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“Oh, if you’re unhappy with the outcome, feel free to report it wherever you want. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. The Carter family didn’t achieve its status easily, so don’t end up shooting yourself in the foot. If something really goes wrong, it’ll be too late for regrets!” After speaking, Zane left without looking back. If some people were determined to get themselves into trouble, no one could stop them.
Robert stood bewildered, watching Zane leave just like that.
At that moment. Victor’s phone started ringing in his pocket.
He picked it up immediately, and then he nodded repeatedly, saying “Okay, I got it, Grandpa. Dad and I will head back right
away.
Victor hung up and looked at Robert. Grandpa wants us home, and Rebecca is at the old manor too.”
Robert really didn’t want to go back, and he was thinking about running away.
Victor instantly understood what Robert meant and added, “Grandpa said we must return, or face the consequences of the family rules.
Robert was at a loss for words, so he just nodded awkwardly. “Then go back to your grandpa first and tell him about this. Our Carter family was insulted by others. If your grandpa finds out, he won’t let it go so easily.”
Victor kept silent. Dad is truly daydreaming. Doesn’t he know what kind of person Grandpa is? Venal. If Grandpa knew how Wyatt and Zane treated Jeremiah and Yvette… He wouldn’t stand up for Winona!
Yvette was lazily slumped in the car’s passenger seat, her eyes downcast. Her long lashes cast shadows on her face, making her look distant and cold. Her long legs couldn’t stretch out fully and had to remain bent. Her fingers lightly tapped on her phone.
It was a classic game. A game that even ten-year-olds no longer play, yet Yvette had been really into it lately.
Andrew watched Yvette play the game with a bemused expression. ‘Isn’t this game a bit too outdated? Could it be that Yvette is no good at playing games? That would be quite amusing”
“Uh, Yvette, isn’t this game a bit…old-fashioned?”
Upon hearing this, Yvette slowly put her phone away, squinting slightly as she tilted her head. “Any problem?”
Andrew hurriedly waved his hands in denial. “No problem at all, absolutely not! Whatever game you play is perfectly fine.”
Jeremiah glanced at Yvette, pressing his lips together, his eyes deep. A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his face. “You like this game so much?”
Yvette turned slightly and lifted her eyes. “It’s okay, just something to pass the time.”
She left the rest unsaid. In fact, she had already completed all the games she was truly interested in.
When the four of them got to the restaurant, the waiter led them to their seats, and since the dishes were prepared in advance, the food arrived less than two minutes after they sat down.
A large table full of barbecue dishes of all sorts left Bonnie completely amazed. “It’s got everything! Creatures that fly, swim, and run. It’s like a feast from land, sea, and airt What I had before wasn’t barbecue, it was like eating.
Jeremiah sat next to Yvette, dealing with the seafood for her and then placing it on her plate
The plate in front of Yvette was full of food, and, in contrast, Jerniah’s plate was mostly empty except for a few scattered
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Yvette paused for a moment, her deep gaze not revealing much on her gorgeous face. But the upward curve of her eyes. suggested she was in a good mood.
Casually, she picked an oyster from a plate and placed it in front of Jeremiah. Her tone was indifferent. “You should eat, too.”
Jeremiah’s hands paused from shelling a crab.
Even while Jeremiah was peeling shrimp, his defined slender fingers were a pleasing sight.
His gaze lingered on the oyster on his plate.
Lifting his chin, his eyes full of amusement, he said in a light, slow voice, “One might not be enough.”
Yvette raised her eyes, a bit puzzled, but didn’t say anything. She picked another one from the plate for him. “Two.””
Jeremiah nodded with satisfaction. “Alright, I’ll do my best.”
Yvette heard this and was a bit puzzled. Why is this guy acting so strange all of a sudden?
Andrew, watching them from the side, was almost bursting with laughter. Isn’t this just a classic case of a straightforward girl and a reserved guy?’ He tried to hold back his laughter.
Bonnie shifted slightly. ‘Has this person suddenly lost it?” “Why are you laughing”
-Jeremiah and Yvette both looked at Andrew.
Jeremiah shot him a warning glance, while Yvette just gave him blank look.
Andrew was going through a rebellious phase. He looked at Yvette with a strange expression, trying hard not to laugh, and said, “Yvette, you’re giving Jeremiah oysters…”
Yvette didn’t understand what Andrew meant by that. She nodded and glanced at Jeremiah sideways. “Can’t you cat oystery?”
Jeremiah’s eyes slowly darkened as he met her clear, bright eyes. He felt a little restless inside. “I can.”
Hearing he could eat them, Yvette didn’t say anything more and continued eating the lobster meat in her bowl.
Andrew was struggling to hold it back. If Yvette had asked even one more question, he would have definitely blurted it out.
Jeremiah shot Andrew another look, and Andrew swallowed his words entirely. ‘Fine… Just let Jeremiah keep his thoughts to himself…
As soon as Robert and Victor walked into the old manor of the Carter family, an ashtray flew right at them
Victor, being young and quick, dodged out of the way.
Robert, being less nimble, got hit squarely by the ashtray. With ashes all over him, Roberttet out a loud shout, “Who? Who dares to throw at me?”
Claude sat on the sofa with a cane, next to Rebecca, who was impeccably dressed in professional attire.
Both of them had serious expressions, making people feel nervous,
Victor was the first to greet them respectfully, “Grandpa, Sis.”
Recently, Claude was quite satisfied with Victor.
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Victor had finally settled down and was willing to work at the company, looking more like an heir, so Claude didn’t look down on him like before. His attitude to Victor had become much softer. “Come and sit.”
Victor nodded, walked over, and sat quietly beside Claude. He was very well-behaved.
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Claude turned and saw Robert looking so pitiful, which made him furious. ‘What did I do to deserve a child like this, who is only good for squandering the family fortune? “It was me. What? Do you think you can hit me back?”
When Robert heard that voice, childhood nightmares rushed back. He quickly shook his head.
He lowered his head, not daring to look at Claude. “No, Dad, I didn’t mean it like that. Why did you hit me for no reason?”
Speaking of which, Robert felt somewhat wronged. I haven’t done anything wrong lately, right? Why did Dad start hitting me? That’s just unreasonable.
Claude gripped the cane tightly. His face worn with age and furrowed with anger. His droopy eyes, shaped like an inverted triangle.
Just seeing Claude sit there without saying a word, Robert trembled in fear, too scared to speak.
Rebecca smoothly took a pill out of her pocket and gave it to Claude, helping him calm down.
“Grandpa, please don’t get upset. Let’s talk it over calmly. Getting angry won’t solve anything now. We need to think hard about how to remedy this situation and minimize the losses.”
Robert listened, completely puzzled and confused.
He never thought much of his daughter Rebecca. Even when she pleaded for him, he just thought it was fake sympathy.
But now, in front of Claude, Robert didn’t dare make a sound.
Claude spoke after taking his medicine, “Rebecca, tell him exactly what happened this afternoon. Let this rebellious jerk
know what he’s done.”
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Rebecca looked at Robert, her teeth clenched in frustration. Robert is more of a hindrance than a help, having damaged the company just to stand up for a woman like Winona
She was supposed to be in Betrico today but hurried back on a private jet this afternoon.
Rebecca stared at Robert, her eyes dimmed with disappointment “Dad, did you and Victor argue with Yvette!”
Robert was taken aback. ‘How did Rebecca find out about this?’ He stood there, bewildered.
Victor sat on the couch, glanced up at Rebecca, and his fingers twitched slightly.
“Yes, how did you and Grandpa find out about this? Today, Yvette ran into Winona at Skyline Plaza. They got into an argument over a girl, and Yvette was carrying a gun. Winona ended up in the hospital, but she’s okay now. Dad wanted to stand up for Winona, and we ran into Yvette at the police station, but nothing serious happened.”
Rebecca paused. I told you all a long time ago not to mess with Yvette. Why didn’t you listen?” Thinking about all the hard work going to waste made Rebecca feel like she could kill someone.
Victor bowed his head. He had almost forgotten about it until Rebecca brought it up.
Back when Yvette first started school and Victor had that clash with John, Rebecca had warned them to avoid Yvette. But they just ignored it.
Robert still didn’t understand why Rebecca and Grandpa were so angry. Yvette? She’s just relying on that so-called Mr. Chavez, What’s there to be afraid of? The Carter family isn’t just nobodies. Is there really anything to be that scared of? Claude often mingles with the elites from Betrico. I don’t believe that Jeremiah’s influence could really be so overwhelming
Robert muttered to Rebecca, “What’s so scared about Yvette?”
Rebecca’s expression was cold, with no warmth in her eyes. She finally understood that her dad still didn’t realize how serious the situation was “You all know about my plan to expand the Carter family business to Betrico, right? I’ve been preparing for a whole year. As soon as I secure the deal for renewable energy, our family can break into Betrico’s high society and secure a place.”
Rebecca paused for a moment. At this point, she could barely control her anger.
Rebecca spoke each word clearly, and now anyone could hear the anger and frustration in her voice.
Thanks to that great daughter-in-law, Winona, and also your contribution, our Carter family won’t be able to enter Betrico’s business community in our lifetime.”
Victor’s expression shifted slightly at these words, and Robert was equally shocked.
The living room was completely silent.
Victor looked stern because he knew how serious the situation whs. With his sister’s stubborn personality, if she spoke so definitively, it meant that the Carter family’s path was entirely blocked with no more opportunities. Not only had Rebecca’s year-long planning completely collapsed, but more importantly the Carter family must have offended someone important. Victor struggled to utter a few words, expressing his own doubts. Is this related to Yvette?”
Rebecca furrowed and looked up. Her perfect makeup failed to mask the stubborn look on her face, and beneath it was a hint of exhaustion.
She gritted her teeth. “Yes, within just four hours, all our projects in Betrico fell apart. Even the most important renewable energy project… I was told just half an hour before the signing that they weren’t going to sign. I’ve already discovered that
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two parties went after the Carter family this afternoon. One is Zachary’s benefactor, Howard Yates. And the other.. I never imagined we’d offend her.” Rebecca’s voice was filled with frustration.
‘Did this person strike against the Carter family? It effectively cut off all our future possibilities in Betrico: Robert swallowed nervously and asked, “Who else is involved?”
Rebecca sighed deeply, “It’s Samantha, the General Commander’s daughter in the Betrico Military District and a legendary figure in the business world. She joined the business scene at sixteen and has a ruthless approach. Even though she’s only twenty-seven, she holds absolute power in Betrico’s business circle. She shut down all my options at once, forcing me to urgently return to Seacrity.”
Victor expressed his suspicion, “Sis, what kind of connection could Samantha and Yvette have?”
Rebecca sat on the couch, turned her head, and looked at him. It’s no big deal. It has something to do with the girl who fought Winona. Samantha didn’t even bother to send someone with a message for me. Our Carter family hit her future sister-in-law. Samantha will not forget this slap, and the Carter family can forget about entering the business world of Betrico again,”
Victor repeatedly denied it, “That’s impossible. How could a poor scholarship student get involved with someone as important as Samantha? Did the rumors get it wrong?”
Rebecca let out a bitter laugh. She also wished the rumors were wrong, but unfortunately, she heard every word clearly and accurately.
A single slap from Winona destroyed all the hopes of the Carter family.
Robert now realized the seriousness of his mistakes.
He bowed his head deeply and shrank back.
Claude, looking displeased, slammed his cane hard on the ground, which startled Robert.
He angrily scolded Robert, who looked completely defeated, ‘Are you out of your mind? I already told Rebecca to tell you all not to anger Yvette. What foolishness have you done for someone like Winona, an orphan from a broken home? Are you determined to drag the Carter family to ruin? Why don’t you just drop dead? What’s the point of you living
Claude had raised Robert with these kinds of scoldings since he was young. In his eyes, even if he ended up beating Robert to death one day, it would be justified.
Though Rebecca was utterly disappointed in her father, Robert, she couldn’t help but feel a slight pang of pity seeing him
like this.
Victor didn’t show any reaction. He suddenly remembered what happened with John last time and had been upset with Rebecca for quite a while because of it
“Sis, why did you insist I apologize last time? Was it because of Yvette? What exactly happened?”
Rebecca glanced at Claude, and only after he nodded in agreement did she begin recounting what had happened back then.
“Yes, it was also because of Yvette. Yvette apparently knew a top-level hacker who breached our company’s computers, causing us to lose 160 million dollars. If you hadn’t apologized that day, who knows how far things would’ve gone? We could’ve faced unforeseen losses.”
Victor felt a bit guilty upon hearing this. It turned out he had wrongly blamed his sister. Yet, thinking about Yvette’s scary network of connections back then sent a chill down his spine. ‘Could a girl who is always carrying a gun in her pocket just be an ordinary person?”
He said. “I’m sorry, Rebecca
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Rebecca nodded, rubbing her temples. Things had reached this point, and there was nothing more she could do. She had tried her best.
Claude’s sinister eyes glared at Robert and Victor, who were hanging their heads.
He warned the two of them, “That Winona is nothing but trouble. Are you sure the child’s even Victor’s? The Carter family
won’t keep her around, especially since we don’t even know her background. As soon as the baby is born, we need a DNA test. If it’s really ours, I’ll take care of raising it myself. I don’t trust any of you.”
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Victor stood quietly for a moment. With bloodshot eyes, he looked up at Robert.
After some inner struggle, he silently swallowed the words he wanted to say.
Robert felt a chill from a nervous sweat down his back and was stunned.
It seemed that the truth that Winona’s child wasn’t Victor’s, but his was destined to remain a secret forever.
Otherwise, with Claude’s current dislike for Winona, even he might end up in big trouble.
Victor said, “Grandpa, once Winona has the baby, I’ll personally see her off. Don’t worry, I won’t marry a woman like her. There’s no way she could be the future hostess of the Carter family
Robert was so flustered that he couldn’t help but stand up for Winona, Victor, let’s discuss this later. She’s carrying your child, after all. Isn’t it too heartless to be so cold!”
Robert’s words made the three others on the couch turn to look at him.
Even Rebecca was a little surprised when her dad became so kind-hearted.
Victor clenched his fists silently, his face showing a fierce expression.
Claude, in anger, grabbed the coffee mug from the table and threw it right at Robert’s head.
Robert let out a pained cry, completely losing his cool.
He clutched his injured, swollen head. “Dad, did I say anything wrong again? Winona’s baby is definitely the child of the Carter family. She’s usually so nice. And Yvette, she’s no angel either, daring to wield a gun in broad daylight. What’s it got to do with Winona? It’s only natural for a pregnant woman to faint from fright, right?”
Even now, Robert was still adamantly blaming Yvette and believed she was at fault.
The gaze of Claude darkened slightly when he heard this.
A chilling gloom took over the murkiness in his eyes.
He picked up his cane and struck Robert’s leg fiercely.
He used a lot of force. Robert was hit so hard that he fell to the ground, grimacing in pain.
“You useless creature, how did I end up with such a worthless child like you? Once Winona has the baby, she must be sent away. Whether she survives or not has nothing to do with our Carter family. Got it? That girl Yvette is so mysterious that she might have a bigger force supporting her. Look at the Smith family-it’s the perfect example. Do you really think the fading Chambers family alone could make the Smith family go bankrupt in just a few days? You’re way too najve I’m sure that Yvette has gotten behind this along with her boyfriend. I’ve already asked my contacts in Betrico-to Took into it. You guess what? As soon as they hear his name, they don’t even dare to respond and just hang up. What does that tell you? It means this man is someone our Carter family can’t even touch.”
Robert and Victor had no idea this was happening.
Utterly terrified, Robert didn’t dare to speak again.
He picked himself up from the floor and settled back on the couch. He was dispirited as his face was swollen and his leg was
hurt.
Claude took a sip of coffee and calmed his breath, his expression icy. The situation is what it is now, Rebecca. Withdraw our
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company from Betricons quickly as possible, and reclaim all investments to minimize the losses. Let’s cut ties with Betrico and focus on Mysonna for the next five years”
Rebecca nodded and her tense expression slightly eased.
She replied respectfully, “Sure, Grandpa, give me a week. I’ll handle everything and even personally visit the Mitchell family to apologize.”
Claude looked a lot better now and nodded with satisfaction.
All the effort he had put into mentoring Rebecca was finally paying off.
Claude thought, In every way, my granddaughter Rebecca was top-notch. If it weren’t for the drag of Winona, our Carter family would have been a part of the elite circles of Betrico because of her hard work!
His tone had softened quite a bit. “You must bring a generous gift and personally deliver it, no matter how the Mitchell family reacts. Got it?”
Victor’s eyes were deep and unreadable. He looked at Claude and said, “Grandpa, I’ll personally visit Bonnie tomorrow and apologize to her.”
be humble Learning to be humble Claude looked at Victor with affection and thought, ‘My grandson has finally learned isn’t embarrassing. Getting what you want and achieving your goals is more important than anything else.
“Good, you’ve finally matured. Don’t be like your father, just taking up space.”
Robert’s face turned red because he was criticized by his dad in front of his kids. His dignity was completely gone.
Robert suddenly felt a bit of resentment toward Claude.
Jeremiah was making beef pasta he had recently learned for Yvette in the kitchen in the villa.
It was his first attempt. Everything was organized and he moved at a relaxed pace. His tall and straight silhouette looked particularly captivating under the warm yellow lights.
Yvette had just finished her shower. Her head was covered with a white towel, her features striking and delicate, the oversized T-shirt making her skin perfect.
In the glowing cool lights, she walked over to the couch, sank into the big sofa, and lazily leaned back.
Her delicate eyebrows arched slightly as she rested her chin on one hand, feeling quite at ease.
Jeremiah put the steak into the oven and then turned and went to the living room, handing the freshly made lemonade to
Yvelle,
Jeremiah took the towel and gently helped her dry her hair. “Drink soute water. It’s just the right temperature.”
Jeremiah’s fingers wove through Yvette’s hair, their eyes meeting
Jeremiah was the first to give in, raising an eyebrow with a low voice. “Don’t look at me like that, or I might lose control”
Yvette wiggled her tiny toes, a smile on her lips, amusement twinkling in her eyes.
“You’re quite skilled,” said Yvette lazily
Jeremiah turned off the hairdryer. His eyes were deep and intriguing and grew deeper, which reflected only her image. “Are you a pro driver? You’re pretty fast,” said Jeremiah
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Hearing this, Yvette leaned slightly forward, her blue, bright eyes sparkling. “Not bad.”
Jeremiah casually pinched her fingers, his expression unchanged, and spoke calmly. “Interpol?”
Yvette paused, her voice lazy as she pressed her lips together, her stunning face appearing even more captivating.
She hummed softly, “Yeah, just casually get a badge.”
A hint of a smile appeared at the comters of Jeremiah’s mouth. Looking at Yvette, he said slowly in a soft and light voice, “Yeah, it is pretty good to just casually get a badge
She casually managed to get a top-secret Interpol badge.
They didn’t dwell on the issue any longer; some things just didn’t need to be overanalyzed.
Yvette leisurely finished her beef pasta and set down her fork.
Turning her head slightly, she looked at Jeremiah, yawning, with a hint of red at the corners of her eyes.
She politely extended an invitation. “Want to sleep together?”
Jeremiah paused with his hand holding the steak plate, glanced up, and chuckled deeply and softly.
His tone was affectionate and indulgent. “No, I’m afraid you’ll sleep poorly. Go to bed, and I’ll take you to school tomorrow.”
Yvette stood up, a faint smile playing on her lips as she glanced at his hand holding the plate, and thought, “Oh… he’s putting on quite the show!
Jeremiah saw her expression, pulled his hand back from the plate, and stared at her intently
“How about going upstairs and sleeping together.” Yvette, with one hand in her pocket, waved, amusement flickering in her blue eyes.
She walked off without looking back, not even a trace of hesitation.
Jeremiah was left standing there, watching her walk away, his eyes slightly narrowed.
Jeremiah thought, ‘It was not ok for her to leave after flirting with me’
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Robert, bruised and battered, kept muttering on the way back to the Carter residence.
Victor didn’t want to hear a word and used an excuse to get out of the car and leave.
In the end, Robert decided not to go back to the Carter residence either.
Robert thought, Facing Yulia, the nagging wife, was less appealing than visiting Winona at the hospital.
In Ward 305, the clock on the wall had already struck twelve, but Winona wasn’t asleep yet.
She stood by the window in her hospital gown, her body still slim except for a slight bulge in her belly.
Her face was as pale as a ghost. With wide eyes, she stared at the moon, lost in thought.
Winona thought, ‘Did Yvette get caught or not?
Winona couldn’t sleep unless she knew the result.
Robert mumbled as he pushed the door open.
Hearing his voice, Winona eagerly looked towards the door. “You’re here,” she said.
Robert didn’t notice that Winona was standing at the window and was startled by her sudden voice. “Who is that?”
Once he realized it was Winona, Robert patted his chest and said in a tone that was slightly off. “Why aren’t you sleeping in the middle of the night? What are you doing?”
Winona quickly changed her expression to look sweet and innogent. “I… how can you yell at me? I was scared all day. Your phone was off! I couldn’t sleep, worrying something happened to you.
Robert was deeply moved upon hearing her words.
After being humiliated by Claude, Robert regained his confidence with Winona.
He quickly went forward to hug Winona, and she leaned into his embrace.
A sinister smile appeared on Winona’s face in places out of Robert’s sight.
“Winona, I’m sorry. I got scolded by Claude, and I took it out on you,” he explained.
Winona’s heart sank when she heard Claude had gotten involved
She cautiously asked as she slipped out of Robert’s arms, “What’s wrong? Why did Claude call you back? Was Yvette arrested? Is she still at the police station? How could a girl like her have a gun? That’s terrifying.”
There was a touch of hope and a tremble in Winona’s voice, but Robert didn’t notice it,
Robert knew Winona would ask about it, was momentarily speechless, and didn’t know how to tell her about today’s events After much thought, he finally spoke.
“Well, Winona, Yvette has been released. Let’s not pursue today’s incident at the mall. How about this: Didn’t you say you wanted to buy some villas in Mysonna? I’ll buy two for you, all under your name, and let’s just put this behind us. Besides, the baby in your belly is fine.”
Winona instinctively stepped back two steps. Her face was clearly filled with anger. She was trembling with anger, as if deeply wronged, and tears welled up in her eyes but wouldn’t fall. She wanted to say something but chose to remain silent.
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Seeing this broke Robert’s heart, yet he felt helpless.
Even Claude couldn’t do anything about Yvette, let alone him, a person without any real power.
Besides, the slap Winona played had undone years of hard work of the Carter family.
If it weren’t for the child in her belly, Claude and Rebecca wouldn’t have let her go.
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“W-what are you saying? How could that be? Yvette pulled a gun in front of everyone and wanted to kill me. How could she just walk away like nothing has happened? Is it because that guy Jeremiah stood up for her and the Carter family just let it
for me?” slide? I’m going to deliver a baby for your family, and you’re not going to do anything? Aren’t you going to stand up demanded Winona.
Robert explained patiently, “Winona, this is really complicated. Yvette is not a straightforward girl. As for Jeremiah, his background is even more mysterious. Let me be honest with you, the Carter family really can’t mess with these two people. Do you even know the background of the girl you hit?”
Winona was taken aback, she looked at Robert, not understanding what he meant. “The girl that I hit is Bonnie; what kind of background could she have? She’s just a poor student.”
Robert gave a bitter smile, looking at Winona, his tone carrying a hint of reproach. “Are you sure that girl, Bonnie, you hit doesn’t have any background? She has a big background and is going to be the future daughter-in-law of the Mitchell family in Betrico. Do you know the Mitchell family? They’re the most well-established family in the high society of Betrico, way beyond the Carter family. Plus, let me tell you, the head of the Mitchell family is the deputy commander of Betrico military district. You hit their future daughter-in-law, and because of that, they’ve ruined Claude’s plans to expand into Betrico. If it weren’t for the baby you are carrying. I’m afraid he would have killed you now. I know my father too well, Winona. If you want to deliver this baby, you’d better stay out of trouble.”
Winona was shocked and stood there frozen and stunned.
Her body couldn’t stop trembling as if her blood had turned cold; her face was completely drained of color.
Winona really did not know Bonnie was keeping her true self hidden.
Winona thought, ‘How could she who didn’t even have a boyfriend suddenly become the daughter-in-law of the Mitchell family in Betrico?
Robert hadn’t told Winona about Claude’s plan to get rid of her after she delivered the baby because he intended to keep her secretly hidden by sending her to Mysonna
Winona took a deep breath and gradually calmed down.
She knew she had no one to rely on now except for Robert and Victor.
Winona thought, Lately, Victor had been acting strange. At first, he was thrilled when he found out I was pregnant, but now he was becoming more and more impatient with me. So my biggest support was still Robert and I couldn’t afford to lose
him
As for Yvette, Winona was really scared of her. Winona thought, If firing a gun in public was brushed off so lightly, what else did Yvette have to fear?
But Winona wouldn’t give up any opportunity.
Winona thought, ‘Every dog has its day. If I’m accepted by the Carter family, I will have the leverage to stand up to Yvette! Thinking of this, Winona suddenly felt excited. She glanced at Robert and thought, ‘What if Claude, Victor, Rebecca, and…the entire Carter family were wiped out?
The child in my belly is the only legal heir. After I give birth to this child, Yulia, a loser, has to let ne play around if only she
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loses her husband, her son and, her daughter. Yeah… as long as the Carter family is finished…
This wild idea took root in Winona’s mind and wouldn’t fade.
She steadied herself and lowered her stance, appearing fragile and gentle.
“I get it and won’t say anything more. Don’t worry about it. Please plead with Claude for me. I’ll give birth to this child to carry on the Carter family name and will stay at home and not go out,” said Winona.
When Robert saw Winona’s “aggrieved’ expression, he quickly spoke to make up for his hasty words.
“I’m sorry for the trouble. Winona. I’ll open an account for you with 15 million dollars. Buy whatever you like. I know handbags are your favorite and get them all,” said Robert.
Winona lowered her head, silently crying.
Hearing this, she gave a small smile that quickly disappeared.
Winona thought, “Since I couldn’t use this to set up Yvette anymore, I might as well take advantage of the situation to get something out of it.
Winona was very good at handling a guy like Robert.
Winona thought, ‘He would follow my instructions as long as I do a little trickery on my part, right?’
Winona now had a new plan. First, she would take over the Carter family and then go after Yvette.
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The next morning, Jeremiah dropped Yvette off at the school entrance and then drove away to the market. Inside the car, Jeremiah picked up the phone.
The caller was Bruce. Given the jet lag between Seacrity and Mysonna, it was night in Mysonna. “Mr. Chavez, greeted Bruce.
Jeremiah replied in a low voice, “Yes.”
Bruce’s voice carried a hint of seriousness. “Mr. Chavez, someone with significant influence was looking into your information a few days ago, even using hackers. However, we intercepted them quickly, and they couldn’t uncover anything important. Our hackers did a counter-investigation and tracked the IP address to the Goodman family residence, where Braydon was currently living. It was likely that Braydon himself is the one investigating you.”
Jeremiah’s gaze sharpened, and after a few seconds of silence, a cold glint appeared in his eyes. “Why?” asked Jeremiah.
Bruce paused for a moment as he wasn’t sure of it either.
“Mr. Chavez, I think it’s because of Yvette. After she left, Frankie told us that Nathan had visited our villa to bother Yvette’s friend Sienna. Then..
Jeremiah frowned, his expression becoming even colder. “Go on he urged
Bruce continued, “Yvette then shot Nathan. According to Frankie’s description, though Nathan was furious, he didn’t show any disrespect toward Yvette. His words carried a hint of familiarity and fear. This is suspicious that Nathan, a person with his status, is afraid of Yvette?”
Jeremiah pursed his lips, his voice deep and serious. “Yvette has another identity, an Interpol agent.”
Bruce struggled to hold onto his phone and took a deep breath, trying to sound calmer. “Mr. Chavez, are you saying Yvette is an Interpol agent?”
Jeremiah replied without hesitation, “Yes, something happened yesterday, and she couldn’t keep it hidden anymore; her cover was blown.”
Bruce felt like he’d been shocked too many times because of Yvette and would be scared to death if there were any more such surprises.
Bruce thought, ‘How many identities does she have that I don’t know?
“Now she has been revealed as an Interpol agent. I knew exactly how high the standards were for that organization.
“Mr. Chavez’s choice of women is definitely not ordinary, and I am completely convinced.
“Of course, a big shot’s woman is also a big shot. There is nothing wrong with it.
Bruce asked, “Mr. Chavez, could it be that Yvette had some involvement with the Goodman family during her time at Interpol and Nathan is cautious of her because of that? As for Braydon, we still don’t know-why he’s investigating you.”
Jeremiah frowned, his voice cold, and said, “Get the Goodman family busy with something so they can’t focus on us. I’ll be heading to Mysonna soon.”
Bruce nodded. “Got it. Mr. Chavez. I’ll take care of it. The Goodman family is currently expanding into water transport. I’ll focus on that to keep them distracted for now.”
“Okay, reveal a bit of my identity to them. I want to see what the Goodman family plans to do,” said Jeremiah.
Bruce paused for a moment, immediately understanding Mr. Chavez’s intention.
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Bruce thought. It is more interesting to trap someone like catching a turtle in a jar.
This is Mr. Chavez’s strategy. He would never just stand there waiting passively.
‘Mr. Chavez doesn’t make a move often, but when he does, it is accurate, ruthless, and strikes the enemy right in the heart. It has always been like that.
The Goodman family could have ruled the underground of Mysonna peacefully, yet they chose to provoke Mr. Chavez. If someone is set on a path to their doom, no one can stop them.
“Alright, got it, Mr. Chavez. I’ll willingly leak some information to the Goodman family,” replied Bruce.
The two were about to hang up, Frankie had just returned from outside and overheard Bruce on the phone with Jeremiah. He insisted on saying a few words
Bruce handed the phone to him. Frankie paid a compliment to Jeremiah and then immediately asked about Yvette.
“Mr. Chavez, how’s Yvette? I feel that life here is dull without her back in Mysonna Sienna’s child is gone now and Sienna is in the hospital. Could you tell Yvette that we’ll head over to Clusia to visit her once Sienna is well? Mwah, mwah!”
Jeremiah’s hand paused on the steering wheel, his blue eyes became even deeper. “Who are you blowing kisses to?”
Frankie immediately denied it, knowing he couldn’t mess with Mr. Chavez, who was notoriously jealous.
His voice was filled with as much sincerity as he could muster. “Mr. Chavez, I swear, those kisses are just a figure of speech and just an expression!”
Jeremiah smirked. “Okay, give the phone to Bruce.”
Frankie felt a bit uneasy as he reluctantly handed the phone to Bruce.
Bruce took the phone back and said, “Mr. Chavez. They hung up after Jeremiah said just one thing.
Curious, Frankie asked, “What did Mr. Chavez say?”
Bruce gave Frankie a sympathetic look.
Pausing for a moment, Bruce said, “Mr. Chavez said you’re heading to Afria tomorrow and you will be in charge of the new gold mine.”
After saying that, he patted the dumbfounded Frankie on the back, grinning with mischief. I don’t think you dare say ‘mwah mwah anymore. Now you’re off to Afria to blow kisses with the locals there. It serves you night for running your mouth. I’m booking your flight. Should I arrange a private jet to speed things up for you?”
Frankie had a mournful expression. “Get lost! Is this how you treat a brother? Come on, help me talk to Mr. Chavez. I really don’t want to go.”
Bruce shook his head. “Do you really think that’s possible?”
Frankie sighed, feeling defeated. He knew it was impossible too. Mr. Chavez’s decisions were never reversed.
After the call ended, Jeremiah drove to the market.
Jeremiah thought. This morning, Yvette mentioned she wanted to eat fried chicken wings. I should fulfill her wish When Yvette returned to school, rumors had already spread through the grapevine.
The forums had been especially lively these days. As soon as she entered the school, various candid photos of her were uploaded
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Yvette first reported to Tobias and then headed straight to Simon’s office.
At the entrance of the Principal’s office, she knocked gently. “Hello, Simon, I’m Yvette.”
The door was immediately opened. Simon stood inside with a welcoming smile.
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He had been waiting in his office since early morning, and the computer screen still showed the page he hadn’t closed yet.
Apex Urban University forum was displaying a student’s candid photo of Yvette entering the school gates, which was zoomed in
Yvette walked in and glanced briefly, her gaze lingering for a few seconds.
Simon looked visibly uncomfortable and thought, Tm afraid that she would think me a creep if I don’t make an explanation
Feeling awkward, he rubbed his nose. “Well, you know, I have applied a new username recently and have been browsing around. I happened to see this. What a coincidence. He laughed.
Yvette tilted her head slightly and raised an eyebrow. “Simon, your username is pretty trendy,” said she in a soft and slow
voice.
Yvette sat down on the couch after she finished speaking, noticing the snacks prepared on the table..
He had gotten some new kinds and there were also a few bags of well-known spicy snacks.
Hearing this, Simon’s face flushed when he thought about the username he’d chosen-The Protector of Ms. Zeller.
This all started because someone on a forum criticized Yvette, and he couldn’t take it and defended her.
A student asked him if he was a fan and wanted to join the Protector Group.
He thought it sounded okay and joined, but then he was caught up in it, as joining the group meant changing his username,
He spent two nights pondering that username and even got a few gray hairs.
Simon calmly walked over to turn off the computer and then casually sat down across from Yveue.
This was a classic case of “If I’m not embarrassed, then others are”
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Simon pointed to the spicy snacks on the table. “I asked Tobias about these. He said you young folks all love them.”
Yvette turned her face slightly, paused for a few seconds, and then spoke slowly. Tve never tried them before.”
Simon was taken aback, feeling a bit disappointed. It seemed like he had bought the wrong thing as Yvette wasn’t fond of it.
Yvette gave him a brief glance, her expression as calm and indifferent as always, paused for a few seconds, and said, “I guess 1 might like it.”
Simon’s old face lit up with joy, though he looked a bit awkward
Yvette lowered her gaze and gently rubbed the rim of the cup with her fingers. She wondered, ‘Should I not say that?”
Simon had a serious reason for finding Yvette. Recalling the instructions from Betrico, he quickly straightened his posture.
His tone became more serious and his face turned serious
Looking at Yvette, he said, “James from the physics lab in Betrico invited you to attend the new energy conference there to witness this important moment personally. After all, without your involvement, this breakthrough wouldn’t have happened so quickly. James sincerely hopes you’ll consider this offer carefully.”
Yvette pressed her lips together and looked up at Simon, her eyes calm. “No,” she replied.
Simon paused slightly and thought, “Is she really turning down such a great opportunity? If it were anyone else, they would probably be ecstatic. This is an once-in-a-lifetime chance!
But then, thinking about Yvette’s other identity, Cyanbird, he could somewhat understand.
Simon thought, ‘If she were the kind to crave attention, just this one identity would have attracted many people to curry favor with her
He picked up his coffee mug and took a sip. After contemplating for a few seconds, he spoke again and his tone was even more earnest than before. “You know James has been working on this new energy project for many years. Your sudden involvement gave him a fresh direction, allowing it to be completed successfully in just a few months. You’ve made a major contribution. Are you going to give up this credit?”
Yvette tore open a bag of chips without lifting her head, her tone indifferent, showing no concern. “Yeah,” she hummed.
Simon had already figured it out for he knew Yvette’s personality. “Is it troublesome for you?”
Yvette raised her eyes to look at him, as calm as always. “Yes, I think it is troublesome.”
Simon’s hand holding the cup of coffee paused. “I have guessed that is it. That’s why James raised another idea. You can go without showing your face. Your name should be included in the research results and you can use “S” as a-code name. Does that work?”
Yvette leaned back lazily and asked sofily, “Have you already agreed on this?”
Simon nodded without hesitation. “Yes, James suggested this method. He sincerely hopes you will think about this suggestion carefully.”
Yvette’s delicate eyebrows rose slightly, a hint of annoyance on her face.
Afraid she might get upset, Simon quickly added. “James has no intention of pressuring you. If you don’t want to go to Betrico, then it’s fine and it’s your choice.”
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Yvette half-closed her eyes, a deep darkness in them, and the tension around her eased a bit. “Time and place.”
Simon jumped up excitedly to take out the invitation in the drawer and placed it in front of Yvette on her desk.
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“This is the invitation for the launch event. The time and place are included. Do you need someone to meet you when you arrive in Betrico?” asked Simon.
Yvette looked up, turning her head slightly towards Simon, her voice cool. “No, thanks”
Simon nodded. “Alright.”
Simon thought. Yvette was Mr. Chavez’s girlfriend. Once she got to Betrico, Mr. Chavez’s territory, there was no need for me to arrange any pickup service!
Before leaving, Yvette paused at the doorway and gave Simon a half-smile. Her eyebrows were slightly raised and her voice was soft and slow. “Change the username as it doesn’t sound nice
Simon was taken aback and his face flushed. Being denied by her was really embarrassing.
Simon thought, ‘Change it to what?”
He decided to leave this kind of thing for Tobias to think over. It was too challenging for someone with a science background like him.
Simon coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment and thought, “Passing the buck to Tobias is just right; after all, nephews are meant for things like this, aren’t they?
“That username was Tobias’s idea. I told him long ago not to use it, but he insisted. I’ll make him change it soon. Don’t worry,” said Simon.
Yvette kept a neutral expression, gave a polite nod, and then left the Principal’s office.
As she was leaving, she happened to run into Patrick, who was there to deliver something to Simon.
Patrick intended to give Yvette the cold shoulder, trying to act superior, but she walked right past him without even glancing
up.
Patrick was so angry that he stomped his feet in frustration. But, he was unable to do anything about it.
Passing students noticed it, took photos, and uploaded them to the forum, which caused teasing among the Apex Urban University students.
Everyone was speculating that Patrick might be mentally unstable.
When Patrick saw the forum, he was enraged. He hated Yvette even more but couldn’t find any chance to get back at her, so he just fumed internally.
In the physics classroom, Bonnie was discussing a physics problem with John.
Just then, a classmate came in and told Bonnie that someone wanted to talk with her
Not thinking much of it, Bonnie stepped out and saw Victor hanging around the door, looking around. “Here, here,” said
Victor.
Seeing Victor approach, Bonnie quickly stepped back, staying alert, and put on a guarded expression.
Bonnie thought. Is Victor the person who wants to talk with me? As a fox saying Happy New Year to a hen, it is up to no good.”
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“What’s up? Were you the one wanting to talk with me?” asked Bonnie.
In the hallway, people were passing by, occasionally glancing at them.
Passers-by thought, ‘How could they who have nothing in common be chatting together?
Victor was a famous figure at the school, so naturally, he attracted quite a bit of attention.
Victor stared intently at Bonnie for what seemed like ages, making her so uneasy that it sent a chill down her spine.
After a while, Victor bowed deeply right in front of all the students in the hallway, directing it straight at Bonnie.
This gesture left everyone stunned, their jaws dropping in shock
Even Bonnie was so frightened by Victor’s odd behavior that she stepped back twice.
Victor lifted his head and spoke seriously to Bonnie, Tm sorry. Everything that happened yesterday was Winona’s fault. Please forgive the Carter family. I’ll do anything you order if you could just forgive us
Bonnie looked at Victor, horrified, and blurted out, “Are you out of your mind? Winona was acting like a lunatic yesterday, causing trouble for me, and now you’re here apologizing to me? What are you two up to?”
Victor’s gaze deepened, his fists clenched tight. He struggled with himself for a long time before he finally said. T’m really sorry, Bonnie. Please forgive the Carter family. Otherwise, should I get on my knees for you?”
Once again, everyone in the hallway was completely stunned and thought, ‘Is this the same Victor, the once invincible bully. who ruled the school? Is he really about to kneel to Bonnie? Are we dreaming?”
The people in the hallway glanced at each other, sharing the same doubt in their eyes.
The long corridor was as silent as a grave.
Victor saw Bonnie standing there without speaking and thought she truly wanted him to go through with it.
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Victor clenched his teeth and slowly bent his knees, about to kneel before Bonnie.
This action snapped Bonnie out of her daze. Bonnie thought, ‘What is going on?
She quickly stepped back and thought. If he has to kneel, it shouldn’t be to me, right? I am afraid it might jinx my luck or something!
“Hey, Victor, what kind of act are you putting on here? Do you really think I’m that naive? Do you think I can’t see that you’re doing this in front of everyone to push me to forgive Winsona? Stop with the moral pressure; I’m not buying it. If you sincerely want to apologize, talk to me in private, but not stage it in public.” Bonnie smiled slightly, but her words left Victor completely embarrassed.
He thought Bonnie was just a simple-minded girl who would certainly forgive the Carter family if he acted pitiful.
With so many people watching, he assumed she would back down for her reputation. To his surprise, she spoke openly about what he really thought.
Victor was half-bent. He had no choice but to stand up again, keeping the act up to the end, only able to grit his teeth and continue speaking.
“Bonnie, you’ve gotten it all wrong. I didn’t mean it like that. I thought being more formal would make it easier for you to accept. I really don’t have any other intentions.”
Bonnie straightened her back and gave a cold snort.
She wasn’t the smartest, but that didn’t mean she was dumb.
Bonnie thought, Victor is clearly trying to guilt me, but no way, In the past, maybe I would’ve given in, but not now.”
Ever since she became friends with Yve, she realized something important: you couldn’t live your life worrying too much about what others thought or you would wear yourself out. So now, Victor’s tricks wouldn’t work on her anymore.
“Let me tell you something, Victor. I’m someone who clearly knows what’s right and wrong. It was Winona who acted yesterday, and I’ve already slapped her twice to settle it. What’s it got to do with your Carter family? It’s ridiculous. If you’re having trouble thinking straight, maybe you should visit a mental clinic,’ said Bonnie, who said the last sentence with the utmost sincerity.
Bonnie thought, ‘He comes here like a lunatic, apologizing and asking for my forgiveness None of these makes sense. The only explanation is that Victor must have something wrong with his mind
Victor was momentarily at a loss for words but also felt much more relieved. He took a glance at Bonnie’s unfriendly expression.
He really didn’t expect her to be so secretive and had connections with the Mitchell family in Betrico. It was like she had been hiding in plain sight all along.
Victor said, “So, Bonnie, does this mean you’ve forgiven me? If so, please tell your fiance’s sister to back off and stop targeting the Carter family. We have realized that we were wrong
The crowd went wild upon hearing this; most of them were students from the physics department.
Some of Bonnie’s friends started shouting out, “Bonnie, you didn’t mention having a fiancé. That’s not cool!*
“Yeah, Bonnie, who is your fiancé? Does he also attend our school? Do we know him?”
“No way, Bonnie. There are few girls in the physics department. Are you taken too? That’s way too soon!”
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“Bonnie, when’s the wedding? You can’t secretly get married without telling us. You have to let us know!”
Bonnie’s face turned completely red from embarrassment as everyone teased her.
Bonnie thought, What a mess! Where does this fiancé come from? Victor must be here just to ruin my reputation”
Bonnie marched up and kicked Victor. “Hey, you jerk! Where does this fiancé come from? Are you out of your mind? If there’s something wrong with you. Go to see a doctor and stop slandering me here!”
Bonnie’s agitated reaction made Victor doubt.
Victor thought, ‘It must be true or she would not get so angry. But why did Samantha say that Bonnie is her sister-in-law?”
At the same time, Andrew was on the phone with Samantha in the physics classroom on the same floor.
“Got it. Samantha. Don’t worry, I’m serious this time. You know how stubborn Arnold is-if I dare to mess around with Bonnie, he’d kill me.”
Samantha sat in the office flipping through the paperwork that had just been delivered today, listening to Andrew’s earnest
assurance.
She paused for a moment and sighed helplessly.
Samantha thought, “My younger brother Andrew is always so playful. For so many years, he had just been drifting without a thought for his future. He refuses to join the army and it makes Arnold furious every time. If Andrew hadn’t followed Mr. Chavez, my dad would have already gone to Seacrity to bring him back.”
While signing the documents, Samantha said, “Alright, as long as you’re certain this time. I thought it was something major when you suddenly called me yesterday to take action against the Carter family from Seacrity. Is it settled now? Do you need me to step in again? Remember, I taught you to deal with enemies by removing the problem at its root and showing no mercy. Otherwise, you would never know when they might come back to bite you. Do you get what I mean?”
Andrew took a moment to clean his ear and thought, “My sister Samantha is well known as the Rose of Betrico. No one dares to mess with us. If one messes with my sister, she would really make things tough for them.
Andrew thought, The Mitchell family is like this; my sister Samantha is exceptionally rational ever since she was young. Without her unwavering determination, the Mitchell family wouldn’t have become the leading company in the industry.” “Samantha, don’t worry. The Carter family isn’t worth your attention. They won’t dare to do anything. I have to go now. Talk to you later. Bye, my dear, beautiful, and endlessly charming fairy sister!” said Andrew.
Samantha couldn’t help but laugh. “Okay, I bought the horse riding arena in the outskirts of Betrico that you like. We’ll handle the paperwork to transfer it to your name once you’re back”
Andrew felt cheerful after chatting with Samantha for a bit. He decided to find Bonnie to share his good mood.
Andrew wondered, ‘Does she like riding horses? That clumsy girl might not be into it, but that’s okay. If she’s interested, I can teach her slowly; I have plenty of time anyway.’
When Andrew got to the floor of the physics classroom, he saw a large crowd gathered ahead.
He didn’t think much of it until he saw Bonnie kick Victor. Their eyes happened to meet when she turned around.
Bonnie’s face turned red with anger.
Andrew quickly stepped out of the crowd as he thought she was being bullied.
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With a chill in his tone, he went up to Bonnie and asked quietly What’s wrong? Did he upset you?”
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Bonnie was startled as she looked at Andrew for a moment, pointed at Victor, and spoke to Andrew, “It’s nothing. This crazy guy insisted I forgive Winona and the Carter family. The most absurd thing is that he says I’ve got a fiancé. Seriously, how could a young lady like me get a fiancé?”
Everyone who was cheering earlier looked down and remained lent.
Andrew didn’t expect it because of this kind of thing. As he scratched his nose, he realized he was the one who started this
trouble.
Andrew gently tugged on Bonnie’s sleeve. “Don’t be mad. It’s not a big deal. Having a fiancé means you’re not single anymore. Isn’t that good?”
Bonnie stared at Andrew. “How would you feel if you suddenly got a fiancée out of nowhere!”
Andrew muttered, “If it were you, I wouldn’t mind.”
Sadly, no one but him heard it.
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Andrew turned his head to look at Victor standing not far away. His face was cold.
Andrew thought, ‘It seems like the Carter family hasn’t learned the lesson yet and you still dare to mess with Bonnie.
ut, “Is it you?”
Victor was taken aback but quickly realized who Andrew was, Victor blurted out,
His voice was incredibly strained. “Is Mitchell your last name? Are you from the Mitchell family of Betrico?”
Andrew lifted his chin defiantly, his words were enough to infuriate anyone.
“It’s me. I didn’t know the Carter family would fall apart so easily. I just moved a finger, and you all fled Betrico so pitifully. If
I had known. I would have been gentler. Did I overestimate the Carter family?” said Andrew.
Victor clenched his hands tighter and tighter when he listened to the harsh words.
His eyes drooped, and a fierce expression spread across his face. He remained silent for a long time.
After a while, he lifted his head and put on a polite smile as he faced Andrew, showing no sign of his earlier malice.
His tone was excessively pleasant, with a touch of flattery. “Hello, Mr. Mitchell. I’m apologizing to Bonnie, and I didn’t mean to bother her. You can ask anyone around. I’m sincerely apologizing to her. I hope she can forgive the Carter family; The incident yesterday was Winona’s fault. If Bonnie is still upset, I can have Winona apologize to her personally,” said Victor.
Andrew looked at Victor and put on a faint smile.
Andrew thought, “This guy changed his behavior so quickly. Did he experience some shock?”
Andrew tilted his head to ask Bonnie in his soft voice. “Do you need Winona to come over herself?”
Bonnie shook her head quickly like a rattle and hurriedly said, “No, I don’t have the time to get tangled up with Winona. They can just stay far away from me.”
Andrew couldn’t help but laugh. He flicked her forehead and then ruffled Bonnie’s soft hair.
Andrew thought, ‘Feels pretty good.’ He whispered softly, “It’s up to you.”
Bonnie stood there stunned, staring at Andrew with a sudden flutter in her heart.
Bonnie thought, Andrew actually looks quite handsome!
The next moment, Bonnie thought, ‘Oh no… It must be my imagination. I must have a fever to think Andrew looks attractive.
Andrew sneered at Victor. “Did you hear that? Keep your fiancée away from Bonnie from now on. What happened in Betrico is just a heads up,” he warned.
With that, Andrew pulled Bonnie away, leaving Victor standing by himself.
The surrounding students were gossiping curiously about Victor
Victor controlled his anger and walked away.
After today, probably everyone at Apex Urban University would know about this; his reputation and dignity were completely ruined.
In the Carter family, Winona sat on the sofa, sipping the milk prepared by Yulia.
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The only person in the Carter family that she could manipulate currently due to the child in her belly was Yulia.
No matter what she said or wanted. Yulia had to listen and obey
With Yulia, Winona found her confidence again.
All the morning Winona directed Yulia to do errands for her and even to bring her water.
Seeing Yulia’s frustrated but quiet expression, Winona felt a twisted sense of satisfaction.
This was the life she had always wanted, where she could have the upper hand.
Victor drove quickly away from the school and sped back to the Carter family.
He saw Yulia serving coffee to Winona, Furious, he stormed in and without saying a word, pulled Winona off the couch.
With a look of innocent confusion on Winona’s face, he slapped her hard.
Winona fell onto the carpet, immediately protecting her belly.
She knew her unborn child was her best chance of survival and nothing could happen
to it
Yulia quickly realized what had happened, crouched down, and anxiously checked Winona’s belly. “Is your belly okay? My grandchild! Hurry, get Mark and a doctor over here!”
Winona’s pregnancy was just under three months, and it wasn’t stable yet.
Yulia feared this fall might end her hopes of having a cherished grandchild.
Winona felt certain her belly wasn’t seriously hurt. She bit her lip, terror in her eyes, and looked up at Victor, crying pitifully. “Victor, why did you hit me? What did I do wrong? How can you treat me like this when I’m carrying your child?” Yulia also scolded Victor. “Victor, what are you doing? Can’t you just talk calmly? Winona is pregnant!”
Victor’s blue eyes were unreadable, with a hint of red at the corners, and his lips curved into a mocking smile..
His eyes were full of hostility as he looked at Winona, his gaze cold and devoid of any emotion.
Victor’s demeanor made Winona increasingly uneasy.
Originally confident, she didn’t know why her confidence began to fade away.
For a long time, Victor’s gaze was cold as he glanced at Winona, who had been supported onto the couch by Yulia.
He said mercilessly, “Do you not know the mess you caused? You shameless woman. With just one slap, you ruined the path my grandfather and sister had carefully planned for years. The Carter family could have reached greater heights, bar because of you, it’s all ruined now.”
Winona knew she had caused this and didn’t dare to argue. She could only look at Victor with pleading eyes.
With eyes full of deep emotion, she said, “I’m sorry, Victor, I know I was wrong. I really didn’t know Bonnie had such strong backing. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have clashed with her. Mom was there too; you can ask her about it. I got slapped by Bonnie twice as well. Didn’t you see how swollen my face was yesterday?
Yulia, worried that Victor might hurt the child, could only agree with Winona despite her conscience. “Yes, Victor, that Bonnie hit back too. How did things get so out of control?”
Victor looked at the timid Yulia, wishing to tell her the truth but fearing it might be too much for her health to handle,
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The words he was about to say were swallowed back down forcehilly.
With eyes like a wolf, he stared at Winona and spoke each word clearly. “Let me tell you, Winona, my mom is the hostess in the Carter family. You’re just carrying a baby. If I accept the child, he’s a Carter. If I don’t accept him, he’s illegitimate. If I see you bossing my mom around again, you’re out of here. Do you really think you’re some kind of heiress? The truth is, you’re just an illegitimate child. Zachary doesn’t acknowledge you, and the Smith family is bankrupt. Right now, you’re just a burden on our family. If you don’t get that, take your kid and leave.”
Winona’s body shook. In disbelief, she looked up at Victor, unable to understand why he would say such ruthless things.
After speaking. Victor suggested Yulia to go upstairs with him.
Yulia was worried about Winona’s baby, but she couldn’t go against Victor and followed him upstairs.
Winona sat on the sofa, her expression slowly becoming distorted as she stared at Victor’s room upstairs.
She silently made a firm resolution, thinking that if Victor was going to be unkind, she wouldn’t be kind either.
Winona took out her phone and dialed Robert. As soon as the call connected, her voice changed immediately. It was tinged with a slight sob. I’m so scared, Victor wants to kill me. Hurry, come save me.”SEND GIFT
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It was the first day Yvette came back to class. Right before class ended, Tobias assigned her a lot of basic homework
Yvette walked out of the school just when Jeremiah’s black Jeep had pulled up at the school gate.
No matter how many people were around, she was always the most eye-catching, impossible to ignore.
Yvette gave a quick glance of Jeremiah’s car and went straight over to open the door and got in
Jeremiah leaned over to fasten her seat belt for her.
His tone was natural. “I got you the wings you wanted and a milkshake from the place near the gate and some lobster. Is there anything else you want to eat?”
Yvette raised her gaze and a smirk appeared on her lips. Her delicate brows were mischievous and wild, her eyes slightly lifted with a hint of a smile. Casually, she said, “Are you fattening me up?”
Jeremiah looked into her eyes, which were blue and bright, yet particularly clear.
As always, she maintained a cool composure. Yet it still inexplicably drew him in and he was addicted to it,
Jeremiah slightly lifted his lips, wearing a subtle smile, his voice carrying a mesmerizing tone. “No, I’m just taking care of my future wife.”
Yvette hesitated for a moment. Her gaze settled on his prominent Adam’s apple, then slowly moved upward before she withdrew her stare.
She remained quiet. When a man wanted to be charming, no woman stood a chance.
Jeremiah noticed her silence. He became uncertain and thought, Did I mess up? In Andrew’s collection of pick-up lines, this one is supposed to work like magic
Usually, when a girl heard this, she would playfully hit her boyfriend’s chest and acted adorably. Why does Yvette not react at all? Andrew is completely unreliable and the books he recommends don’t work!
Jeremiah restarted the car without any change in his expression.
Jeremiah went to the kitchen after he came back to the villa.
Yvette went upstairs to take a shower. When she came back downstairs, the table was already set with fried chicken wings. lobster, and milkshakes.
After cooking, Jeremiah changed into casual home clothes, which made him seem less sharp.
He was standing by the window talking on the phone. His tall and upright silhouette was prominent. Hearing the footsteps. on the stairs, he turned around with a deep gaze. His eyes quietly landed on Yvette.
Yvette was wearing an oversized white shirt. The shirt hung loosely, paired with baggy shorts, and the sleeves were casually rolled up. It fit her surprisingly well.
His gaze traveled down to her feet. He noticed she wasn’t wearing any shoes. Jeremiah walked over, grabbed a pair of her slippers from the entrance while still on the phone, and went to Yvette.
Yvette obediently lifted her foot, Jeremiah put the slippers on her and gently said, “Always wear slippers when you come down. It’s not good for girls to be barefoot; the floor is too cold
The chattering voice on the phone suddenly stopped, which was followed by a scream.
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The voice was loud enough that even Yvette could hear it.
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“Jeremiah, have you and that little girl already moved in together? Oh my gosh! Is this true? I can hardly believe that you live together. My son is really living with Yvette, just like his old mom back in the day. If I hadn’t been so assertive with your dad. he would still be shy. Jeremiah, you’re amazing. Hurry up, when are you coming back to Betrico? Bring Yvette home for dinner.”
Jeremiah held the phone away from his ear his mom’s voice was too overwhelming.
“Mom…just as he was about to speak, the voice on the other end of the line interrupted him.
“Mom? What mom? Listen, son, you need to bring her home sooner rather than later. I trust my son’s judgment, so once you bring her home, it’s settled. If she stays around too long, she might get fed up with your cold and unexciting personality and leave. To stop that from happening, we’ll use the family angle. Just bring her back, and I’ll treat her so well that she won’t want to leave, Aurora said.
Jeremiah sighed helplessly, “Mom, aren’t you tired of saying so much?”
Aurora answered. “Not at all. By the way, I heard from your grandpa that that girl is quite young. I wonder what she likes. Houses? Cars? Jewelry? Antiques? Designer brands? Forget it, I’ll just prepare everything. My estate in Mysonna, valued at 1 billion dollars, can be her welcome gift. No, that’s a bit too cheap. Ill add some of my jewelry collection, and then it’s perfect. Alright, that’s settled. And where’s your wedding house going to be? I need to start designing the nursery, right? Thinking about it, I’m quite busy. Does your wife prefer boys or girls? I like girls. I wouldn’t want a moody kid like you, who always comes with a serious face, no fun.”
Yvette slipped one hand into her pocket, with her gaze steady. She heard everything clearly
She chuckled sofily and made a gesture to Jeremiah, walked past him, and sat down at the dining table.
With her leg crossed and chin resting on her hand, she looked directly at Jeremiah.
Jeremiah looked at her and calmly said into the phone, “Mom, I heard everything you said.”
The breathing on the other end of the phone became heavier, and after a few seconds of silence, the voice turned mechanical. “Hello, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
Then the call was disconnected. Even Jeremiah didn’t expect his mom to pull such a strange stunt. For a moment, he was stunned.
Even though Yvette was a bit further away, she heard everything clearly.
She smirked, flipped her hair, and crossed her legs.
She took a sip of her banana milkshake. With a faint smile, she said. “Auntie is way more interesting than you.”
Jeremiah walked over to the table, sat next to Yvette, put on gloves, and started peeling lobsters for her. He did it slowly. Even his fingers, with their distinct joints, looked attractive while peeling these greasy things. In just a few seconds, he’d peeled them and placed them on her plate.
His deep-set eyes were thoughtful, and the sharp lines of his profile were more pronounced.
“Do you want to meet my family?” he asked.
While munching on shrimp, Yvette was playing with her phone replying to a text from Charles: [Book a flight to Seacrity.] She left in a hurry without notifying Charles, leaving him stranded in Mysonna, who was still hiding from Braydon’s pursuit Hearing Jeremiah’s words, Yvette lifted her gaze and gave him a nonchalant glance.
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She replied casually, “Sure, I have to go to Betrico the day after tomorrow to take care of some things,”
The invitation from James was scheduled for five days later.
Yvette
planned to meet someone before then, and she had more than enough time to visit the Chavez family.
After all, interesting people were always worth of taking the time to meet.
Jeremiah didn’t expect her to say yes.
He was just asking casually, and it didn’t really matter if she didn’t agree. It was just a matter of time, so there was no rush.
Yvette’s easy agreement took him by surprise.
Jeremiah’s lips curled into a smile.
He said, ‘Okay, I’ll set things up and we can head back together. I have my parents and grandpa at home, and there are no swarms of relatives. So relax. It’s just a simple meal.”
Not just anyone could join the Chavez family as relatives.
Jeremiah’s girlfriend didn’t have to deal with those distant relatives at all.
When Yvette heard that, she looked up, put away her phone, and leaned back lazily. “Jeremiah, you’re really growing on me. What am I supposed to do about that?” she asked.
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I’m Vernon Chavez and my nickname is Vern Chavez. My dad is jeremiah, and my mom is the super cute and pretty Yvette
I am already a little man who can hold his
is own as I am
twelve
old this year.
Grandma said that on the day I was born, my mom was wildly racing with a professional driver.
Mom gave birth to me within half an hour after she reached the hospital.
The first thing my silly dad said when he saw me was how wrinkly and ugly I looked.
Humph, my dad was the ugly one.
I had inherited Mom’s beauty and charm. All the kids in the kindergarten said that I was the most handsome.
There were always little girls who fought over to sit next to me.
Grandpa says Dad was like that when he was little too.
Grandpa was the one who gave me my name.
Andrew and Bon mentioned that my name almost led to a debate.
Great grandfather thought a simple name would be better for me and wanted to name me Big Baby,
Grandpa refused, and Grandma disagreed with the name that Grandpa had chosen for me.
As for my unreliable dad, he didn’t even get involved in naming me.
Finally, three days after I was born, the family agreed on one name-Vernon.
Grandpa picked this name for me.
When I was three years old, my annoying dad threw me into the army, ignoring the objections of my great grandfather, and my grandparents.
He said it was to train my physical abilities from a young age and to develop my character.
In reality, he just wanted to have Mom all to himself, and he thought I didn’t know. I was dissatisfied with him Humph….
I had a little notebook where I jotted down all of Dad’s “misdeeds.
I had decided that when I grew up, I would send Dad to that little island in the Pacific that Grandma gave to Mom to completely cut off him from the world.
When I was four, some bad guys kidnapped me, but I wasn’t scared at all. They pointed a gun at my head.
I’ve been playing with guns since I was little.
Eagle King and Flying Fish would send every new weapon on the market to Skyland on time every year.
The guns they had didn’t even have bullets loaded.
Were they trying to fool me? It was to look down on me.
I reminded the few bad guys of it.
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They looked at me with a dumbfounded expression, but clearly, they were the clueless ones.
Later, Mom and Dad came to rescue me.
Mom was so cool that she didn’t say a word and just took down those bad guys one by one.
They cried miserably and begged her for mercy, but she didn’t even glance at them.
> matter what I said. Of course, Mom didn’t look at me either. I knew Mom was angry and wouldn’t listen to me, no i
My pesky dad didn’t scold me. He asked me, “Did you think it was fun to leave with the bad guys even though you knew it was dangerous? Did you consider how my great grandfather, grandparents would feel?”
At that time, I naively shook my head as my dad squatted down and picked me up. He looked at me intently. His face was
serious.
He said. “Your mom isn’t upset because you were having fun, but because you made the elders worry about you. Do you know what you should do?”
That day, when I was four, I came home crying and apologized to my great grandfather, and my grandparents who was in Seacrity.
Later, when I grew up, I realized that the day I was kidnapped, Betrico was in chaos.
To look for me, my great grandpa almost mobilized Mr. Mitchell’s troops to turn Betrico upside down.
My grandparents stayed up all night worried, and Grandma had a headache that lasted for half a month.
Mr. Yates, Andrew, Bonnie, Flying Fish, and Eagle King all rushed back from Mysonna just to find me.
When I grew up, I asked Mom why she wasn’t worried when everyone else was desperately looking for me, Mom just gave me a calm look
“If you’re brave enough to go out with someone, then you should be able to come back on your own,” she said.
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Two big shots were in love. Gifts given at a whim could really irritate someone..
Emmett recalled yesterday when Aurora asked him what Yvette liked.
Emmett felt helpless. Aurora was even more extravagant.
She gave a lot of things, from jewelry to companies under her control and to a rose manor. Unbelievably, she even considered gifting Yvette a private island in the Pacific.
And these were just a few small meeting gifts’ in her opinion.
Skyland has been well prepared ahead of time. Except for some of the traditional Clusian style preserved, every piece of decor was chosen according to Yvette’s taste.
Efforts could really be seen in it..
Yvette’s room featured a minimalist neutral style, mainly in black, white, and gray.
Jeremiah didn’t spend much time in Betrico during his missions, and his visits were brief, so Aurora decorated Skyland in her favorite traditional Clusian style.
A while back, Jeremiah had Emmett start the remodeling, so nowy Skyland had been transformed and all products of the villa were high-tech gadgets.
Yvette wandered around and got a general idea of the villa.
Jeremiah’s room was still next to hers, as usual.
The most intriguing part was the sliding door within a door.”
The old manor of the Chavez family was a true military compound with its own private entrance.
Jeremiah’s mother, Aurora, was fifty-three this year.
You could still see traces of her youthful beauty; even now, she looked as young as a girl.
She had Jeremiah in her twenties, and after she recovered, she took over her family’s business, diving into the business world.
With the Chavez family’s open-mindedness and Clifford Chavez’s doting love, Aurora lived a fairy-tale life.
With understanding in-laws, a loving husband, and a talented son, everyone in Betrico envied Mrs. Chavez’s fortunate life.
One might wonder how many good deeds she had done in the past to earn such a life.
It was not until last year that Aurora gradually retired to focus more on her family.
She stopped appearing unless it was for something essential at the company. She didn’t even attend important parties.
Jeremiah’s father, Clifford, was a director at a department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He could retire next year.
Whenever they had a vacation, they would travel the world to enjoy different cuisines.
Aurora already knew Jeremiah and Yvette’s flight schedule.
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Early in the morning, she was restless, pacing around the living room and constantly glancing at the door.
Clifford took a sip of orange juice, set down the newspaper, and adjusted his glasses.
He was the image of sophistication. The sharpness he displayed on TV was gone.
When he looked at his wife, he completely softened.
He coughed softly, feeling a bit jealous when Aurora didn’t look at him.
He thought, I have already lost my status even before my daughter-in-law arrived. Even breakfast isn’t my favorite quiche and milk. The table was filled with the favorite foods of Jeremial”
He glanced at the very noticeable lobster on the table and thought, “Who even ate that so early in the morning? It is all because Jeremiah mentioned his girlfriend loved lobster. Is it really necessary?
I am allergic to seafood! People say that once a young guy gets married, he forgets his mother. But, in my wife’s case, it is more like she forgets about me after she gets a daughter-in-law. Where could I even voice my complaints?
Getting older… losing respect more and more. I was treated like a treasure in my youth and was wooed and coaxed into bed. But once it was committed, the responsibility disappeared. If I hadn’t caught her at the airport back then, she might have wandered off with Jeremiah still in her belly
Clifford coughed heavily a few more times.
Even the servants nearby could tell Clifford was just seeking attention.
A few maids exchanged glances, trying their best not to laugh.
They were all longtime staff of the Chavez family and were quite used to the way Clifford and Aurora interacted.
They had been bickering like this consistently for decades.
Every time, it was Clifford who ended up finding ways to cheer Aurora up.
Clifford usually ended up sleeping in the study for a few days each month.
If three days went by and Aurora was still not talking to him, they might see him pitifully knocking on her door at midnight with a blanket
Cara, who had been with Aurora since her childhood, caught Clifford’s pleading glance and sighed.
At the moment, Aurora was only focused on her future daughter-in-law that she hadn’t even met yet. She was not concerned with Clifford.
But nobody really could blame Aurora.
Jeremiah was already thirty and had spent all those years in the army. Finally, he had found a girlfriend.
Aurora had almost accepted the idea that he would remain a bachelor for life.
As soon as she heard he had a girlfriend, she flew back from overseas and hadn’t gone anywhere since, eagerly waiting for the girl to come over for a casual meal.
Cara approached Aurora respectfully and said, “Madam, Mr. Chavez hasn’t eaten much today.”
Aurora turned around, displaying a figure that disguised the rounded forms typical of her peers. She stared at Clifford, who was pretending not to care.
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She cleared her throat. Are you going to eat or not? If not, hurry up and go upstairs to change. What if Jeremiah brings his girlfriend over and you look too casual?”
Clifford was left in a difficult spot, unsure if he should continue eating his churro.
Annoyed, he put the churro down.
He looked at Aurora, who was dressed very formally in a lavender dress paired with an emerald necklace.
She looked absolutely exquisite.
With a frown, he spoke in a serious, slightly jealous tone, “Isn’t that a bit too formal? You’re just meeting Jeremiah’s girlfriend, and there is no need to go all out for someone younger.”
Aurora, hearing this, sat on the couch, crossed her arms, and said. “Someone younger? That girl saved your son from a life of loneliness. Without her, your son would be single forever. You know how difficult he is. Do you remember all those ladies in Betrico who tried to impress him a few years back? No one was successful! So, Clifford, I’m telling you, when your daughter- in-law comes over for dinner, you’d better not scare her off with that serious face, or you’re not getting back in my bed for the rest of your life, alright?”
Seeing she was genuinely upset, Clifford quickly reassured Aurora, “Honey, I didn’t mean it that way. I mean that he probably won’t bring anyone over today, so there’s no need to prepare such a big dinner. I’d be thrilled if he did bring his girlfriend over. I’ll change my clothes, okay? And stop talking like that, would you? We’re not young anymore, and let’s keep it respectable.”
Clifford was frustrated but didn’t dare to show it.
If he kept talking, it would only backfire on him.
He’d already been sleeping in the study this month, and his old back couldn’t take much more of it. They weren’t young anymore, yet she still liked to punish him this way.
She was never getting tired of it.
Aurora let out a haughty “humph,” looking all generous, like she wouldn’t bother arguing with him.
The servants all twitched their mouths.
Clifford seemed to have been completely wrapped around his wife’s finger his whole life.
It was not true that there was no love in high society, only interests.
Clifford and his wife married out of genuine love.
They’d been in love for so many years. Whenever Clifford wasn’t working, he always came home to be with his wife right
away.
If Aurora asked him to go east, he would never dare
West.
Because Aurora had chronic headaches, he personally studied with a traditional doctor for six whole months, massaging her every day without ever complaining of difficulty.
That was love.
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Jeremiah leaned forward, and his gaze locked onto her eyes, looking into her clear depths.
His body stiffened slightly. His eyebrows drew together softly.
His fingers rested on the back of her hand, with his pads gently ribbing her palm.
His eyes were blue and deep, his jaw clenched tightly, and his throat moved without him realizing
Suddenly, he felt a bit parched.
His voice was warm. “Want a bite?”
Yvette paused her hand, looked at his earnest face, and pinched his chin.
Her delicate collarbone was a cool, pale shade, luminous, with an irresistible charm, full of audacity.
“Want me to take a bite?” she asked.
Jeremiah’s Hips curled into a smile, his blue eyes shining with mischief. The girl always had a knack for surprising him.
In the next moment, before Yvette could react, Jeremiah stepped forward again, suddenly cupping the back of her head and kissing her, gently biting her lower lip
Yvette narrowed her eyes a bit, and her brows dropped as she licked her lips, a move that drove Jeremiah crazy.
Yvette was speechless.
After a moment, Jeremiah lowered his voice, gently squeezing her waist, his eyes deep and unfathomable. Jeremiah lowered his voice, gently squeezing her waist, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
Their breaths mingled. “Pretty sweet,” she said.
Yvette lifted her eyes and brushed her lips, her eyelashes trembling softly. “Mint-flavored,” she added.
Jeremiah let out a chuckle, drawing out his words and nodding slowly as if fully embracing shamelessness.
“How’s the technique?” he asked.
Yvette pulled her band out of Jeremiah’s grip and tugged him forward as he was about to sit back down.
She cupped his chin, her palm resting against his chest, and leaned in to kiss him.
Jeremiah froze completely, unable to stay calm anymore. He thought, ‘Is it okay for her to sit there?
He was speechless.
A few minutes later, Yvette stood up with a blank expression, leaned toward Jeremiah’s car, and spoke in a low voice.
Her breath gave him a tingling feeling.
She said, “Jeremiah, don’t act so bold. Your skills aren’t great. You should practice more.”
Jeremiah asked, “Not great?”
Yvette raised an eyebrow, looking both alluring and mischievous and let out a soft hum without speaking
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Jeremiah pointed to a spot slight, clusive smile appearing on his lips,
Yvette’s gaze imoved down, her expression momentarily uneasy, and there was a deep look in her eyes as she licked the corner of her lips.
“What’s that got to do with me?” she said casually.
Jeremiah wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into his embrace and resting his chin on her head.
His fingers played with her hair, gently twirling it.
“Do you like boys or girls?” he asked.
Yvette was silent for a few seconds, and then looked up at Jeremiah, her fair arm resting on his leg. She answered, “Don’t like
either.”
Jeremiah’s fingers paused momentarily. He looked down, and after holding her gaze for a few seconds, he spoke softly, “If you don’t like it, we don’t have to have any.”
Yvette’s heart fluttered a bit. She furrowed her eyebrows slightly and, fixing her gaze on Jeremiah, she said, “No regrets?” Jeremiah gently ruffled her hair, and said, “No regrets at all. Whatever you say, we’ll do as you decide.
Yvette shifted slightly, and her carefree expression disappeared as she spoke lightly and slowly. “Are you going down?
Jeremiah was speechless.
The next morning, as usual, Jeremiah prepared breakfast – quiche, orange juice, and bread.
Every day, he would spoil her with different treats.
But Jeremiah noticed that no matter how much Yvette ate, she never gained weight, and her waist stayed slim without an ounce of extra flesh. It was quite worrisome.
In the car, Jeremiah was driving. Yvette was lounging lazily in the passenger seat, eyes downcast, fiddling with her phone. She yawned, looking a bit listless, and her indifferent profile showed a hint of casual nonchalance.
Jeremiah glanced sideways and asked in a deep voice. “What’s wrong? Didn’t sleep well last night?”
Yvette lifted her gaze, letting it fall on him, and her blue eyes grew deeper.
“Aren’t you just asking knowingly?” she said.
Jeremiah coughed awkwardly and asked, “How about some steak
Yvette clicked her tongue, slowly put away her phone, and smiled.
She said, “You switch topics pretty fast
Jeremiah insisted that driving required intense focus, saying, “I didn’t hear anything.”
11:00 AM on Wednesday. Jeremiah and Yvette’s flight landed in Betrico on time.
As soon: him.
they left the airport, they saw Emmett standing at the entrance with a black, understated business car behind
Luxury cars were common in Betrico.
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Most people weren’t surprised, but Emmett’s presence made passersby turn their heads. They paused and watched,
Because this ordinary-looking black business car carried a license plate recognized by everyone in Betrico.
The plate began with ‘Betrico’ and had five zeros. It was invaluable.
It was a definite symbol of prestige and status.
Emmett stood there, expressionless and upright.
He stared straight ahead. His expression only changed slightly when he saw two familiar figures.
He stepped up to meet them, slightly howing, and said, “Mr. Chavez, and Yvette.”
Jeremiah was wearing a black casual outfit, and there wasn’t a single wrinkle on his shirt from top to bottom.
He gave off an aura that said “stay away, and yet there was something intriguingly restrained about him.
Yvette dressed in a relaxed manner.
She wore a simple white T-shirt and shorts, with a baseball cap on her head, revealing only half of her face.
Her long, straight legs were strikingly sun-kissed
Standing together, they had a combined presence like a seven-foot aura. Even with only half her face visible, Yvette’s aura stood out distinctly.
Yvette nodded too. Jeremiah said, “Let’s head back to Skyland first.”
Skyland was a villa Jeremiah purchased when he was eighteen, right in the center of the city, where every inch of land was invaluable.
Since Jeremiah acquired the villa, its value had multiplied beyond measure, and now its worth couldn’t be quantified by
money.
After Jeremiah and Yvette got into the car, Emmett sat in the driver’s seat.
He lightly pressed a button, and invisible car covers automatically rose on both sides.
From the inside, you could see outside, but those outside had no idea about what was happening inside, not even a shadow.
Emmen glanced at the two people in the backseat and found Yvette a bit strange.
He thought, ‘Is her lips swollen? They are so red. Does a mosquito bite her?”
Emmett withdrew his gaze and said, “Mr. Chavez, the deputy commander at the base mentioned there was an urgent matter that you needed to take care of personally. Should I drop Yvette at Skyland if you handle the military affairs first?”
Jeremiah wrapped Yvette, who was on her phone, in his arms, his blue eyes lifting slightly
‘No need, let’s head to Skyland first.”
Emmett’s cheek twitched as he looked at their posture and sighed.
He finally understood what people meant by the power of love.
Mr. Chavez, who had been a workaholic for ten years without a single day off, took a month’s leave just to accompany Yvette in Seacrity.
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No single person dying in the dating world was without couples being partly to blame. If he ever died of jealousy, there was no escaping Mr. Chavez and Yve’s role in it.
Yvette stood at the entrance of Skyland.
With slightly closed eyes and a bland expression, she lifted her eyelids, her
her gaze
calm.
She glanced at the man beside her.
Quite the brag, huh? It was supposed to be a regular place for us to stay.
But this “tiny” villa in front of her was anything but small.
Jeremiah lowered his voice. “Let’s go, we’ll be staying here for the next few days.”
Yvette nodded, tilting her head slightly as she slowly spoke. “Mm-hmm.”
Emmett walked silently behind them. Little did she know, Mr. Chavez had already transferred the ownership of this villa to her name.
Now she was the true owner of this place!
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In the Chavez family’s old manor, Jase Chavez’s personal guard, Yusef, entered the room.
He saw the elderly man sitting up straight in his chair, energetic and looking sharp in a suit.
Adjusting his clothes, he came in and bowed politely before speaking.
He said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, Mr. Jeremiah Chavez’s girlfriend just arrived in Betrico. Our staff reported she’s already at Skyland. Jeremiah has returned to the military base because the deputy commander has military affairs that require his immediate attention. Emmett went with him, so Ms. Zeller is the only one left at Skyland now.”
Even though Jase was already eighty years old and his hair was turning gray, he remained strong and full of vitality, showing no signs of weakness.
Jase was one of the few who had come through the war-torn era with substantial military achievernents, and he was among the few elderly from those times still alive.
His status throughout Clusia was indisputable.
Therefore, even at this age, those in power still hoped he wouldn’t retire just yet, because with Jase around, stability was assured
Jase lifted a cup of coffee and took a sip. It was his favorite blend Grandos, “Is there any update on Clifford?”
Yusef nodded and stood respectfully to the side. He said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, Mr. Clifford Chavez doesn’t seem affected too much, but Aurora got quite animated. She was up early bustling around. I heard…
He wasn’t sure if he should say the rest.
Jase paused for a moment and lifted his head, his gaze falling on him with a touch of authority in his voice. “Hmm? What’s wrong?” he asked.
Yusef quickly continued, “Mrs. Chavez prepared a whole table of dishes that Mr. Jeremiah Chavez and his girlfriend like, and Mr. Clifford Chavez got a bit jealous. Aurora gave him a piece of her mind and it seemed she wasn’t satisfied. Now, Clifford is trying to make peace, but he’ll probably be sleeping in the study again tonight.”
Yusef’s father was once Jase’s personal guard, and now Yusef took on the same role.
He and Clifford grew up together.
The two had been playmates since childhood.
He knew all about Clifford and Aurora’s relationship and understood their dynamics better than anyone.
Even Jase could hear the gloating and sarcasm in that last comment.
Jase put down his coffee cup and gave him a glance.
He said, “Okay, they will probably be like that for a lifetime. Aurora used to worry herself sick over Jeremiah’s marriage, and now that he has suddenly gotten a girlfriend. She’s probably excited. And Clifford, he’s tough on the outside but soft inside. If he doesn’t care, why does he take a day off to stay home with them today? He’s just pretending not to care, so let them do what they want.”“
Yusef was genuinely happy for the Chavez family
He had watched Jeremiah grow up and thought he would never find a girlfriend and settle down. No one would have thought there would be a girl like Yvette who could win him over
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“Understood, sir. Should we pull back our people? Skyland’s security in Betrico is top-notch, so remote surveillance should he enough.”
Jase lowered his eyes, thinking for a few seconds.
“No need to pull back. Stick to the plan. Get the car ready and prepare that gear for me. I’m going myself. Everything has to look very real. Make sure Tim keeps Jeremial tied up so that brat doesn’t come back and mess up my plans.”
Yusef twitched his lips. His expression was indescribable.
He thought. Mr. Jase Chavez is like a playful kid, going a great length to stage a show to test Jeremiah’s girlfriend, despite his
“And he strives to be authentic. Who would actually dare to hit Mr. Jase Chavez? This was such a headache
It was hard to find people who were brave enough to play along with Mr. Jase Chavez’s act.
He nearly turned over the Goodman family’s daredevil squad to find a few newbies who reluctantly agreed to play along. with some coaxing and deception
“Mr. Jase Chavez, have you really decided? Are you sure you want to test Ms. Zeller like this?” Jusef asked.
Jase got up from the sofa and waved his hand.
Go ahead and set it up. We’ll leave in half an hour.”
Yusef had no choice but to nod.
In the Skyland, Yvette had just changed into the loungewear that Jeremiah had prepared for her when the phone rang.
She walked over and picked it up.
the
“Hello, is this Mr. Chavez’s home? We have a package that needs your signature. Could you come to the gate? Would you like a shuttle to pick you up?”
Yvette paused, raised an eyebrow, and spoke in a flat voice. “No need, and I’ll go myself.”
The voice on the other end suddenly became cheerful “Alright, alright, we’ll be waiting for you.” She hung up the phone. Yusef was wearing a security uniform. He shifted his position slightly.
He looked at the old man sitting nearby, dressed in tattered clothes, with a face full of dirt and ash. His fingers trembled slightly.
He asked cautiously, “Mr. Jase Chavez, she will arrive soon. Everyone around is set up. Are you really going to sit by the roadside now!”
Jase stroked his beard and seriously asked Yusel, “Take a look. Do you see anything wrong with my disguise?*
Yusef confidently said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, you look real enough now. There’s definitely no problem. Ms. Zeller won’t notice anything
Jase finally relaxed, pushed open the security booth door, and walked to the nearby roadside.
There were already a few baskets of vegetables prepared, along with a couple of “customers.”
Everything was ready.
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They were just waiting for Yvette to arrive.
10 minutes later, Just as Jase and his team started to wonder if she’d show up, Yvette walked over casually from a distance.
Yusef recognized her immediately from the photo and quickly signaled from afar that she had arrived.
Mr. Chavez surely had a discerning eye.
Yvette was stunningly beautiful.
She was not just typically pretty – she had a unique, cool, and aloof aura.
Even as she walked over, she exuded such a strong presence,
He was starting to worry whether Mr. Jase Chavez’s plan had all been for nothing.
Upon receiving the signal, Jase plopped down on the ground, completely disregarding his image.
Now he looked nothing like a marshal of Clusia.
He was just like an aging country farmer, as real as they came.
The dozen or so guards hidden around the grove all turned their heads.
There was no way the brilliant and commanding Mr. Jase Chavez.
Yvette had one hand in her pocket.
She wore a simple white T-shirt and shorts.
When she reached the security booth, the door opened before she could knock
She thought, “Yusef, whose face is full of wrinkles because of smiling, looks like a strange uncle!
Yet he seemed unaware of it himself.
“Hello, are you Mr. Chavez’s girlfriend? This is his package. Could you sign for it, please?”
Yvette nodded slightly. Her face was expressionless, with a hint of coldness between her delicate brows.
She reached out her slender hand to take the package and was about to leave.
Yusef was momentarily stunned. She couldn’t leave yet, as the act wasn’t over.
Without hesitation, he called out.
“Oh dear, Ms. Zeller, look over there! It seems like a fight has broken out!”
The sound was deafening.
Sure enough, as soon as the words were spoken, the outside, which had been quiet, suddenly became noisy.
Yvette stopped in her tracks and turned around. She cast a playful look at Yusef, her lips curled into a faint smile, and her eyes partially closed
She looked outside. A roadside vegetable stand in front of an old man was completely knocked over by a few large men.
The old man also fell to the ground. His face was covered in dust. He stood there at a loss.
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A few large men standing with Jase had their backs to Yvette, toppling over the vegetable stand,
Their expressions were both fearful and peculiar.
They muttered. “Is this enough. Mr. Jase Chavez?” while looking at the old man’s face on the ground.
Jase ignored them, sneakily glancing at the security room instead
He wailed loudly in pain, as if afraid no one would hear.
Inside the security room, Yvette stood in place, observing the “scene” outside. She was unmoved.
Her face showed no extra expression.
Yusef was internally conflicted.
He thought. A girl, when seeing a situation like this, is supposed to be overwhelmed with a sense of justice and rush up to stop it, or she would be scared enough to hide.
Ms. Zeller just stands here watching, without reacting or showing any expression. What is she thinking?”
Yusef realized this wouldn’t work…
The sun was blazing. If Mr. Jase Chavez got heatstroke, it would be serious. He could only pretend to be scared and said cautiously to Yvette, “Ms. Zeller, if we let this continue, that old man might really be in danger. Why don’t we go out there and stop it?”
Yvette tilted her head, and her delicate brows showed a relaxed, rebellious charm as she lazily stared at him for a few seconds.
Her eyes lowered, the corners of her eyes captivating and beautiful.
“Ms. Zeller?” she said in a cool tone.
Yusef nodded without hesitation
His mind was completely focused on Jase, missing the hidden meaning in Yvette’s words.
Yvette withdrew her gaze and nodded. “Let’s go.”
With that, she stepped out of the security booth.
Yusef was still a bit stunned, thinking he’d have to work hard to convince her to go.
Surprisingly, she agreed easily. Yusef quickly followed her.
By the side of the road, the three ‘burly men’ were almost at their limit.
Their ‘fierce’ faces were hard to keep up.
They were giving it-their all for this performance, silently hoping the person their marshal was waiting for would arrive
Jase, lying on the ground, was almost 80, and under the blazing sun, even he was struggling to keep up the act.
Finally! He saw Yvette walk out of the security room.
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Yusef followed closely behind, giving him a reassuring look as if to say. “Hang in there…
Jase suddenly got into character, showcasing his acting skills. He tilted onto the ground,
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I’m begging you, gentlemen. Please let me, a poor old man, go. I will pay back the money my worthless grandson owes. Just give me some time. Otherwise, even if I sacrifice my life, it’s no use to you, right?” he said.
The three burly men collectively twitched their mouths, and their fierce faces showed a hint of “fear” because Mr. Jase Chavez greeted them “gentlemen.
They thought, In this way, we will lose our lives. Besides, “gentlemen” sound strange. For some reason, it felt really familiar, but it was the wrong occasion.
Jase saw people approaching and quickly reminded the three dazed hulks. In a whisper, he said, “Keep acting, and they are almost here. That’s an order. Right now, I’m not Mr. Jase Chavez understand?”
The three burly men exchanged glances and had no choice but to continue their performance with determination….
One of them, with a square face, pretended to kick Jase.
From a distance, it seemed like he kicked, but he didn’t actually touch him, using a visual blind spot.
Jase let out another wail, making the act even more convincing. Even he had to admire his own acting skills.
Yvette stopped about seven feet away from them, still not saying a word.
Yusef tried every way to force Yvette to get involved, immediately shouting loudly.
“Hey, what’s wrong with you guys beating up an old man in broad daylight? Don’t you have any decency left?”
Yvette glanced at him, and then looked towards the people ahead, especially Jase, who was lying on the ground. Her cool gaze fell on his face.
Her gaze lingered for a moment. There was a significant resemblance in their brows and eyes.
She raised her eyelids, and slowly curved her lips, with her hands in her pockets, revealing a hint of amusement in her eyes.
Her tone was indifferent. “Are you done?” she asked.
The three burly men were baffled. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go according to their plan.
She was supposed to be heroic. Then they just scared her a bit and the task would be finished.
The three of them were a bit flustered by Yvette’s unexpected behavior.
One of the men, who was more muscular and a veteran among the three, finally had some initiative.
He steadied himself, put on a stern face, and spoke to Yvette, “Do you really think it’s your business to interfere, girl? What happens between us is none of your concern. Do you want to play the hero? If you want to step in, then pay off his good-for- nothing grandson’s debt, 330 thousand dollars, and we’ll leave.”
The other two backed him up, and finally, the three of them had a little bit of a “thug” vibe.
Jase, trembling, stood up and brushed the dust off his clothes.
With a dirty face, he wailed to Yveue. “Young lad
please help me. If they keep beating me, I’ll be done. I’ll be indebted to you for life if you save me. I’m begging you, young lady,” he said.
Yvette ignored their “dramatic performance.”
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She turned to Yusef behind her and said slowly, “Could you get me a chair, please?”
Yusef looked puzzled and asked again. “Ms. Zeller, you said you wanted a chair?”
Yvette nodded and said, “Yes.”
Yusef glanced at Jase, saw him nod lightly, and then quickly said, “Alright, I’ll grab a chair right away. Just hang on?
Jase already knew Yvette had some martial arts skills. He guessed she might be planning to swing the chair.
Exactly! He liked her personality. It was feisty enough.
Jase was worried the three might accidentally hurt Yvette, so he quickly gave them a warning look.
The three immediately got the hint.
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Even if the granddaughter-in-law of Mr. Jase Chavez wanted to hit them with a chair or a stick, they wouldn’t dare to fight back.
She was really the girlfriend of Mr. Jeremiah Chavez, the Living Reaper. They didn’t have the courage to go against her.
The place fell silent for a moment.
Everyone was trying to figure out what the others were thinking
One minute later, Yusef hurriedly returned with the chair, handing it to Yvette with an eager smile.
Yvette put down the chair.
Just as the three prepared for a beating and Jase was about to disclose his identity, Yvette sat down
She crossed her legs, rested her chin on her pale hand, and slowly looked up.
Her eyes were blue and deep
A faint, subtle smile was on her lips, exuding a mix of mischief and roguishness.
Her voice was cold and detached. “If you’re not finished with your fighting, just keep at it. Take a break if you get tired, and resume after you’ve rested.”
The three of them looked utterly confused.
They thought, “What on earth is going on? This isn’t just playing by unconventional rules. It is a complete plot twist! No wonder she had caught the attention of the Living Reaper.
She opens her mouth and seems ready to take Mr. Jase Chavez’s life, and then suggests we rest and fight again. Isn’t she practically telling us to fight Mr. Jase Chavez to the death? What a ruthless person!”
Yusef was completely stunned and thought, ‘The girl who loves Jeremiah is not an average person.
Jase heard her words and gave Yvette a complicated look.
The pitiful ‘old farmer” act disappeared in an instant.
His bent back straightened a bit.
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Yvette lowered her eyes and then looked up at Jase, who had stopped pretending.
His eyes were blue and intense.
She gave a slight smirk, tilted her head, and glanced casually at Yusef
Her voice was gentle and slow. She said, “First of all, how would a simple security guard know my last name is Zeller? How could he call me Ms. Zeller the very first time we met? Is he psychic or can he predict the future? There’s only one
Planation-he already knew who I was. When he saw I was about to leave, he was desperate to involve me in this. Isn’t that suspicious?
Yusef rubbed his nose.
It was definitely a rookie mistake. He had been too concerned about Mr. Jase Chavez’s safety, which was why he slipped up.
Jase maintained a stern face, although he couldn’t help the smile that tugged at his lips.
He continued to ask, “Just based on that? What does his mistake have to do with me, a simple farmer being chased for debts?”
Yvette crossed her legs, leaned back, and showed no fear at all in response to his questioning. She raised her eyebrows. Her boss-like posture left everyone else in the room at a loss for words. That was true audacity.
She remained so calm under Mr. Jase Chavez’s questioning – Yusef had only seen one other person do it before.
It was Jeremiah, who had never been afraid of Mr. Jase Chavez even as a child, and now, Yvette was the second. A whole. family of rebels.
Yvette cleared her throat.
She looked at the three burly men standing there, like kids who had been caught doing something wrong.
She replied lazily, “Second, that kick just now was pretty fake. Were you trying to use a blind spot? Sorry, but I saw it clearly With the righteous aura those three have, anyone with eyes should notice. Plus, the color on that dragon and tiger tattoo is fading
The three of them quickly looked at their tattoos and their hands
Sure enough, the too colors had started to fade, and some of the colors had smudged onto their hands.
They lowered their heads in embarrassment. They especially got tattoos to make the play look more realistic, with a dragon on the left, and a tiger on the right.
Jase noticed the tattoos fading colors, with his mustache twitching slightly. His eyes grew intense
He examined Yvette closely. “Alright, even if what you said is true, what does that have to do with me?” he asked.
Yvette looked at Jase, clicked her tongue, and replied slowly.
Her voice was calm. She said, “Old man, didn’t you look in the mirror before putting on
Jase paused. “Look in the mirror?”
He looked completely puzzled. What did a mirror have to do with his act?
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Yvette chuckled softly, with an indifferent tone, and her blue eyes half-closed.
She said, “You and Jeremiah have at least a seventy percent similarity in bone structure.”
Jase immediately retorted, “I was way more handsome than that brat Jeremiah when I was young!”
Yvette shot back, “I don’t think so,”
The conversation had reached this point.
Jase finally stopped asking questions. The girl’s eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s
And her observations were spot on. He said, “Yvette, since you saw through my act from the beginning, why did you just watch me perform instead of helping? It’s not easy for an old man like me, you know. Why didn’t you cooperate with my show in the end? It would have left a good impression if you saved me in this situation and showed your kindness.”
Yvette stood up from the chair, her face showing indifference and her aura cool. Carelessly, she said, “It’s not important.”
Jase puffed his mustache in anger and stared wide-eyed.
Given his high rank, the other three thought he was truly angry and didn’t dare to breathe loudly.
The old man was a veteran of the battlefield. When he got angry, his intimidating aura was something most people couldn’t withstand.
He
said, “Young lady, you must have guessed who I am by now, right? Aren’t you afraid I’ll get upset and stop you from marrying into the Chavez family? Force Jeremiah to break up with you and part you two lovebirds?”
Yvette was silent for a few seconds, When she looked up again, her eyes were blue and devoid of any warmth.
She asked straightforwardly, “Do you want Jeremiah to break up with me?”
Jase was momentarily at a loss for words.
He was just trying to scare the girl.
If they broke up, his grandson might never find someone else, just like his father who loved only one person for his entire
life.
The men of the Chavez family were firm about their choice – there was no such thing as breaking up, and only death could separate them.
In the car, Jeremiab lowered his eyes, and then suddenly opened them, a look of understanding in his deep, cold eyes.
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He spoke to Emmett, who was driving, “Turn the car around now
Emmett’s hands moved faster than his mind, and he quickly made a U-turn.
He was puzzled as to why they suddenly turned back and thought. We have just left Skyland. Is Mr. Chavez missing Yvette again?
Emmett said, “Mr. Chavez, if we turn back now, we might not make it to the military base on time. Should we inform the deputy commander in advance?”
Jeremiah’s fingers drumined on the armrest. Tap, tap, tap.
Emmett was baffled by the statement. “No need. His task has already failed.”
20 minutes later, Jeremiah and Emmett were back in Skyland.
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As soon as they got to the door, they saw three people standing in the yard… What a coincidence.
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They were all familiar faces from the military. The three had been personally mentored by Jeremiah and were exceptional
soldiers.
Emmett vaguely recognized them and was confused why they were there..
That was indeed a strange situation.
The three stood straight, eyes fixed ahead. They clearly preferred guard duty over acting.
As soon as they noticed Jeremiah approaching, they instantly stood even straighter, bodies tense, and their expressions stiffened.
To these soldiers, Jeremiah was like a hero.
The three saluted together.
“Good morning. Mr. Jeremiah Chavez, they greeted in unison.
Jeremiah had already pieced together most of the situation. He nodded slightly, his face expressionless.
Emmett asked, “Why are you three here?”
The three quickly explained, “Mr. Jeremiah Chavez, Emmett, we came with Mr. Jase Chavez
Jeremiah remained calm.
Emmett couldn’t keep his cool. “Came with Mr. Jase Chavez, huh? So, where is he now?” he asked.
The three of them looked into the room. The meaning was clear, Emmett finally understood why Mr. Chavez was in such a rush to get back.
Mr. Jase Chavez came all the way to Skyland just to see his grandson’s wife.
Emmett quickly figured it all out,
No wonder Mr. Chavez said there was no need to inform the deputy commander. It was clear Mr. Jase Chavez and Mitchell were in cahoots to get Mr. Chavez out of the picture.
Emmett thought. What was going on inside? It is quite possible that trouble will arise considering their personalities. Yvette isn’t afraid of anything, and Mr. Jase Chavez is aged and stubbornly – what if they don’t agree? Are they arguing inside! If they really start fighting, who would Mr. Chavez support? One is the grandpa who has cared for him for years, and the other is the woman he loves deeply
That was a tough choice.
While Emmett was lost in thought, Jeremiah was already heading inside, snapping Emmett back to reality. He quickly
followed.
In the living room, Yusef had just stepped out of the coffee room with coffee, running into Jeremiah and Emmett as they were coming in from outside.
With a broad smile, Yusef greeted Jeremiah, “Jeremiah, you’re back already! Why so soon?”
Jeremiah nodded slightly, “Are they inside?”
Yusef nodded, “Yeah, Mr. Jase Chavez is inside, and Ms. Zeller is with him.”
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Emmett chimed in. Tello, Uncle Gunnell.”
Yusef gave Emmett a quick look and said, “You look much stronger with your internal energy than before, kid.
Being a martial arts expert himself, Yusef immediately noticed the substantial improvement in Emmett’s internal energy.
Emmett nodded sheepishly and said, “Thanks to Yvette
At that moment, a deep voice came from inside. “You rascal, back already and still dawdling?
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Jeremiah walked into the living room, with Yusef following behind him carrying two cups of coffee.
In the living room, Yvette and Jase were each sitting on opposite sides of a partially played chess,
Obviously, the two were engaged in a game.
Jase and Yvette saw Jeremiah and the others come in but didn’t feel like talking.
Yusef placed the two cups of coffee beside them and stepped back.
Emmett looked at the scene before him, unsure what to say.
Mr. Jase Chavez was in sync with Yvette.
Jeremiah went over, sat next to Yvette, and stayed quiet.
Jase gave him a sidelong glance.
That was typical of someone who forgot his granddad when he had a girlfriend.
The black pieces on the chess were already losing.
Jase stroked his beard, a hint of smugness in his eyes, maintaining his composure.
He deliberately said, “Hey, Yvette, look at this board, do we even need to continue?”
Yusef stood by Jase’s side, while Emmett stood by Jeremiah and Yvette.
Both of them looked at the chessboard.
Mr. Jase Chavez’s white pieces had indeed taken the lead, and the black pieces couldn’t make a comeback anymore.
It was obvious that Yvette had lost the game and she lost badly.
Jeremiah speared a piece of sliced apple with his fork and held it up to Yvette to feed her.
Yvette naturally opened her mouth and ate it.
Emmett was already accustomed to it. He’d seen this so often that he was numb to it
But for Jase and Yusef across from them, it was the first time they had seen such a scene.
It was quite a shock.
Especially Jase, who felt extremely conflicted.
He never imagined his grandson could be so considerate when in love.
He thought, ‘He feeds her apples? Are they not afraid of the sour
Jeremiah tilted his head and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
His voice was gentle. “Let Grandpa win?”
Yvette slightly tilted her face, with a smile tugging at the corners of her lips, and her clear eyes focused on him.
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She said. “Nope, just killing Jime out of boredom.”
Jase wasn’t having it, “Yvette, you can’t back out. A bet’s a bett
Yvette turned her head to Jase, her voice calm. “Continue)
Jase thought she wouldn’t give up until the very end, but he was sure he’d win anyway, so he didn’t mind waiting a bit longer.
So, they continued their match.
Half an hour later, the expressions of everyone, except for Yvette and Jeremiah, were filled with shock.
That was because they had watched Yvette cleverly turn the tables step by step during the half hour. It was a comeback victory against all odds.
In the end, the outcome of the board was clear the black pieces dominated
Yvette won. Jase’s eyes twitched.
He finally realized that Yvette’s boredom had been a ruse to let him win most of the game earlier.
Jase blushed slightly, coughed awkwardly, and took a sip of coffee.
He said, “This round is yours, Yvette.”
Yvette twirled the black chess piece in her fingers, raised her chin, and teased, “Does it count?”
Seeing everyone looking at him, Jase replied with a hint of grievance, “You really don’t give your grandpa any face, do you, girl:”
His tone was slightly pitiful.
Jeremiah paused for a moment, looking at Jase with an indifferent expression.
He said, “Grandpa, you’re overacting.”
Emmett… realized whose side Mr. Chavez would take if Yve and Mr. Jase Chavez had a conflict.
Jase was momentarily choked up and thought, “What an ungrateful kid! He is always trying to undermine me
Seeing this. Yusef quickly gave Jase a way out.
He said, “Mr. Jase Chavez, Mr. Clifford Chavez just called. He asked if you’re coming back for dinner today.”
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Jase nodded in satisfaction, finally feeling comforted. At least his son still thought of him.
He was happy, glanced at Jeremiah, and gave a light snort.
Putting on airs, he said, “Tell Clifford I’m not coming back for dinner today. I’ll head to Walter’s place instead.”
Yusef nodded and immediately called Clifford back…
“Chifford, Mr. Jase Chavez says he’s not coming back, so you dont need to go out of your way to prepare anything
On the other end of the line, Clifford’s voice came through the phone and was heard clearly by Jeremiah, Yvette, and
Erumelt.
“Alright, sounds good. It’s Aurora. She let me ask if Dad is coming home for dinner. Let’s just have him eat at Uncle Walter’s place, so Aurora won’t have to work all day. She’s already exhausted. That’s settled. Hanging up.”
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Jase’s smug smile froze un his face.
He took a deep breath and told himself. This is my very child, my child… Forget about my childr
He felt the urge to go back and strangle that little rascal,
He was just another one who forgot his dad once he had got a wife.
The scene was filled with awkward silence.
Yusef quickly hung up the phone.
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Yusef thought, “I have planned they would act as firefighters. They are just making things worse.
Yvette carefully placed her black chess piece down, looked up at Jeremiah, and said, “Tm hungry. Let’s have some steak.”
Jeremiah nodded, stood up, and gently ruffled her hair. It was soft and smooth.
Tll go and get some materials now, Wait for me,” he said.
Turning to Jase, he said, “Grandpa, want to join us?
Jase considered pretending to shrug it off, but he was really afraid that his grandson would actually leave him out.
It would be awkward.
Yvette gave him a quick glance. A small smile tugged at her lips.
“The loser has to grant the winner one request. Mine is that you stay and have steak with us.”
Jase was secretly pleased but put on a reluctant front and nodded.
“Alright then, I’ll stay and have a meal with you, young lady,” he said.
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He was a man of high status. Usually, he was too busy to enjoy a simple home-cooked meal, and with Jeremiah’s naturally cold demeanor from a young age, the chances they had dinner together were rare.
Emmett and Yusef both noticed how happy Jase was.
The two of them volunteered to take on the task of preparing the materials.
Once everyone left, only Yvette and Jase were left in the living room.
Jase looked at Yvette with a kind expression.
He took a sip of the coffee and spoke in a gentle, lingering tone, International youth painter Cyanbird? Brilliant physicist S who played a crucial role in developing the new energy project? True behind-the-scenes investor of Sunrise Group? Founder of the brand Vibe? Top-level confidential officer for Interpol?”
Jase’s status meant that Yvette’s identities could never stay hidden.
Honestly, Jase
e was quite surprised when he discovered all these. His grandson certainly had a sharp eye.
Yvette was only in her early twenties but had all these positions. Any one of them would put her at the top of the pyramid.
But Yvette was so calm and unperturbed by honor or disgrace. Just that poise alone was enough to qualify her as the future matriarch of the Chavez family
Yvette didn’t have any reaction to these remarks, and she merely lifted her eyes slightly
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With stunning features her deep, blue eyes had a cold, trembling look. “So what?” she asked.
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Jase paused slightly with the coffee cup in his hand, a flicker in his eyes. In a soft voice, he asked, “So which one is the real you?”
Yvette curled her lips, leaned back, and crossed her legs, giving off a lazy and carefree vibe.
“Every single one of them is me. There’s no conflict,” she answered.
Jase stared at her. For a long moment, “You’ve passed the test.”
Yvette casually tapped her foot, meeting Jase’s gaze.
She said. “Actually, from the start, today’s test was a setup. You wanted me to find a flaw. You were more interested in testing
the my skills in observation and how I handled the situation. In other words, if I had arrogantly jumped in to help you, helpless farmer. I bet you wouldn’t be sitting here right now.”
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Jase’s eyes were sharp as he looked at Yvette, stroking his heard.
He spoke with a voice that held the cold authority of someone in charge.
“Yvette, you’re indeed very clever. If you had stepped in to help me just now, I’d have been disappointed. The Chavez family doesn’t need a hostess who’s overly kind and naive, easily trusting others without forming her own opinions. I’m glad you’re so calm and rational.
Yvette’s fingers gently tapped the tabletop in a steady rhythm.
Her usual cool demeanor s howed in her raised eyebrows and the corners of her eyes.
She said. “It won’t happen again.”
Jase had some understanding of her personality.
She had a reputation that didn’t quite match her presence, and meeting her, his granddaughter–in–law, felt like meeting a thorny rose.
Yet, he couldn’t deny that there was something impressive about her. Only those with real talent could afford a temper
Someone like her was truly suited to be the hostess of the Chavez family.
Jase wasn’t upset by her words. Instead, he paused and switched the topic.
He muttered, Jeremiah really has a great taste, doesn’t he? How did he manage to win you over? My grandson doesn’t have the best personality or charm and isn’t great at–making girls laugh. Besides inheriting my handsome looks, how did he catch your eye?”
Yvette’s eyes were expressionless. Her usual laziness was apparent as her lips curled into a mischievous grin.
She glanced past him. With a light and slow voice, she asked, ‘Is it strange that I have a crush on him?”
Jase cleared his throat and was about to say something when a familiar, cold voice interrupted. “Grandpa, what is strange?”
Jase’s face froze, and his back straightened, as an icy chill swept over him.
That was when he realized he had been outsmarted by the girl
Emmett was with Jeremiah. The grandpa was caught talking badly about his grandson! It was awkward.
The thing was that neither the grandpa nor the grandson were average people. One was a marshal in Clusia, and the other was a Major General.
If that wasn’t handled well, it could easily turn a family conflict into a political scandal.
The girl was really tough. It was totally a situation to avoid!
Jase turned around and gave Jeremiah a warm, yet nervous, look.
“Oh hey, grandson, how did you get back so fast?” he said.
Jeremiah narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the smiling old man, and a smirk formed on his lips.
Jase always found that smile a bit intimidating.
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His grandson’s smile never–geant anything good
And right in the next moment, it was just as he predicted.
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“Grandpa, is it true that Grandma said she wasn’t that interested in you and only gave in because you kept bugging her?” Jeremiah asked.
Emmett moved at lightning speed, immediately covering his ears with a sincere look directed at Jase.
His eyes expressed his loyalty. It meant “Mr. Jase Chavez, I didn’t hear anything.”
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Jase’s mouth twitched. His anger made his blood pressure soar. The brat just stabbed him right in the heart without a second thought.
It was his wife who was infatuated with him and pursued him first. But finally he was the clingy one.
His entire reputation was ruined by this cheeky kid.
Jase felt like even eating steak wouldn’t prevent indigestion.
Anyway, he’d already met that girl, and staying any longer might just give him a heart attack.
He might go and find Walter for a game of chess.
Jase stood up, his eighty–year–old body still quite agile.
He waved his hand and said, “Alright, alright, I’ve been busy for a while now. My old bones can’t take it. You guys go ahead, and enjoy your meal without me.”
He then turned to Yvette and said, “Girl, if you have time, come back to the old manor to see this old man. I wasn’t serious during our chess game today. Just wait for next time. I’ll surely bear you. Come by the old manor in a couple of days. My daughter–in–law is eager to see you.
Emmett had been by Jeremiah’s side for so many years.
Every time they went to see Mr. Jase Chavez was during formal events.
Mr. Jase Chavez was very serious. Even a slight frown from him would make those below tremble with fear.
However, the attitude of Mr. Jase Chavez toward Yvette was extremely kind and friendly.
It seemed Mr. Jase Chavez had accepted Yvette.
No wonder she was brave enough to kill a giant python in the rainforest without a blink. She managed to easily handle such a significant figure like the old man in less than half a day.
It was remarkable. He was completely convinced.
Yvette also stood up, calm and composed, and her brows slightly furrowed. “Okay,” she said.
Jase felt that he had lost face today and needed to find a way to regain it.
So when he reached the entrance of the living room, he paused and glanced at Yvette, and then at Jeremiah.
“I have photos of little Jeremiah dressed as a girl when he was three. Do you want to take a look when you visit?” he asked.
Yvette lifted her eyes. Concise and to the point, she said calmly. Sure, I’ll take a look.”
Jeremiah was speechless.
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Emmett thought, This grandparent–grandchild duo is going all out to mess with each other.
He really wanted to see Mr. Chavez in women’s clothing too!
There was no need to guess it was definitely Aurora’s doing. She was famously known for preferring girls over boys,
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People outside didn’t believe she was biased towards girls. In high society, all people would want a son to secure their status.
But everyone in the Chavez family knew that before Mr. Chavez was born, all she prepared were baby girl items and at princess bedroom.
When Mr. Chavez was born, she almost fell into depression.
Her dream of having a sweet, soft little girl turned out to be a boy.
Aurora was simply obsessed with appearances,
Mr. Chavez, when he was a child, completely won back Aurora’s affection with his “looks.”
Jase and Yusef walked to the door.
Jase’s personal car was ready, with two military vehicles following behind.
His safety was a national priority, allowing no room for error.
He required round–the–clock personal protection.
It was safe to say that assassination was impossible in Clusia. Even if an assassin shot once, there was no chance for a second shot.
The three soldiers who were acting earlier had also changed back into their uniforms.
They looked completely different from before. Jeremiah quietly followed behind.
Seeing this, Yusef knew they wanted to talk and stepped aside.
He gave them some space, Jase’s expression was stern. He turned around, glaring at Jeremiah.
“Instead of going back to keep Yvette company, you’re here to see me off. Just say what you want to say.”
Jeremiah stood in the sunlight with his lips pursed, his deep, blue eyes were intense and cold.
“Grandpa, it won’t happen again.”
Jase heard this twice in an hour and didn’t know what to say.
They were playing a telepathy game with him. They really were in sync.
He initially planned to tell his grandson about Yvette’s true identity. Now? No way, he’d let the kid guess for himself.
If one was going to set up his grandson, he might see it all the way through.
“Listen, you brat,” Jase said, “I haven’t done anything about Yvette yet. Look, I’m not that idle. That girl is truly remarkable. Since you acknowledge her worth, treat her well. I’m too old to interfere with your love matters. Anyway, I’m off..”
After Jase and the others left. Jeremiah’s phone rang in his pocket, and he answered it.
It was an international call from Bruce. “Mr. Chavez, Frankie has already obediently gone to Afria. The gold mine there is expected to be completely tapped in about a week.”
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Jeremiah held the phone; his face expressionless, and respond
Bruce continued, “Mr. Chavez, I’ve informed Braydon of your dispatched his personal guardsman, a hitman known in the str kill you. Our people are keeping a close eye on The Phantom‘
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Jeremiah was calm and composed. He was silent for a few seconds and said, “he informed Phantom about my whereabouts. in Seacrity. Does he think Clusia is a place where he can come and go as he wishes? Since he’s here, make sure he stays permanently
Jeremiah’s voice was calm, but Bruce sensed the strong threat in his last words, and thought, “We finally face off against the Goodman family in the open
“Understood, Mr. Chavez. I’ll pass the information on to Braydon. As for Phantom, should we keep him on hold for you to handle personally, or take him out on the spot?”
Jeremiah paused for a moment, his gaze cold. He said the most ruthless words in the calmest tone.
Jeremiah said. “Take his body to the Goodman family”
Bruce showed that he understood.
The Phantom, who had recently received a task from Braydon while far away in Mysonna, never thought he would be immediately captured upon landing in Seacrity. Before he could even meet Jeremiah in person, he died and his body was sent to Mysonna
Jeremiah hung up and returned to the living room, where Emmett washed vegetables in the kitchen, and Emmett looked professional.
Jeremiah didn’t like strangers coming to his house, so Emmett took care of most of Skyland’s affairs.
Occasionally, Aurora would send a servant from the Chavez family to clean, and it’d been for years.
Yvette was idly playing with her phone, lounging lazily on the couch. Just a moment ago, she received a text from an
unknown number.
[Hello Siren, it’s James. Simon mentioned you’ve arrived in Betrico. Are you free to meet up tomorrow?]
Yvette’s pale fingers tapped lightly on the phone screen, sending a brief message.
Yvette: [Sure, when and where?]
In less than half a minute, a response from an unknown number appeared,
[10:30, at Bamboo Hall Don’t miss it.]
Yvette heard footsteps approaching, so she tilted her head slightly to casually glance at Jeremiah who had entered. Yvette put her phone away and looked at his deep eyes, She propped up her chin and chuckled softly. “Women’s clothes?
Jeremiah paused and casually walked over to the couch and sat next to Yvette.
Jeremiah was a little embarrassed, pulling Yvette into his arms with a raised eyebrow, and said slowly, “Jase was just making up stories.”
Yvette leaned back comfortably into Jeremiah’s arms, looking up at him naturally. Her eyes were cold, and she asked, “Really?”
Jeremiah tidied Yvette’s hair gently and cleared his throat and said, “It was just that once.”
Jeremiah thought, “Why does getting caught in a lie happen so quickly?
Yvette smiled and said in a soft voice, “I bet it looked pretty good
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Emmett stepped out of the kitchen wearing an apron, having just finished washing the vegetables. He interrupted the intense gaze between Jeremiah and Yvette.
Emmett said, “Mr. Chavez, Yvette, the veggies are-”
Seeing them, Emmett abruptly stopped talking and thought, I need to pretend I see nothing”
The next day, Jeremiah headed to the army base early in the morning to handle some military affairs.
Yvette casually picked a sleek black scooter from the parking garage, which was so inconspicuous as it was tucked away
the comer.
Yvette hopped on, secured her helmet, and headed straight for Bamboo Hall, conveniently close to Skyland
Inside the security booth, the guard who was swapped out yesterday was back at his post. As he looked up, he saw the beautiful girl Yvette riding a sleek black scooter out of the gates.
The guard rubbed his eyes in disbelief. It was the first time he’d seen someone using a scooter at Skyland.
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The residents here were either high-ranking officials or wealthy tycoons, and they traveled in luxury cars. Even the servants drove BMWs for grocery shopping, so seeing a scooter was surprising for the guard.
Yvette parked her scooter at the entrance of Bamboo Hall. The scooter was surrounded by an assortment of luxury making it stand out quite a bit.
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Yvette walked up to the entrance and saw two young women in gowns with their hair elegantly styled who were elegant. The two young women saw Yvette step off her black scooter, so their attitudes inevitably became dismissive.
Since all patrons at Bamboo Hall came from the social elite, the servants here were arrogant. The two servants were jealous of Yvette’s beauty and looked even more disdainful at the unknown brand-name clothes Yvette was wearing.
So the two exchanged a knowing glance and adopted an air of superiority.
One of the two girls said, “Hello, are you here to dine? Bamboo Hall is a members-only restaurant. We don’t admit walk-ins The minimum for a membership card is 1.5 million dollars. If you’re interested, please come with me to handle the application
Yvette’s face showed no emotion, and her cold, beautiful eyebrows were exceptionally striking.
With one hand in her pocket, Yvette walked up the steps. Her long legs were straight and fair-skinned. Her eyes were cold, with brown pupils that were aloof and indifferent. When she raised her eyes, her gaze was as calm as a deep pool.
Yvette asked, “1.5 million dollars? Is that enough?”
The two servants looked even more disdainful when they heard this.
The thought, ‘Is this pretty girl out of her mind to ask if 1.5 million dollars is enough? Her pocket is probably empty. 1.5 million dollars? She probably can’t even pull out 150 dollars. With only a pretty face, what is she trying to do here?”
One of the taller servants grew a bit impatient and mocked Yvette. “Miss, if you don’t have 1.5 million dollars, stop lingering here. We’re about to host an important guest, Mr. Owens, the director of Betrico’s physics lab. You might be better off trying the diners two blocks away because they’re more suited for ordinary people.”
The other servant, with his newly done nose, added, “Miss, there are plenty of food stalls on the next street. They’ll fill you
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Just then, a man in a well-tailored suit came out, glanced at Yvette, and said rudely. “What are you two doing here? Get that irrelevant person out quickly. Don’t let her delay the important quests we’re expecting”
The two servants gave the man a flattering smile and said, “Okay, Mr. Lake. We’re not sure what’s wrong with this girl. She acts like she doesn’t understand us. She’s trying to come in and spend money without a membership. We kindly explained the store rules to her, but she didn’t listen.”
The underlying message was that Yvette was stubbornly hanging around here and wouldn’t leave.
Yvette glanced at the three of them casually, bent one knee, took out her phone, and called right in front of them. The person on the other end answered quickly.
Yvette was concise and clear. “Withdraw the investment from Bamboo Hall,”
The person on the other end of the line didn’t hesitate to agree and asked, “What happened? Did someone from Bamboo Hall foolishly offend you? Do you want me to handle it personally?”
Yvette replied, “No need.”
Yvette hung up the phone after speaking.
In a skyscraper located in the busiest business district, an attractive woman in business attire appeared around twenty-seven years old. Her makeup was flawless, and her hair was casually styled.
The girl looked at the phone that had just been hung up, shook her head in resignation, and thought, “Yvette hasn’t changed
The girl had just learned three days ago that Yvette would be coming to Betrico, so she insisted on inviting Yvette for a meal. only to be met with a firm refusal
There was nothing the girl could do but wait for Yvette to come to Betrico and make an early reservation for the next time.
But the girl thought Bamboo Hall must have a death wish to dare to offend Yvette, and she immediately called the internal line for her secretary.
Bamboo Hall had been waiting for the investment from the girl for almost a year. It was supposed to be finalized soon, and, she was glad she didn’t go through with the proposal.
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Yvette hung up the phone..
The three people at the door stared at her. The general manager and the young heir of Bamboo Hall was Samuel.
Samuel just returned from abroad this year to take over Bambog Hall. He was trying to operate Bamboo Hall more internationally, always looking for overseas companies to collaborate with to expand the business
Samuel gave Yvette a cold look, subtly sizing her up.
Samuel thought, ‘Sure, she’s pretty, but stupid. She talks about withdrawing investments. What a joke!
Samuel said. “Miss, that call you made was so phony. I don’t know where you heard that I was looking for investment and who you called. Have you ever found out what Bamboo Hall is? You think you can just act here?”
The two girls tried hard to impress Samuel, so they were doing their best to make a great impression. A girl said. “Miss, our manager already asked you to leave. Why stick around and humiliate yourself?”
Another tall girl didn’t want to miss out and said, “Miss, are you up to something?”
That thought hadn’t crossed Samuel’s mind, but hearing it from the tall girl made his vanity grow.
Samuel thought. The girl’s look and charm were indeed great. If she wants to be with me, I will agree.
With this thought, Samuel’s attitude improved, and he looked at Yvette with an arrogant gaze and said, “Miss, if you want to date me, I will agree, but today isn’t the best time. Mr. Owens is coming to dine with an important guest soon. There’s no time for me to date you now. Come back tomorrow, and we can talk then.”
The two servants were furious.
They thought they had set things up for Yvette on a silver platter because they didn’t expect Samuel to like Yvette.
They didn’t dare complain in front of Samuel and could only glare at Yvette, seething with anger.
Yvette stayed silent from start to finish, watching the three of them put on their act.
Yvette looked up, and her eyes sparkled with coldness, exuding a frightful aura, her gaze as icy as ever
The two servants instinctively took a step back, scared by Yvette’s gaze.
At that moment, Samuel’s phone suddenly rang in his pocket, and a sudden nervousness washed over Samuel without
reason
Samuel took out his phone and relaxed when he saw his dad’s name. He thought it was probably another call urging him to come home for dinner.
Samuel didn’t wait for his dad to speak before jumping in, ‘Dad, I told you that I’m not coming home for dinner today. Mr. Owens is coming over and I’m busy at Bamboo Hall. Just eat by yourself.
A loud angry shout came from the other end, and the two servants shivered with fear.
“What have you been busy with all day? The investment deal fell through, and FastPulse Technologies mentioned that their manager rejected our investment proposal. Over a year of effort has gone to waste. What happened? Wasn’t this supposed to be a done deal? Something must have gone wrong. Check it out and see if there’s any chance of saving it.”
Samuel held the phone, shocked, suddenly recalling the call Yvette made earlier.
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Samuel’s jaw was tightly clenched, and he stared at Yvette in disbelief, his face flushed with anger.
Samuel’s voice trembled, no longer arrogant, as he spoke into the phone, “Dad, I know what’s going on. I’ll talk to you later.”
Samuel quickly hung up the phone.
The two servants heard every word spoken over the phone. Like Samuel, they remembered the scene that had just happened and were frozen. Then they lowered their heads, feeling ashamed, not daring to make a sound,
The two servants knew they just offended Yvette, an important person.
The two servants thought, “It’s over. We will be fired.
Samuel was stunned. He had never run into Yvette during all his time in Betrico, and he was shocked that Yvette could make FastPulse Technologies pull their investment in a short time,
This was so ridiculous that no one would believe it.
The general manager of FastPulse Technologies, Lucy Raglan, was known as a formidable woman who never followed anyone’s orders.
Samuel gritted his teeth. Given the situation, he had no choice but to apologize.
Samuel thought, ‘She is a girl, and some sweet-talking will work
Samuel put on a gentlemanly demeanor as if the arrogant and harsh person from earlier wasn’t him.
Samuel gently explained to Yvette. “Miss, I truly apologize for my rudeness earlier. I was swayed by these two servants” words and formed a bias. I’m sincerely sorry and hope you’ll forgive me. Of course, I apologize for my impulsiveness and hope it won’t affect your dining experience”
After saying this to Yvette, Samuel turned and sternly scolded the two servants.
“You two, come over here and apologize to this young lady. If she doesn’t forgive you, you can’t work at Bamboo Hall. You might as well pack your things and leave.”
The two servants couldn’t care less about dignity and burst into tears immediately, and they said, “We’re sorry, miss. We shouldn’t have treated you so rudely. Please don’t take it into your heart and forgive us. If we lose our jobs, we’re done for.”
Yvette stood on the steps with her hands in her pockets, looking at them casually, and she slowly curled her lips into a cool
smile.
Yvette thought. They are so ridiculous. Does an apology mean I have to forgive?”
All three thought they had convinced Yvette with their words, thinking she would forgive them, Yvette’s words crushed their hopes completely.
Yvette said, “Forgive you?”
The three looked at Yvette expectantly, waiting for Yvette to say she wouldn’t hold a grudge.
The next second, Yvette continued to say, “No way.”
Yvette was so determined.
The three were instantly stunned
Samuel was furious, and he couldn’t hide his anger.
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But thinking of FastPulse Technologies investment, Samuel held back his anger and had to blame it on the two servants.
Samuel thought the reason Yvette was upset was because of the two servants, so he was going to fire them.
Samuel said coldly to the two servants, “Since this young lady won’t forgive you, don’t blame me. Go and process your resignations, and you can’t work at Bamboo Hall anymore.”
Upon hearing this, the two servants finally stopped crying, and they glared at Yvette with hatred but didn’t dare say anything, so they had to step aside and wait.
Samuel ignored them because his priority was to salvage the investment from FastPulse Technologies.
Samuel wore a big smile and said, “Miss, I’ve resolved the issue and fired them. Could you ask your friend, Ms. Raglan, the general manager of FastPulse Technologies to reconsider withdrawing? A partnership between Bamboo Hall and FastPulse Technologies benefits both parties, right? It’s a win-win situation, and it would be a shame to let such a minor issue ruin it.” Samuel believed he had clearly explained the pros and cons of the situation, so he thought Yvette would agree.
Yvette raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smirk on her lips, her eyes icy. “Are you done?”
Samuel nodded and said, “Miss, I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with Ms. Raglan, but in Betrico, the Lake family has some influence and connections. Getting too tense won’t help you.”
Samuel words were full of threats but he showed his respect to Yvette.
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Samuel thought he was playing a clever game.
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Upon hearing this, Yvette turned to look at Samuel, his brow rated, exuding defiance.
Just then, a white car pulled up in front of the Bamboo Hall, with a black car following behind.
The car doors opened, and an old man got out of the vehicle whose hair was gray and neatly combed.
The old man was dressed in a dark patterned suit that was handmade and worth a lot.
Then, a young boy stepped out. The boy was thin, and he immediately moved closer to the old man as he got out.
The boy lowered his head, counting on his fingers and muttering words under his breath that no one else could understand.
A bodyguard from the car behind handed over a cane that had been prepared in advance.
The old man took the cane and looked at Yvette and Samuel standing on the steps.
From the old man’s position, only Yvette’s back was visible, but he could see Samuel
The old man frowned slightly.
Samuel saw that Yvette was unfazed by his tactics.
Just as Samuel was about to threaten her, he noticed the old man getting out of the car.
Samuel quickly adjusted his suit and walked over, speaking with respect and modesty when he reached the old man.
“Mr. Owens, you’re here. The private room is ready, and I’m waiting for you and your esteemed guests.”
The old man was James, the director of the National Physics Lab in Betrico, one of Clusia’s three most respected elders. James had been a leading figure in Clusia’s physics field, one of the first to study abroad and return to contribute.
It was fair to say James dedicated his entire youth to Clusia’s physics projects.
James witnessed firsthand Clusia’s physics achievements reaching their present level and played an indispensable role. Samuel had only encountered James twice, and this was the second meeting, so they weren’t familiar with each other.
Even ten families like the Lake family wouldn’t get the attention of the Owens family.
Samuel deliberately acted very friendly with James to send a message to Yvette, letting her know that Bamboo Hall shouldn’t be underestimated.
James observed Samuel’s behavior but didn’t say anything because he didn’t see the point in fussing over the youngster Samuel.
James tilted his head and smiled kindly, looking at the boy who was mumbling with his head down. James said softly, “Michael, go in with me. Soon, you’ll meet the person you’ve been eager to see.” Michael with his head down suddenly looked up, and his delicate face showed. Michael’s eyes were shiny. There wasn’t a trace of evil thought in his gaze, and it was as clear as a baby’s. Michael nodded excitedly, clutching James’s sleeve tightly and urged. “Grandpa, let’s hurry. I can’t wait
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Seeing this, Samuel curled his lips with disdain and thought, “The boy named Michael is probably the fool of the Owens family. James is so poor to have such a fate. His son and daughter-in-law died young, and his grandson became mentally challenged in that car accident
Michael immediately sensed the hostility from Samuel and quickly stepped back, looking fearfully at Samuel while shaking his head.
James didn’t truly understand what Michael meant, so he could only reassure Michael not to be scared
Samuel seized the chance to chime in. “Mr. Owens, should we go inside first? Has your guest arrived? Do you need me to wait here personally?”
James watched Yvette who was slowly turn around to face him, and a look of excitement washed over his face. James leaned on his cane, moved past Samuel who was waiting for a reply, and headed straight toward Yvette.
Michael followed closely, not lifting his head, maintaining every step.
Samuel, bewildered, quickly followed them.
James, using his cane, walked to the bottom of the steps and stood before Yvette.
James’ voice quivered slightly. “When do you get here? Why don’t you send me a message? Have you been waiting long? Are you tired? Come inside quickly, and the sun is so strong out here. You’re a fair-skinned girl, so you shouldn’t get tan.”
Samuel’s footsteps came to an abrupt halt not far away, and he looked blankly at the scene ahead, his face turning a shade of gray. A deep sense of despair rose within him.
If FastPulse Technologies wouldn’t invest in Bamboo Hall, they could seek another company.
But Yvette being so familiar with James made things serious.
If James found out about what just happened, judging by James’s attitude towards Yvette, Bamboo Hall would go
business.
Many people find it hard even to meet James, let alone have a conversation with him.
The scene was too overwhelming for Samuel, and he felt he could barely breathe.
Yvette stayed calm, nodding politely at James. She said calmly. Let’s choose another.”
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James paused for a moment, turned his head, and looked at Samuel who had a look of avoidance and fear. James had already guessed something bad must have happened before he arrived that upset Yvette.
James suddenly appeared more imposing
James tapped the floor with his cane, which left Samuel who was farther away completely flustered.
Samuel was extremely panicked.
Michael stared directly at Yvette, and when Yvette’s gaze swept over, he shyly looked away.
Michael hid beside James, stealing glances at Yvette, and Michael’s eyes were shining.
James said. “Let’s go to another place. We’ve been eating at Bamboo Hall for so many years, and it’s become old news and it’s time to try something new.
Hearing this, Samuel collapsed onto the floor in despair. He knew James was the key figure responsible for Bamboo Hall’s current status and prestige.
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In Betrico’s upper-classeireles, it was due to James’s calligraphy for Bamboo Hall that intellectuals initially supported Bamboo Hall.
If James’s words today were to spread around, Bamboo Hall would surely lose many of its upscale clients.
Bamboo Hall wouldn’t have such a bright future. The ordinary person would not spend 1.5 million dollars on a membership
cand to dine.
Right now, Samuel felt like he was about to faint.
Yvette nodded slightly.
Samuel could only watch helplessly as the three of them left. He shakily took out his phone and called back.
The call went through.
Samuel said, “Dad, our Bamboo Hall is over.”
After the three left, James found another restaurant that was especially discreet and also required membership.
Although the decor wasn’t as nice as Bamboo Hall, the food was even better.
After sitting down, James told his bodyguards to leave and only Yvette, James, and Michael were in the private room
James was the first to speak, with a hint of reflection. “Hello, Siren. If I hadn’t seen you for myself today, I would find it hard to believe that you’re Siren.”
Yvette pursed her lips, slightly lowering her gaze, her elegant fingers lightly holding the coffee cup. Yvette spoke gently, “Call me Yvette, and it was just a lucky break.”
James waved his hand and spoke sincerely, “Yvette, the new energy projects have also been researched by labs abroad. If you had given your thesis and experimental data to them, I’m sure you would’ve gotten a significant reward. But you didn’t, and you gave it to Simon anonymously in exchange for a spot at Argrol University. That’s an unfair trade. With that data, you could have gotten into Mysonna’s top university, not to mention an unknown one like Argrol University. It shows you love your country.”
Yvette took a sip of water and set the glass down, her eyes flickering momentarily. She said, “No.”
James chuckled, looking at Yvette with a confident expression. “You can’t deny it. Even if you did, I wouldn’t believe it.”
James thought Patriots were always so humble.
Yvette was speechless.
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