrol University’s physics department for assault. What’s going on here!” Wyatt
Daniel’s heart skipped a beat; he was right, Wyatt and Andrew were there for Yvette. Daniel thought, “Wasn’t Yvette supposed to be some girl they found in the countryside? How does she even know Wyatt?”
Since Wyatt and Andrew showed up. Daniel was no longer arrogant.
The only trick up Daniel’s sleeve was getting Sky Nimbus’ duty manager, Justin, to destroy that day’s surveillance footage
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and sweeten the deal with 330 thousand dollars for a consistent story.
It didn’t matter who came. He must firmly insist that Yvette was the one who had caused Ethan’s concussion. Otherwise, the consequences would be serious. Daniel said. “Mr. Langford, you don’t know the whole story. Yvette…”
Andrew scoffed, and his tone sounded hostile. “Do you really think you can just call her ‘Yvette’?”
Daniel clenched his fists tightly. He was so angry with Andrew that it gave him a headache. Daniel glanced at Wyatt.
g resentful toward
Wyatt avoided his gaze, pretending not to hear what Andrew had said. Daniel took a deep breath, feeling Wyatt as well
He vowed to get back at them for that day’s humiliation. But little did he know, he wouldn’t even get the chance.
It was difficult for Daniel to address Yvette respectfully. With so many people watching at the police station, he wondered how he would face anyone after that.
Yesterday, at Sky Nimbus, Ms. Zeller wasn’t satisfied after winning 100 million dollars from my son, Ethan, Daniel said.
“She also insulted him, making him so angry that he fainted and accidentally hit his head on the table, resulting in a concussion. That’s why Ms. Zeller is here today for questioning. Daniel continued.
On the way, Andrew had heard Bonnie explain the cause and outcome of the whole situation. Ethan was a sore loser. Currently, he used this concussion as an excuse to arrest people. What a disgrace to men.
Andrew laughed coldly and c***d his head to the side. Wyatt felt a bit embarrassed, too.
Obviously, Daniel was abusing his power, but he didn’t expect to clash with Yvette, If anyone should be held accountable, it was his fault for not disciplining Ethan well.
“Where is Yvette being held now?” Daniel hesitated before speaking
“In the isolation room, one of the police officers said.
The words “isolation room completely sparked Andrew’s anger. He stepped forward and grabbed Daniel by the collar.
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