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The week passed quickly, with several changes taking place at Chambers Group. Three major events were particularly noteworthy.
Firstly, Warron and Nelson, who had been throwing their weight around at Chambers Group for years and placing their supporters thanks to their shares, were imprisoned for financial crimes.
The second issue was the layoff’s at Chambers Group. Yvette fired everyone who got their jobs through connections, ensuring they would never be hired back.
As for Dex, he finally got his comeuppance; not only was he sent to prison, but the mistress he supported had an abortion. She took all his money and left him with nothing, even after his release.
The third matter was about Yvette making one phone call, which resulted in the approval of all necessary documentation for the Chambers Group’s East End development project.
The group had begun using resources and manpower to transform the development area. This project would be the main
and once finished, it would promise huge profits.
focus of the Chambers Group over the next three
yore!
Everyone at the Chambers Group worked harder and
evaluation system.
motivated because Yvette introduced a new promotion
With hard work, anyone can move up. The work atmosphere at Chambers Group was more enthusiastic than ever
At the Chambers residence, Zachary casually sipped his coffee while watching Jeremiah and Yvette, sitting unusually close across from him.
He thought, ‘Why are they sitting so close together? It’s not like there wasn’t enough space.’
Zachary said, “So, Yvette, are you not going to the Chambers Group tomorrow?”
Yvette nodded and raised her eyebrows slightly, saying, “A week has passed.”
Zachary knew the week was up, but he still couldn’t help but ask again, hoping for a different response.
Lucas had been with Yvette the entire week, staying close to her at the company every step of the way. He watched as Yvette methodically handled various company affairs, sorted out the finances, reassigned staff across departments, and initiated corporate reforms.
After witnessing Yvette handle each task with precision, Lucas was now utterly in awe of Yvette. He was truly amazed by Yvette’s brain.
He thought, ‘What is her brain made of? She can recall all the data instantly. Whether it is finance, architecture, design, or law, she masters them all with ease.‘
Lucas finally grasped the true meaning of a certain phrase: some people were simply born to surpass others; they were like gods among men.
Zachary looked at Jeremiah, who was peeling an apple for Yvette He said, “Aren’t you busy with your duties in the military? How do you have time to hang around here in Seacrity? At your rank, you should be super busy.”
Jeremiah smiled slightly without pausing his apple peeling. He replied, “I’m on vacation right now.”
Zachary nodded; it made sense. He had been wondering why a significant general like Jeremiah would have so much time to spend with Yvette.
Zachary wasn’t aware that Jeremiah had never taken a holiday since joining the military over ten years ago. According to the
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regulations, he could take a whole year off if he started his leave now.
Zachary asked, “Are you staying for dinner tonight?”
Yvette took a bite of her apple and replied slowly, “No, I’ve got friends coming over from Betrico.”
Zachary paused for a moment, then said, “Alright then.”
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At night in the club, guys and girls danced with abandon on the floor as the DJ kept the energy up. The place was packed and vibrant with the flashing lights, wild crowd, and attractive waitresses moving through the party.
Andrew sat alone in a booth, having already turned down several women who tried to chat him up.
After Andrew turned away another flirtatious woman, Jeremiah, Yvette, Charles, and Samantha, who had just returned,
came.
Andrew waved to them and called out, “Over here, Jeremiah, Yvette, over here!”
Wherever the four were, it was the
attention.
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fact, from the moment they entered, they had captured most people’s
The bar wasn’t lacking in beautiful women, but seeing such stunning and fabulous girls like Yvette and Samantha was rare.
One was a sophisticated and alluring woman, the other an ethereal goddess unattached to the world. Many men, upon seeing Yvette and Samantha, were noticeably intrigued.
Women felt the same way; Jeremiah and Charles also had an undeniable attraction for them. Men like them, with both looks and a great physique, were truly one in a million.
After they sat down, Samantha glanced at Andrew, wondering, ‘Where’s the cute, beautiful girlfriend he promised?” She ordered a vodka, took a sip, and found it mediocre.
She finally said to Andrew, “You brat. Didn’t you say you’d confess to your crush when you returned to Seacrity? Where’s the girl? Are you going to tell me you backed out?”
Charles looked up at Andrew when he heard this but said nothing.
Yvette rested her chin on her hand, with a glass of orange juice in front of her. The other four weren’t letting her have any alcohol.
Andrew’s mood instantly soured at the mention; he had lost contact with Bonnie. Since yesterday, Bonnie’s phone had been unreachable, always going straight to voicemail. No calls picked up, and she didn’t reply to any texts.
Andrew lamented, “When did I ever get a chance to confess? I haven’t seen her since I got back. The last time we met was before I left for Betrico. She’s gone back to her hometown since then.”
Andrew was always on edge, feeling something was wrong with Bonnie. This strong feeling made him anxious these past two days.
Samantha paused momentarily. Seeing Andrew’s clearly worried and downcast look, she decided not to say anything.
Andrew thought momentarily but couldn’t resist asking Yvette, “Yvette, are you going to work at the Chambers Group
tomorrow?”
Yvette half–closed her eyes. She raised her delicate eyebrows raised and said coolly, “Not going.”
As soon as Andrew heard this, he quickly added, “Yvette, you have mentioned going to find Bonnie…”
Jeremiah looked up at the worried Andrew and said in a serious tone, “We’ve already pulled up Bonnie’s records and
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reviewed them. Her hometown is in Normis, and the plane tickets are booked for the morning after tomorrow.”
Andrew couldn’t believe how suddenly this surprise arrived. He thought, ‘Yvette and Jeremiah have already booked the flights. Does that mean I’ll see Bon the day after tomorrow?‘
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Andrew’s gloomy mood from the past few days instantly lifted. He thought Yvette was too busy and had forgotten about this. He drank the beer in front of him in one go.
Samantha asked, “Normis?”
Charles also set down his beer and looked at Jeremiah. Normis was a gathering place for minority groups, with some mysterious spots that no one dared to visit even today.
Jeremiah’s expression was somewhat serious as he looked at the excited Andrew, wondering if Andrew even knew exactly where Bonnie’s home was in Normis. Jeremiah was a bit surprised when he saw Bonnie’s records.
Bonnie’s hometown wasn’t just any ordinary place; it was a very mysterious minority village. That place still held on to some traditional customs.
Yvette lowered her eyes, appearing calm and indifferent.
Jeremiah said, “Bonnie’s hometown is in a village in Normis. I’ve been there once before.”
When the conversation reached this point, Samantha, Andrew, and Charles became curious. Given Jeremiah’s character, he couldn’t go there for a vacation. He must go here on a mission.
Samantha knew well that Jeremiah had a very secretive military unit under him. Her dad had mentioned that this unit specifically handles national secret affairs.
Samantha asked curiously, “Jeremiah, what did you go to do in Bonnie’s hometown?”
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Jeremiah’s voice gradually deepened, and after a moment, he said, “Dungo Village, Bonnie’s hometown, is also a gathering place for poison sorcerers. They inhabit the entire village.”
Jeremiah’s face was serious as he delved into his memories. Five years ago, he and his team chased an international fugitive who fled to Dungo Village and disappeared.
The village had a creepy atmosphere, and its residents still held onto some mysterious beliefs.
One night, Jeremiah accidentally passed by a villager’s house. He saw many villagers gathering, each with a strange look of excitement. They were performing some ritual. But when the fugitive’s location was uncovered, they quickly left Dungo Village.
Later, Jeremiah looked up information about Dungo Village. He speculated that the villagers back then might have been performing a ceremony to pray for good weather and a bountiful harvest. However, the exact nature of the ceremony involved remained unknown.
Andrew was stunned. Although he had known Bonnie for so long, he didn’t know she was a poison sorcerer.
Charles set down his glass and looked at Jeremiah’s serious face. He realized things were not that straightforward.
He thought, ‘What’s most famous about poison sorcerers?‘ He suddenly recalled something from years ago and sank into deep thought.
Samantha was intrigued and continued to ask, “Jeremiah, don’t leave us in the dark. What’s going on with the village? Is something wrong?”
Jeremiah’s eyes were as deep as a cold pool. He said casually, “Indigenous peoples are known for their expertise in magical poisons, which are secrets passed from mother to daughter.”
Andrew’s hand trembled, spilling half of his drink. His expression changed instantly, thinking, ‘What did I hear? Magical poisons? Passed from mother to daughter?‘
Samantha was also taken aback, but she accepted it faster than Andrew. After all, Clusia had many mysterious places with a five thousand–year history. Some things were hard to explain.
But she didn’t expect Andrew to fall for a poison sorcerer. She took a sip of vodka and thought, ‘Although Andrew usually appears unreliable, once he commits to something or someone, he won’t easily change his mind.
Andrew was the only son of the Mitchell family, so Samantha decided to join the trip to Normis as well.
Andrew asked, “Jeremiah, are you saying Bon knows magical poisons?”
Jeremiah shook his head and said solemnly, “Not sure.”
In the lively bar, their corner felt strangely peaceful and isolated,
Yvette lowered her eyes as she rested her chin on her hand. Her gaze lingered slightly, and she said coolly, “No, she doesn’t.”
As soon as Yvette spoke, everyone looked at her, meeting her bright eyes.
Andrew felt much more at ease. He believed what Yvette said. She would never speak without certainty. He asked, “Yvette, have you been to Dungo Village?”
Yvette leaned back and replied calmly, “No, I haven’t.”
Yvette hadn’t been to Dungo Village, but years ago, she had already dealt with people who practiced magical poisons. The
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outcome was obvious: that person died, and it was a gruesome death.
Samantha had a strong hunch that even if Yvette hadn’t been there, she surely had deep knowledge.
Charles asked, “Yvette, do you know about magical poisons and poisonous insects?”
Yvette took a sip of orange juice, curled up her legs, and pursed her lips.
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Then, she said, “Humans breed poisonous insects. The method involves placing various highly toxic critters into a sealed. container. These include venomous snakes, eels, centipedes, frogs, scorpions, worms, large green caterpillars, and mantises.
“Flying creatures and four–legged animals that can run are excluded. Only toxic crawlers are used. After putting these twelve types into the jar, they fight each other, and the last one standing is poisonous insects.”
Samantha and Andrew were really grossed out by this explanation. Charles, having seen all kinds of things in the underworld, found it more surprising than disgusting.
Jeremiah stayed calm, his expression unchanged the whole time. His gaze fixed on Yvette. He was impressed by how much Yvette knew about poisonous insects.
Raising an eyebrow, Jeremiah continued, “Ancient texts have spoken about this, and archaeologists have found related evidence. In some tribes in the Normis region, chiefs wanted to rest peacefully without disturbance after death.
“They had the superior sorcerer turn their people into human statues. While the person was still alive, an insect was injected into their body. This insect fed on the person’s flesh and blood, quickly turning them into a mummy.
“The insect would then lay eggs within the body, which became a vacuum environment. The larvae could stay dormant in the body for a long time. If disturbed by future generations, these larvae would break out quickly, killing the intruder.”
Upon hearing Jeremiah’s words, Samantha quickly took a sip of her drink to calm her nerves.
Yvette glanced up at Jeremiah. He was expertly peeling nuts, which was interesting to watch. Jeremiah nodded and casually handed the nuts he had peeled to Yvette.
The other three had grown so accustomed to their public display of affection that it barely registered anymore.
Samantha held back her disgust and continued to ask, “Yvette, how did you know Bonnie couldn’t do magical poisons? Didn’t Jeremiah say this skill is traditionally passed from mother to daughter?”
Yvette slightly raised her chin and said calmly, “The smell. People who practice magical poisons usually have a distinct aroma on them all year round.”
Andrew thought for a moment. Bonnie always had a milky scent without any other smell. He remarked that if Bonnie could do magical poisons with her simple mind, anyone could.
If Bonnie knew what Andrew thought about her, she would be speechless.
Yvette glanced at everyone and said calmly, “Over time, there are fewer people who can do magical poisons. Moreover, the conditions required are very strict: timing, location, temperature, and soil–all must align perfectly. It’s not that easy.”
Samantha looked at Yvette and said, “Yvette, I want to go with you all too.”
Charles said, “Yvette, I’d like to go too.”
Yvette narrowed her eyes. She thought for a few seconds, then nodded without expression. She agreed, “Alright.”
Originally, only three plane tickets were booked, but two more were added, bringing the group heading to Normis from three to five people.
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They stayed at the bar a little longer, talking about the trip planned for the day after tomorrow and what they needed to
prepare.
As they were about to leave, Andrew said he needed to use the bathroom. When he didn’t return after five minutes, they thought something was wrong.
Charles went to the men’s restroom but couldn’t find anyone. Passing one of the private rooms, he heard Andrew’s voice and immediately pushed the door open.
The room was chaotic. There was a creepy middle–aged man, a trembling young girl in light clothing holding a knife, and Andrew, who looked furious.
He had seen the creepy middle–aged man once before during the enrollment process at Argrol University. He remembered that this man named Patrick was the dean of academic affairs.
Charles walked over with a serious look. He asked Andrew, “What happened?”
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Andrew pointed at Patrick and said, “I came out of the men’s room and passed by this private room when I heard shouting. I opened the door and saw Patrick naked, forcing this girl.
“She had a knife in her hand, trying to fight him off. I rushed in, but you showed up before I could say anything.”
Patrick stood there, shirtless, with his skin sagging. He had a bad look. He had gone to great lengths to trick this girl into meeting him today, and just as things were about to start, the girl snapped and stabbed him with a knife.
While arguing with the student, neither noticed that the door had opened slightly, allowing Andrew to see what was happening.
Patrick also knew Andrew; he was the librarian. However, noticing how respectfully Simon treated Andrew, Patrick realized that Andrew’s background might be more complicated than it seemed.
Patrick couldn’t dare challenge Andrew, knowing that causing a big fuss would be bad for him as he was at fault. He quickly put on his clothes while Andrew and Charles were talking, then deliberately put on a stern face.
He awkwardly explained, “It is a misunderstanding. The girl and I were both willing participants. You suddenly barged in on what is a private affair between the two of us. Don’t you have any manners?”
Hearing this, the woman crouched on the floor trembled, her face turning pale, her tears streaming down even more intensely.
Andrew scoffed. He sneered at Patrick and said, “Are you trying to fool anyone with that old line? Anyone with eyes can see you’re forcing her. Look at you, all greasy and balding. A total eyesore!
“Then look at her. Do you expect anyone to believe you both are mutual? Aren’t you afraid of getting struck by lightning?”
Charles glanced at Patrick and the girl sitting on the ground. A young girl in her prime hanging out with someone like Patrick in a place like this? It must be about money or trying to achieve some goal.
The girl on the ground shakily raised her head, her eyes bloodshot, with a look of sheer determination.
Seeing the girl’s face, Andrew let out a surprised sound. Charles turned to look at him. Andrew whispered to Charles, “I know this girl. She often comes to the library to borrow books. She’s called Amy Green.”
Amy flinched when her name was called. She hadn’t planned to leave here alive; she wanted to take Patrick down. Unfortunately, she still hadn’t managed to kill him. Amy nodded, she said. “It’s me.”
Patrick sensed that things were taking a
completely lost about what to do.
rn for the worse. He hadn’t expected Andrew to know Amy, and now he was
Charles remained calm. He said, “Let’s inform Mr. Sunderland about this; he’ll take care of it.”
The director of student affairs involved with his own student was a massive scandal. Patrick panicked and quickly objected, “No, absolutely not.”
Andrew sneered and said, “Do you think saying no will stop this: You commit such disgraceful acts but are afraid of Mr. Sunderland finding out?”
Patrick was stunned by Andrew’s words, looking very grim. He thought, ‘This must not get out, or my reputation will be destroyed. Patrick knew the only way out was for Amy to admit that she was a willing participant.
Patrick would have been confident that Amy wouldn’t say anything in the past, but he wasn’t sure anymore after she talked about wanting to take him down with her.
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Patrick forced a smile and told Andrew, “Mr. Mitchell, Amy tried to seduce me. She wanted to trade for a grad school spot with her body, but I said no, so she slashed me with scissors. You have to trust that I’m innocent!”
While they were chatting, Yvette, Jeremiah, and Samantha found their way to the private room and pushed open the door.
Yvette looked around the room. Seeing Amy, her expression was icy.
As soon as Andrew saw them arrive, he said, “Yvette, this jerk forced his student and is still making excuses, saying the girl seduced him for a grad school spot. Disgusting.”
Samantha said coldly, “Why keep people like this around? Call the police.”
Jeremiah glanced at Patrick, whose clothes were messy, and his face was pale. He took out his phone and walked out. Noticing Jeremiah’s actions, Yvette didn’t say anything.
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Since Yvette showed up, Patrick was scared out of his mind, totally terrified. He knew he wasn’t getting out of today’s trouble easily.
He thought, ‘Ever since Yvette started at Argrol University, we’ve been at odds. Now that she knows about this, there’s no way she’ll let me off the hook.
While everyone was talking, Amy, who hadn’t spoken at all, suddenly grabbed the knife in her hand. With Patrick off guard, she rushed forward and plunged the knife into his stomach.
Patrick fell to the ground immediately, his face full of anger as he pointed at Amy. He said, “Y–You witch. How dare you stab
me!
“I won’t let you get away with this. Just wait till you’re locked up for good. Call the police. I need to call the police.”
Yvette, Samantha, Charles, and Andrew all watched the scene with calm expressions; they felt it was no big deal if scum like Patrick died.
Amy looked at Patrick, who was lying on the ground, and laughed wildly. Her laughter was chilling.
She said, “You monster, you sleaze. I trusted you as my teacher and my mentor, but you drugged me, took those revealing photos, and blackmailed me into sleeping with you.
“Then you used my grad school plans against me. I’ve had enough. I don’t want to live anymore. Let’s die together.”
Patrick’s screams echoed in the room, but the others didn’t even acknowledge him. After a while, Patrick fainted from losing too much blood.
Yvette stepped forward and looked at Amy, whose hands were covered in blood. She took a handkerchief from her pocket and placed it in Amy’s hand.
Amy, with a distant look in her eyes, suddenly burst into tears at the sight of the handkerchief that appeared in her hand. Her once happy youth was completely ruined by that scumbag, Patrick. If only she hadn’t trusted Patrick so much, she wouldn’t be in like this now.
Samantha watched the scene and sighed. Andrew couldn’t bear to watch anymore and turned his head away.
Charles felt no emotion. In Mysonna, some gangs, driven by money, were involved in the trafficking of women and children. Honestly, he had become numb to it all. If this were Mysonna, these people would just be dealt with quickly.
Yvette crouched down, looking at the shattered Amy who couldn’t pull herself together. Yvette’s voice was as cool and detached as always. She said, “Wipe your tears away. Crying fixes nothing. You should be considering how to solve this problem perfectly now.”
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Yvette’s nearly emotionless words brought Amy back to her senses. She realized she shouldn’t waste her future on a beast like Patrick.
But the fact was she had stabbed Patrick, and the law wouldn’t let her get away with that. What could she do now?
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Holding herself, Amy said, “Yvette, I don’t know what to do. I was ready to go down with him. But I don’t want to throw away my future because of him. I don’t regret stabbing him. If he stays, more girls will fall into his trap.”
Amy’s biggest regret was not having the courage to stand up to Patrick the first time he threatened her and expose him for the scumbag he was.
It was a pity that life didn’t offer a do–over; this was the price she paid for her weakness.
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Samantha looked at the distraught Amy and said, “I can get you lawyer from Betrico. He specializes in these types of cases. Don’t worry. This jerk doesn’t stand a chance once my lawyer steps in.
“However, there’s one thing you need to be aware of: accusing l’atrick means openly exposing your own wounds to everyone.
After you report this, the media will definitely cover it since Patrick is a director at Argrol University, and it can’t go unnoticed. I can introduce you to a great lawyer, but you must be determined.
“No matter how much gossip you face during this process, you must keep going with the lawsuit; otherwise, I won’t be able to help you.”
Samantha knew she was not a good person, nor did she have the compassion to meddle in others‘ affairs. But today, since she came across this situation, with Yvette and Andrew willing to help, she couldn’t ignore it.
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The condition, however, was that Amy back down; otherwise, even the best lawyer would be useless.
Yvette paused momentarily, her face showing no expression as she put her phone away.
Andrew’s eyes lit up, thinking, ‘A lawyer who specializes in these kinds of lawsuits? Who else could it be but Benjamin? If he comes to Seacrity to help Amy with the case, Patrick might lose everything, even his last piece of dignity?
Andrew asked, “Samantha, are you talking about Benjamin? You want to ask him to come and represent Amy in court?” He was surprised that Samantha would step in to help Amy.
Benjamin was a nationally recognized lawyer on Samantha’s company’s legal team. He pursued Samantha years ago. They were childhood neighbors and grew up together, but Samantha never fancied him.
In the end, Benjamin had to step back and work with the Mitchell Group as their chief lawyer. He’d been with them for eight years now, realizing there was no chance, and was planning to leave soon to start his own law firm.
Seeing Andrew’s gossip–hungry expression, Samantha gave him a light smack on the back of his head. She said, “Yeah, it’s him. He’s leaving next month but will handle this case before he goes, just as a farewell.”
Andrew clicked his tongue twice. He gave Samantha a thumbs up. He thought, ‘She is a true capitalist. It’s shameless how she can make exploitation sound so justified.
Amy stared in shock at the people before her, especially Samantha. She could tell Samantha was not ordinary. She had previously worked part–time at a luxury store, and Samantha was dressed in head–to–toe limited edition pieces.
Amy thought, ‘Is she really going to help me find a lawyer? Has heaven really sent someone to rescue me?‘ Her life had been dark for so long that she couldn’t believe someone would appear to help her.
Andrew looked at the stunned Amy and said casually, “What are you standing there for? My sister’s asking you if you’re determined to get this jerk in jail. Go ahead and say it.
“The lawyer my sister found for you is the best in the country for this sort of thing. With him on the case, you’re sure to win.” Amy wiped her tears and nodded right away. She said, “Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for helping me. I’ve already decided. No matter what others say or how they judge me, I’ll keep fighting. I will make Patrick pay for what he did.”
Samantha nodded and said, “Alright.” Then she turned to Yvette and asked, “Yvette, should we call the police now or wait a bit longer?”
Yvette glanced at Patrick and said, “No need, he won’t die. Let’s wait for someone to arrive.”
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Samantha just realized Jeresiah was gone. She wondered where he had gone.
Andrew looked at Patrick, who was lying on the ground in a pool of blood, he wrinkled his nose in disgust. He thought, Is he dead already!?”
Charles glanced at Andrew. He replied as if he knew what Andrew was thinking, “He’s not dead. The stab didn’t hit a vital part. He can bleed for three more hours, so it’s not a big deal.”
Amy calmed down. She stood up and tidied her clothes. She put on a jacket and bowed deeply in front of Yvette and the others. She said, “Thank you, Yvette, Mr. Mitchell, Ms. Mitchell, and this gentleman.”
Andrew waved his hand dismissively and said. “Just helping out when I saw someone in trouble, no thanks needed.”
again. She said. “Thank you, Yvette.”
After Amy finished speaking, she bowed to e
Yvette lifted her gaze. Her eyes were cold and indifferent. Her voice was calm and cool as she said, “There’s no need; I didn’t really do anything.”
No matter what Yvette said, Amy knew in her heart that Samantha’s decision to help her was because of Yvette. Everyone present was focused on her.
Ten minutes later, Jeremiah pushed the door open, and to everyone’s surprise, Simon, the president of Argrol University, was right behind him.
Simon’s face was heavy with concern; he was clearly aware of what had happened.
-Patrick had done something that severely damaged his reputation. It was disgraceful for a teacher’s conduct to be so
appalling. Nothing like this had ever occurred in Argrol University’s hundred–year history.
Simon knew that after today, this news would spread everywhere by tomorrow. Patrick had destroyed Argrol University’s hundred–year reputation in an instant.
Jeremiah walked over to Yvette, lowered his eyes, and spoke sincerely, “He called the police himself.”
Yvette lifted her beautiful eyes to look at Simon.
Meeting Yvette’s gaze, Simon nodded at her. Then, he turned to Amy. As for Patrick lying on the ground, he didn’t spare him a look before heading straight to Amy..
It was the first time that Amy stood close to Simon, especially in such a tense situation. It was impossible for her not to be scared. She feared Simon would tell her to keep it quiet, just to let it go.
She was worried that Simon would side with Patrick, thinking she was trying to seduce Patrick by any means to secure her spot. She feared Simon might tell her to forget about it and threaten her with not graduating if she spoke up.
She was concerned Simon would blame her without knowing the facts, thinking it was entirely her fault.
Amy’s nerves flared up again. She nervously raised her head, looked at Simon’s serious face, and said, “Mr. Sunderland, I…”
Noticing her nervousness, Simon made a calming gesture to Amy and said seriously, “Amy, I know everything about this matter. Rest assured, the school will not cover for someone like Patrick.
“I have personally called the police. The school and I will fully support any decision you make without hesitation. The school will take care of all legal fees and any associated costs. Don’t worry.
“Of course, I understand this can’t make up for the harm you’ve suffered, and I’m truly sorry about that. As the principal, it’s my fault for not discovering this sooner.”
Hearing what Simon said, Amy immediately burst into tears. She felt it was her fault. Initially, she thought if she exposed
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Simon looked at Amy, who was crying uncontrollably, feeling more upset but unsure how to comfort her.
Samantha knew Simon; back when he was in Betrico, he would visit her grandfather during holidays, so she knew about his character.
Simon dedicated his entire life to educating and tirelessly nurturing countless talents for the country, only to see someone like Patrick appear under his watch in his later years.
Gossip could be frightening: Patrick not only damaged Argrol University’s century–old reputation but also ruined Simon’s lifelong reputation. One could imagine how difficult it was for Simon to decide to call the police.
Samantha felt a wave of emotion; at a young age, Amy encountered a teacher like Patrick, which ruined her life.
Amy cried for five full minutes before stopping. She looked at Simon and said firmly, “Mr. Sunderland, I will ensure Patrick goes to jail. Please forgive me. I can’t just act like this never happened.
“I know that once this gets out, the school’s reputation might take a hit, but I will still go through with it. Mr. Sunderland, thank you for being willing to support me.”
Simon nodded and said, “Child, this isn’t your fault; you are the victim.”
After finishing their conversation, Simon walked over to Yvette and the others.
Samantha politely greeted Simon, saying, “Hello, Mr. Sunderland.”
Simon nodded at Samantha, feeling a bit surprised. He wondered why Samantha had come to Security. But it wasn’t the right situation to ask further questions.
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Simon said to Yvette, “I’ll stay here with Amy and wait for the police. The physics department exam is tomorrow, so you’d better go home early and get some rest.”
Simon already knew about Yvette’s plans to leave Seacrity. He personally approved her leave request. Yvette postponed her departure by a day for the physics exam tomorrow.
Yvette nodded and said, “Alright, we’ll be leaving now.”
As they were leaving the bar, they ran into Zane and his group. Zane was completely surprised. He thought, ‘Why are Yvette and Jeremiah here? Could today’s events be linked to them?’
He quickly approached and respectfully addressed Jeremiah and Yvette, “Mr. Chavez, Ms. Zeller.”
Jeremiah remembered Zane. He slightly nodded and said calmly, “Alright, go on in.”
Upon hearing this, Zane realized the two were related to the event today.
Zane said, “Mr. Chavez, Ms. Zeller, I’ll go in first.” With that, he led the police officers behind him into the bar. Shortly after, the bar was sealed off.
In the car, Yvette was sitting in the front passenger seat, eyes down, playing with her phone. Andrew asked her, “Yvette, you have an exam tomorrow, right? I haven’t seen you study at all. Do you feel prepared?”
Andrew hadn’t seen Yvette pick up any books about physics. He guessed her exam results might not be very good. That might be a huge disappointment for Yvette.
Samantha was also curious about how Yvette performed in physics. Charles said nothing because he was aware of Yvette’s physics abilities.
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Once, the principal of Mysegna’s top university tried three time to invite Yvette to become a tutor in the physics department, but Yvette didn’t even care, Not to mention a simple physics exam.
From Charles’s perspective, Andrew’s question wasn’t worth answering.
Jeremiah continued to drive without saying a word. He thought, Siren’s physics grades?”
Yvette replied to a text: [Get what I need ready and send it to Normis.] Then she looked up, relaxed and casual. Her voice was always cool and clear as she said, “It’s okay.”
Andrew quickly comforted Yvette, “Yvette, don’t be discouraged just do your best; grades are just marks on paper. Look at me. I graduated from Betrico University, and now I’m a librarian” He then patted his chest confidently.
Samantha looked at Andrew and gritted her teeth. She thought, Why does he boast so confidently about these things? Where in the Mitchell gene pool does things go sideways?‘
Charles twitched his mouth and leaned towards the window. He felt it was better to keep a safe distance from Andrew; foolishness tended to be contagious.
Jeremiah was used to it by now, driving as calmly as ever.
The next day, Patrick’s situation was the talk of the town from early morning. The entire city of Seacrity was buzzing, and the internet was ablaze with discussions.
As Samantha said, once things escalated, Amy would surely face all kinds of rumors and gossip. As expected, the internet was split into two camps.
One side thought that Patrick was deceiving students and using photos to threaten female students into bed, saying he deserved a harsh punishment.
The other side argued that it took two to tango; Amy brought it on herself.
One commented: [How could Argrol University have such a disgraceful director? Forcing female students with vile tactics is completely insane, like a monster ruining a girl’s life. It’s truly disgusting.]
Another one said: [How can someone like that even be considered a teacher? I really hope the authorities give this scumbag a severe punishment to give the victimized girl some justice. This incident is too terrible.]
One said: [You can’t only listen to the female student’s side of the story, right? What if she’s doing this to secure a spot in a better program? Who can know the truth in this society?]
Another person said: [Hey, do you even have any sense of humanity? Do you know how much courage and determination it takes for a female college student to stand up and talk about something like this?]
The online debate was heated, but most people were reasonable, with more netizens supporting Amy.
Benjamin, the lawyer hired by Samantha, flew to Seacrity early in the morning. After meeting with Amy, he had lunch with Samantha and Andrew. Benjamin was confident about the case and convinced Patrick would pay for his actions.
Today was exam day for the physics department at Argrol University. Yvette, dressed casually, walked into the exam hall right on time.
Everyone in the exam hall was excited, and even the proctors couldn’t help but watch Yvette closely, as seeing her in person
was rare.
After distributing the test papers, the proctor announced loudly, “Once you finish the exam, ensure you check your answers well. You can submit your papers up to half an hour early.”
Yvette picked up the paper from the desk, read it thoroughly, and started writing. She moved through the answers
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The proctor had been keeping a keen eye on Yvette. He was tre test was designed by eight university physics professors, and he
He thought. Does Yvette take a good look at the questions befo
even a
Doubting, the proctor chose to focus only on Yvette, ignoring th
After half an hour, Yvette stopped writing. She looked up at the An hour and a half left before I can hand in the paper? What sh
After considering for a moment, Yvette, under the invigilator’s
Watching Yvette close her eyes while resting on the desk, the pr finished in just half an hour? That seems impossible.
Yvette stayed in her position.
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In the last half hour, most students in the exam room were still grappling with the final tough questions, feeling overwhelmed. Meanwhile, Yvette casually got up, walked to the podium, placed her test paper down, and nodded to the proctor.
Seeing Yvette leave the exam room, the other students were left dumbfounded. They had mixed emotions.
They thought, ‘What happened to the promised torture of difficult questions? There are differences among people. Observing this, the rest quickly buried their heads back into their tests.
The proctor couldn’t hold back his curiosity. He genuinely wanted to see how many questions could be finished in half an hour and how many could be right.
He felt that completing the entire test correctly seemed impractical; maybe just barely passing was feasible. But he was taken aback when he took a closer look at the paper.
At the entrance of Argrol University, Jeremiah drove a black Jeep. Andrew, Samantha, and Charles were inside the vehicle. Andrew took a piece of vanilla toffee that Yvette had casually left in the car, and once he started, he couldn’t stop.
He shook his head as he gazed at the school entrance and said sincerely, “Listen, Jeremiah, when Yvette comes out, she might not be in th0e best mood.
“I’ve heard the exam this time is challenging.” As he spoke, he tossed another vanilla toffee into his mouth.
Jeremiah leaned against the car window and spoke in a low voice, “You’ve already eaten ten pieces of toffee.”
Samantha snatched the last piece of toffee from Andrew’s hand and put it back. She said, “You’re a grown man eating candy. like a kid.”
Charles quietly swallowed the candy and then nodded in agreement, acting as if nothing was out of the ordinary.
Andrew quickly took back the candy and put it in his pocket. He said, “Samantha, you’ve never tried this. Yvette’s candy is incredibly delicious. You won’t find it anywhere else.”
Samantha paused, wondering, “Candy that one can’t find anywhere else?”
Just then, Yvette left the school and spotted the Jeep. She went over, opened the door, and entered the front passenger seat. Once she sat down, she instantly noticed the familiar sweet smell.
She gave Andrew a thoughtful look and said, “Don’t forget to transfer the money. It’ll be 30 million dollars.”
Andrew was caught by surprise. The candy stuck in his throat, making him turn red. He thought, “Thirty million dollars? Are these candies worth that much?”
In the end, Andrew, with tears in his eyes, transferred 30 million dollars to Yvette, feeling his heart shatter. He swore never to eat that candy again.
Normis enjoyed a year–round spring–like climate with great weather and plenty of resources. In the past, it wasn’t a major focus for national support.
However, with the recent boom in tourism, the government had been actively supporting the development of its tourism industry. Normis had become a place everyone wanted to visit.
After the plane landed, Yvette and Jeremiah had a private car waiting at the airport exit. Jeremiah had already sent their
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Ar a villa in Normis, Andrew stood frozen at the entrance. The villa’s gate looked exactly like the design from Skyland, and even the layout seemed the same.
Samantha and Charles just paused briefly, then calmly carried their luggage into the villa, leaving Andrew alone at the
entrance.
Watching everyone walk ahead, Andrew called out from behind, “Wait for me!”
In the living room, Emmett, who had been sent to Afria by Jeremiah and had just rushed back to Normis, stood quietly on the side.
Emmett was thrilled to see Jeremiah and Yvette. He quickly stepped forward and slightly bowed. He said, “Mr. Chavez, Yvette, you’re here! The room is ready for you.”
He then nodded toward Samantha and Charles, who had followed Jeremiah in. He greeted, “Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Jameson.” Emmett had already learned about Charles‘ background. Charles was once a dominant figure in the Mysonna underworld and the leader of the Goodman family’s Seventy–Two Chambers undoubtedly a fierce character.
Emmett remarked inside, ‘Yvette’s circle is indeed full of remarkable people; even someone as tough as Charles is willing to take orders from her.
Jeremiah nodded and gave a simple reply.
Yvette’s expression was indifferent. Her voice was cold as she looked at Emmett and said, “Looks like you’re doing well.” Emmett’s mouth twitched. He thought, “Doing well? How did Yvette come to that conclusion? My time in Afria was tough; I was chased by local girls asking if I wanted to have a child with them.
‘Have kids, just like that? Do they think kids are like cabbages that can pop up whenever?”
Finally, two days ago, he received orders from Jeremiah that he could return home. He left Afria as quickly as he could, not wanting to stay a moment longer.
Emmett nodded with tears in his eyes, forcing himself to say, “It’s fine.” The words felt hollow, as insincere as they could be
Andrew walked in and saw a few people sitting on the couch. When he spotted Emmett, he exclaimed inside, ‘What the heck? Why is he back?
Andrew tossed his luggage aside, plopped casually onto the couch, and shouted, “Emmett, I want vanilla ice cream!”
Emmett glanced at Andrew, nodding without hesitation. Then, he went straight to the fridge. Inside the drawer, there were stacks of vanilla ice cream.
Emmett handed the ice cream to Andrew and softly reminded him, “Don’t overeat.”
Andrew nodded and said, “Alright. I knew it, Emmett. You’re the best.”
Charles paused briefly. Samantha was used to it.
Emmett had followed Jeremiah since he was young. He grew up with the group. Since childhood, he had been particularly fond of Andrew, often without any limits.
To others, Emmett was always serious and rarely chatty. People who didn’t know them well might even think he and Andrew were brothers.
Yvette sat on the couch. She raised her eyebrows as she said, “Tm going upstairs to change.”
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Jeremiah gently squeezed her fingers. With a serious look, he said, “I’ll join you.”
Andrew looked at Jeremiah with admiration. He thought, ‘See? That’s how one elevates flirting–saying the cheekiest things with a completely serious expression. Impressive, truly impressive.
Yvette glanced at Jeremiah with a faint smile. She lazily curled one side of her lips and said, “No need.” Then, she turned around without a second thought.
Jeremiah watched Yvette go upstairs, then turned to Emmett and said, “The Dungo Village’s documents.”
Samantha wasn’t interested in hearing about this, so she went upstairs too. Soon, only Jeremiah, Charles, and Andrew remained in the living room.
As soon as Andrew heard Dungo Village, he quickly sat up straight. Emmett gave him a glance, then pulled a stack of papers from a nearby folder and handed them to Jeremiah.
Jeremiah flipped through the documents as Emmett explained: Mr. Chavez, Dungo Village is located at the southwest end of Normis, near Glenwood. This village has a long history and is inhabited by poison sorcerers.
“Usually, it isn’t very open to outsiders. Several nearby villages have been developing tourism, but Dungo Village has always turned down the government’s development plans, dragging it out for years. Now, the government has pretty much left it
alone.
“To get to Dungo Village, one has to go through a cliff, which is why there haven’t been many visitors. Not much information is available about it. There’s only one interesting point.
“Over twenty years ago, there was an outbreak of plague in Dungo Village that killed about half the population. How it resolved is unclear, and the truth of this story is uncertain. It’s a rumor that came from other villages.”
Andrew asked anxiously, “Emmett, have you heard anything about Bonnie?”
Emmett looked serious and shook his head.
He said, “No, we’ve been asking around, but all we know is that ever since Bonnie entered the village, she hasn’t come out.
“Someone saw her at the bus station; she looked really anxious, almost on the verge of tears. She even paid a hefty sum to hire an unregistered car to take her back to Dungo Village.
“When our people showed the driver her picture, he recognized her, which provided us with a lead.”
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Hearing this, Andrew’s heart was filled with worry. He thought, Crying? Why was Bonnie crying? What on earth happened?‘ Andrew pulled himself together and asked Jeremiah, “Jeremiah, can we head out tomorrow?”
Emmett noticed the rare seriousness in Andrew and realized he really liked Bonnie.
Jeremiah looked at Andrew, nodded, and said firmly, “Yes, get ready; we’re leaving tomorrow.”
While they were talking, Yvette came down from upstairs, wearing a baseball cap and all black, looking quite cool. Jeremiah got up from the couch and went over. He asked, “Are you going out?”
Yvette gave a light nod, her eyes were dark and bright, with a hint of coldness. She said, “Yeah, I’m going out for a bit, don’t wait for me for dinner.”
Jeremiah paused, looking at Yvette with a deeper gaze, and softly said, “Okay.”
Jeremiah and Yvette never needed to say much to each other. They had an understanding that avoided testing each other’s limits and never touched on secrets they weren’t ready to share. They had absolute trust and understanding between them.
After Yvette left the villa, she took a cab directly to an antique shop, Vintage Vista. It was the most famous antique shop in Normis and a popular spot for treasure hunters trading quality items.
As Yvette walked in, a man of ordinary appearance approached her. He had a noticeable mole at the corner of his left eye and was dressed in traditional robes. He was Isaac Taylor, the owner of Vintage Vista.
Vintage Vista was a family business passed down through the generations, with a history of sixty or seventy years. Isaac, who was in his thirties, greeted Yvette enthusiastically.
He said, “Yvette, I didn’t expect you to come to Normis in person. What brought you here? Just let me know if you need anything.”
Yvette nodded, her deep and calm eyes meeting Isaac’s as she raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. She said, “It’s been a long time.”
Isaac thought carefully before he spoke, “Yes, it’s been three years since we last saw each other in Mysonna.
“When I received your call recently saying you were coming to Normis, it surprised me. If it hadn’t been your voice, I might have thought it was a scam call.”
Yvette sat in the chair, her hand casually resting on the table. She picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and asked unhurriedly, “How much have you learned about Dungo Village
Isaac nodded and said, “I have to say, Yvette, your sudden call asking me to investigate Dungo Village caught me off guard. Luckily, a few friends of mine recently visited a grave there, so I was able to get some firsthand information.”
The friends Isaac talked about were the renowned treasure hunters from their circle. Isaac stood up and placed the prepared documents on the table.
He looked at Yvette seriously and asked, “Yvette, are you planning to go to Dungo Village? Can’t you avoid it? That place is quite dangerous.”
Yvette’s fingers tapped lightly on the table. She lifted her gaze slightly and replied calmly, “Dangerous?”
Isaac nodded seriously and asked, “Yvette, did you know Dungo Village is a land of poison sorcerers?”
Yvette nodded slightly and replied slowly, “I know.”
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Isaac continued, “Yvette Dungo Village is eerie. My friends, well known treasure hunters in our circle, have explored many dangerous places, but after returning from Dungo Village, they were all on edge. According to them, they barely escaped with their lives.”
Yvette raised an eyebrow, her eyes fixed on Isaac, and said calmly, “Go on.”
Isaac, knowing Yvette’s personality, didn’t hold back and shared everything his friends witnessed in Dungo Village.
He said, “Yvette, the burial method in Dungo Village involves placing the deceased in a coffin set on a cliff. It’s not surprising: this coffin burial is not unusual in some southern areas.
“However, unlike other regions, my friends saw that the villagers in Dungo Village raise venomous insects with the corpses
as sustenance.
“If I’m correct, the villagers must know some form of sorcery, which is extremely evil, somewhat like what we encountered in Mysonna.”
Back in the day, Isaac met Yvette because of an evil sorcerer. If it weren’t for Yvette, he would have been gone several years ago. So, strictly speaking, Yvette wasn’t just a friend; she was a lifesaver for Isaac.
Yvette’s eyes were downcast. She casually played with the coffee cup in her hand. Her voice chilled to the bone as she asked, “Using bodies to breed insects?”
Isaac nodded and said, “Yvette, Dungo Village has at least a thousand residents. Even if not everyone breeds insects, dealing with even a third of them isn’t easy. These creatures can slip in anywhere and are impossible to guard against, making them dangerous.”
Yvette could handle one sorcerer, even two, but what about three or more? Isaac still didn’t want Yvette to take this risk. However, he knew her temperament too well. She might appear aloof, but she’d do anything for a friend.
Isaac said seriously, “Yvette, can’t you avoid this? Is this friend so important? Is it really worth the trip?”
Yvette narrowed her eyes without any expression as she held the coffee cup in her hand. Her voice was soft as she said, “Important.”
Isaac had expected Yvette’s answer. No one could stop Yvette from doing what she wanted or going where she desired. He sighed and shared all the information he had gathered.
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He said, “Yvette, have you heard of the Sacred Maiden? Some minority villages still hold on to this belief. Back in Dungo Village, this feudal tradition remains.
“They believe that a girl born at a certain unlucky time is a gift from the heavens and the protector of the village. Your friend might truly be a Sacred Maiden.
“Her being able to study at Argrol University already proves it; she’s the Sacred Maiden of Dungo Village.”
Yvette’s hand, holding the coffee cup, paused. She raised her eyes, which were cold as ice, and murmured, “Sacred Maiden?”
Seeing Yvette’s expression, Isaac swallowed hard, thinking, ‘Her expression is frightening. He said, “Yes, because in Dungo Village, besides men who can go out for work or study, only the Sacred Maiden of each generation can receive a good education elsewhere, but…”
At this point, Isaac’s voice suddenly stopped. Yvette looked at him and said, “Speak.”
Startled, Isaac quickly continued, “Well, when the Sacred Maiden reaches a certain age, she must return to the village to be with the chosen Sacred Son.
“Their children will be the next Sacred Maiden, so your friend’s return instead of going back to school might mean she’s getting married.”
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Yvette slightly narrowed her eyes, a cold hostility suddenly flickering in her gaze. She looked at the shattered pieces on the floor.
It was a porcelain coffee cup with a sky blue glaze that was at least worth 1.5 million dollars on the market. Considering its quality, it might go up by another 1 million.
Yvette said mildly, “Give me your account number, and I’ll transfer the money to you
later.”
Isaac quickly waved his hands. He wouldn’t dare take money from Yvette. He said, “Yvette, it’s just a small broken coffee cup. I was planning to replace it anyway.”
Yvette nodded and said, “Next time I find a suitable set at the auction, I’ll send you
one.”
Isaac was thrilled to hear that. He thought, ‘Is the renowned appraiser Evelyn in the antique world finally making a comeback?‘
Evelyn appeared suddenly on the scene five years ago. She became famous for her keen eye at the West Auction House appraisal competition by identifying the authenticity of thousands of antiques with a flawless record, surpassing everyone and taking first place.
Each time she appraised an antique, it cost at least 30 million dollars, and it depended on Evelyn’s mood. In the past five years, no antiques appraised by Evelyn had ever been misjudged, making her the top expert in the antique appraisal field.
In the antique world, whenever Evelyn verified an antique as genuine, its value increases by at least 2.6 million dollars over a regular piece. Yvette was the well–known Evelyn.
Isaac found out that Yvette was Evelyn purely by accident. Yet, he kept this knowledge completely confidential and never told anyone.
Isaac cautiously said, “Yvette, the landscape painting you evaluated last time has now shot up in value. If you return to the antique world, the whole circle might go crazy again.
“Recently, the antique scene has been full of fakes. Not long ago, the Mysonna auction house bought a piece of blue–and- white porcelain for a staggering 30 million dollars, only to find out it was a fake, and now it’s the butt of jokes among us.”
The world’s top auction house bought a fake piece. That alone was a massive joke. They tried to cover it up, but news spread quickly in the antique world.
Even though it was never auctioned publicly, everyone in the circle knew about it, and they had completely lost face.
There were even rumors that Evelyn was planning to come out of retirement, but those whispers soon died down.
Yvette showed no emotion. Back then, she entered a competition at the West Auction House on a whim and surprisingly took first place.
She fiddled with another coffee cup and said calmly, “I’ll pick one for you when I can.”
Isaac felt disappointed. He knew that getting Yvette to come out of retirement wasn’t likely. He looked nervously at the other coffee cup in Yvette’s hand. If it broke, his poor heart wouldn’t be able to take it.
Isaac composed himself and said, “Yvette, if your friend is a Sacred Maiden, Dungo Village won’t let her go easily. For the villagers, the Sacred Maiden not getting married is a bad omen, so the whole village will do whatever it takes to stop you.
“You know how dangerous poisonous insects are; they can kill without a trace. Silently taking someone’s life is no problem for them.”
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Yvette had a cold, wicked smile on her lips. Her voice was chilling as she said, “Without a trace? Do you think my life is that cheap?”
Isaac awkwardly rubbed his nose. He had forgotten that Yvette in front of him wasn’t ordinary.
Back in Mysonna, the sorcerer they met was already considered a master at using poisonous insects, and his skills were exceptional.
What was his outcome when he met Yvette? Isaac saw Yvette turn things around and defeat her opponent with a single blow, not leaving any chance for the last words.
The most important thing was that it seemed Yvette learned how to control those bugs back then. But that was only Isaac’s assumption and hadn’t been confirmed.
The sorcerer’s last words before dying were: “You can do it too?” Isaac pondered these words for years, the only explanation he came up with was that Yvette knew how to control poisonous insects, too.
Isaac said to Yvette, “Hang on for a moment, Yvette, I’ll go get something.”
Yvette nodded. Isaac went into the inner room. Yvette sat there, looking tired and at ease. She watched the people coming and going outside Vintage Vista, lowering her eyes, lost in her thoughts.
She was unaware that every move she made was watched by a man with shifty eyes across the street.
Opposite Vintage Vista was Past Perfect, their long–time rival, constantly in competition.
The manager of Past Perfect looked at the stunned man in front of him, then followed his gaze to see Yvette sitting there. With just one look, the manager knew the man’s flirtatious tendencies were kicking in again.
With a flattering smile, the manager said to the man, “Mr. Jacobs, have you taken a liking to someone again?”
The man turned his head. He was Sheldon Jacobs, the only son of the current village chief of Dungo Village, and he looked like he’d indulged in excess. He nodded, his eyes gleaming with determined desire.
He said, “This woman is a real gem. Her looks and figure are top notch. Do you know if this woman has any ties with Isaac? Could she be his girlfriend?”
The Taylor family held a special status in Normis. If Yvette were Isaac’s girlfriend, then Sheldon wouldn’t dare to make a move, and he shouldn’t either.
The manager of Past Perfect smiled and said. “Mr. Jacobs, from what I know, Isaac doesn’t have such a beautiful girlfriend. He’s single, famously picky in our antiques sector, and very selective about women.”
Sheldon nodded with satisfaction. He thought, ‘In that case, it is easier to handle.
‘I will take her back to Dungo Village, lock her in the basement, and with a binding love spell, she will obediently follow my orders and become my plaything for pleasure.‘
The manager of Past Perfect looked at Sheldon and immediately understood his intentions.
The manager thought, ‘Since she is a guest of Vintage Vista, getting into trouble is inevitable. If this woman ends up with Sheldon, she will be considered very lucky indeed‘
In Dungo Village, everyone was dirt poor, except for the Jacobs family. They were not just not poor; they were actually quite wealthy. A few years ago, they somehow came into a fortune.
They began dealing with antiques and artifacts, becoming important clients of Past Perfect. Sheldon was attracted to beautiful women, and each time he visited, he was accompanied by different stunning women.
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These women all obeyed–Sheldon, following his every command, which made others envious. The manager figured Yvette wouldn’t be any different.
In Vintage Vista, Yvette lowered her gaze, gripping her coffee cup as a flash of coldness appeared in her eyes.
Isaac came out and noticed that Yvette’s expression seemed off. He wondered what had happened in those few minutes when he wasn’t around.
Yvette lowered her gaze slightly. Her voice was calm as she asked, “Who are the people over there?”
Isaac paused and then looked over with disdain, scoffing, “A lousy store selling both genuine and fake goods, ruining the industry’s reputation.”
Knowing something was fake and selling it as real was different from making an honest mistake.
Yvette held her coffee cup with long, slender white fingers and sipped, her eyes cold.
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Isaac asked curiously, “What’s going on, Yvette? Is he coming over? That doesn’t seem right. He’d rather throw a bomb at my shop than come here willingly.”
Yvette lazily glanced over with deep, hazy eyes. She said, “Well, that’s easy to handle.”
Isaac nodded and glanced across the street. Then he looked down at the photo in his hand again. He shouted in surprise, “No way, Yvette, this is such a coincidence!”
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Yvette looked at Isaac, who was making a fuss, her expression cam and unhurried as she asked, “What’s going on?”
Isaac took another careful look at the photo in his hand, placed in front of Yvette, and then walked to the door, pulling the curtain to block the view from the people across the room.
In a low voice, he said, “Yvette, the man over there is Sheldon Jacobs, the son of the village head of Dungo Village.”
Yvette’s hand paused for a moment before she lifted her head. Expressionless, she asked, “Sheldon Jacobs?”
She picked up the photo and glanced at it to confirm it was Sheldon across the street. With his rat–like features, he looked sleazy and creepy, ugliness even the photo couldn’t hide.
Isaac nodded and said, “Yvette, I have discovered quite a bit about Sheldon. He’s the only son of the village head of Dungo Village. He’s been away most of his life, so he’s quite experienced.
“Don’t be deceived by Dungo Village being remote and isolated. The village head is indulgent with Sheldon. He sent Sheldon away for education when he was young.
“Sheldon only returned a few years ago, changing girlfriends like he changed clothes. But he’s quite odd; three women have committed suicide over him under mysterious circumstances.
“I think Sheldon might know how to control poisonous insects; otherwise, with his appearance, who wouldn’t find him unattractive? How could he have had so many girlfriends?”
Yvette pondered momentarily, then casually remarked, “I think I look pretty alright, don’t I?”
Isaac didn’t know how to react. He thought, ‘Does Yvette have some misconception about herself? What does she mean by saying look alright? If she looks alright, then there’s no such thing as a beautiful woman!
If Isaac hadn’t known Yvette for so many years, he’d definitely think this was some sort of humble brag. But he knew Yvette was genuinely unaware of her beauty.
Isaac looked at Yvette seriously and said earnestly, “Yvette, you don’t just look alright; you look amazing.”
Yvette nodded and said, “Alright then.” She pulled out her phone, texted Jeremiah, and looked up. She said, “I’m going to Past Perfect.”
Isaac’s coffee cup slipped from his hands and fell to the floor, shattering. The two precious cups were both broken now. But he couldn’t worry about that right now.
He said, “Yvette, are you joking about going to Past Perfect?” He suddenly had a revelation, thinking, ‘Is Yvette planning to take action against Sheldon?’
Isaac awkwardly asked, “Yvette, are you planning to target Sheldon to get into Dungo Village?”
Yvette smirked and said, “Don’t you find it interesting that the village chief’s son is personally showing me into the village?”
Isaac swallowed nervously, thinking, ‘Only Yvette can think of such a plan. Isn’t having Sheldon take her into the village a bit too exciting?‘
Isaac said, “Yvette, isn’t this a bit risky? Sheldon isn’t one to be easily dealt with. Why would he bring someone into the village unless…”
He trailed off, not wanting to say the rest. He thought, ‘Unless Yvette is planning to use herself to entice Sheldon. Isn’t that
too much of a sacrifice?‘
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Yvette knew exactly what leaac was implying. She raised an eyebrow. With a playful glint in her eye, she said, “Keep your wild ideas to yourself.”
Isaac immediately stopped his daydreaming. He opened the bigbox he had just taken out and stroked the clothes inside. He said, “Yvette, it is a good thing. Do you know celestial silk armor?
Yvette looked a bit surprised. The celestial silk armor was said to be impenetrable by weapons and resistant to water and fire. It was incredibly rare on the market. Seeing it here was indeed special.
Yvette picked up the celestial silk armor and took a closer look, Judging by its craftsmanship, it seemed quite ancient. She asked, “Where did you find this?”
Isaac withdrew his hand and said, “Yvette, this is an heirloom of our Taylor family. It’s been passed down through countless generations and never shown to anyone outside the family.”
Yvette put the celestial silk armor back in the box and closed the lid. “Take it back,” she said calmly.
Isaac was taken aback. He shook his head firmly and said, “Yvette, please don’t refuse. I can’t go with you to Dungo Village, but keep this. Wearing it will give you extra protection.”
Yvette casually pushed the box back to Isaac and said indifferently, “Poisonous insects are useless to me.
Isaac was stunned. He thought, ‘Poisonous insects are useless to Yvette? That sounds a bit exaggerated. After a moment, Isaac regained some of his composure. He knew Yvette wouldn’t lie.
Isaac looked curious and asked, “Yvette, back in Mysonna, was the last thing the great sorcerer said true?”
Yvette narrowed her eyes, a clear chill in her gaze, and said slowly, “Yes.”
Isaac smiled, thinking, ‘As expected. He couldn’t figure out where Yvette got such talents. It was incredible that Yvette could learn how to control poisonous insects, which was related to ethnic inheritance.
Isaac had long known that he could be friends with Yvette or just acquaintances, but definitely not enemies. Otherwise, he’d have no idea how he ended up dead.
Isaac said, “Yvette, I’ve wanted to give you the celestial silk armor for a long time. Without your help back then, I wouldn’t be here today. I’ll keep it safe for you until you need it.”
Yvette looked at Isaac and nodded. She said, “Okay.”
Ten minutes later, Yvette came out of Vintage Vista, dressed in all black, exuding a hint of menace. She glanced at Past Perfect and walked over.
At Past Perfect, Sheldon was thrilled to see Yvette walking toward him. He hadn’t expected she would walk right into the trap; just when he thought he’d have to put in some effort, she showed up alone.
Sheldon quickly straightened himself up, appearing neatly dressed and wearing a charming smile.
He pretended to move to the side casually, picking up objects as though browsing, but he never took his eyes off Yvette. The manager of Past Perfect saw through Sheldon immediately.
Yvette walked into Past Perfect and noticed the antique displays. With just a glance, she could tell that Isaac was right; the items here were mixed with counterfeits, and most were of low quality.
Yvette approached a display. She casually pointed at a bracelet and looked at the manager, asking, “How much is this?”
Seeing a chance to start a conversation, Sheldon gave the manager a look and quickly walked over. He said, “Hello, Miss, is this your first time here? Do you like this bracelet? I can tell you more about it.”
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Yvette sat with her legs curled up, looking lazy and relaxed. She lifted her eyelids slightly and smiled at Sheldon.
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That smile was enough to make Sheldon overjoyed. It strengthened his determination to win Yvette over, confident as he continued to talk.
The manager of Past Perfect chimed in to agree with Sheldon. He said, “Miss, this must be your first time at Past Perfect; you seem new here.
“Rest assured, everything we sell is genuine and of excellent quality. This gentleman, Sheldon Jacobs, is a regular with refined taste, generous spending, and truly a rare man.”
Sheldon pretended to cough, still acting modest as he said, “You’re too kind, manager. It’s because Past Perfect has great products. I don’t want to visit the store across the street, Vintage Vista.
“Their manager is stingy, the goods are poor, and they’re arrogant. Miss, I sincerely recommend buying antiques here at Past Perfect.”
Across from the street, Isaac packed up the celestial silk armor and yawned twice. He glanced at Past Perfect and wondered, ‘What’s Yvette going to do to teach Sheldon a lesson this time? Seems like Dungo Village is going to get lively.’
In Past Perfect, Seeing Sheldon and the manager bantering, a hint of annoyance crept into Yvette’s expression. She was impatient, annoyed, and disgusted.
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Sheldon got more and more animated, words spilling out rapidly. He said, “With all this talk, I still don’t know your name. A meeting must be fate…”
Before he could finish, Yvette interrupted him. “Yvette Zeller, remember that name,” she said.
Sheldon nodded very seriously. He wondered what was so special about the name Yvette. He usually forgot about a woman after being with her, but Yvette’s looks and presence were hard to forget, even for a playboy like him.
Yvette stepped back. She bent her knee slightly and said casually “Do you have money?”
Sheldon was taken aback. He didn’t expect Yvette to be so straightforward. He thought she was like a high and unattainable flower, but she turned out to be so ordinary and blunt, asking immediately if he had money.
He thought, ‘Indeed, women all have the same demeanor in the end, just interested in money.’ Sheldon considered Yvette a gold digger, and he became more relaxed.
He thought that a woman who talked about money so easily, what could be truly valuable about her?
Sheldon casually said, “Ms. Zeller, while I’m not super wealthy, I have enough money. If you need anything, you can come with me back to my village, and I’ll write you a check.”
Sheldon didn’t want to lose Yvette. Worried that Yvette might doubt his intentions, he quickly added, “Ms. Zeller, please don’t misunderstand. As for the check, I left in a hurry today and didn’t bring it.”
The manager immediately understood and said, “Ms. Zeller, rest assured. Mr. Jacobs is a trustworthy person.”
Yvette slightly raised her eyes, giving a quick glance at Sheldon and the manager. Her delicate face was cold and distant. She spoke slowly, “Lead the way; I’ll go with you.”
Sheldon was at a loss for words. He thought, ‘Her demeanor is something else. Who is lending money to whom here? Someone might think I am the one asking for a loan. She is the first person I met who could borrow money boldly.’
Sheldon, holding back his dissatisfaction, nodded with a show of gentility. He said, “I haven’t introduced myself yet. I’m the son of Dungo Village’s head. Have you heard of Dungo Village?”
Sheldon remained cautious, mainly because their village was planning something major soon, and outsiders might not be welcome. But he couldn’t just let such a beautiful woman pass by so easily.
He thought, ‘A woman? What trouble could she possibly cause?‘ He didn’t believe a woman, especially one who loved money, could stir up much trouble.
Yvette paused for a moment, then shook her head. She said, “I have no idea.”
Seeing Yvette’s sincere look, which didn’t look like lying, Sheldon let his guard down. He said, “Then Ms. Zeller, please go this way. My car is parked not far from here.”
Seeing Sheldon and Yvette leave, the manager smiled with envy. He thought, ‘Sheldon is not handsome, but when it comes to romantic encounters, he’s got all the luck. Each woman around him is more beautiful than the last.’
In the car, Sheldon kept talking to Yvette, but Yvette rested her hand on her head and closed her eyes in the back seat, not responding. Sheldon noticed her silence and stopped talking.
He was fuming inside, thinking, ‘Is she mute? Can’t she hear anything I am saying?‘ But despite his anger, when he saw Yvette’s exquisite face, a wave of heat rushed through him again
Meanwhile, when Jeremiah received the text message, his eyes instantly turned sharp. He said to others, “No need to wait
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Hearing this, Samantha, Andrew, and Charles looked at Jeremiah Charles was the first to react, his gaze darkening. He asked, “Mr. Chavez, did Yvette go to Dungo Village and run into trouble?”
Samantha and Andrew’s expressions changed when they heard this. They spoke in unison, “Yvette went to Dungo Village already?”
Jeremiah stood up and nodded. He said, “Yes, she ran into someone from Dungo Village and is on her way there. Pack up. We’ll leave in half an hour.”
The three nodded, their faces serious. Everyone knew that this trip to Dungo Village wouldn’t be easy, and getting Bonnie out wouldn’t be straightforward. So, they had to make the necessary preparations.
Jeremiah finished speaking, turned, and walked out while taking out his phone. He said, “I need the stuff you prepared right
now…”
The man on the other end of the line didn’t hesitate. He replied, “Understood, Mr. Chavez. Everything is ready for you.”
The three people left in the living room exchanged looks. Then, they spread out, each going to take care of their own things.
Half an hour later, Jeremiah, Charles, Andrew, and Samantha had all finished packing.
Andrew looked at his clothes with curiosity; Jeremiah said they were made of a special material that could prevent bugs from burrowing into the skin. It was incredible.
It was Andrew’s first time seeing such clothes, he felt it was like something out of a fantasy novel.
Samantha was much more composed about it; she knew Jeremiah wouldn’t head to Dungo Village without some preparation.
Charles watched Jeremiah thoughtfully. To his knowledge, this nano high–tech combat attire first appeared with the world’s largest mercenary group, Wolfpack. It had never been shared outside, so he wondered how Jeremiah got this.
Andrew glanced around and asked, “Jeremiah, isn’t Emmett coming with us?”
Jeremiah said, “No, he has other things to handle. He’ll join us once he’s finished.”
Dressed entirely in black, Jeremiah had a cold and ruthless demeanor. He looked at the three and said deeply, “Make sure you protect yourselves. Poisonous insects can sneak in anywhere, so never let your guard down.”
The three nodded and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll be careful.”
In Dungo Village, Sheldon led Yvette down a small path. The road was smooth, without the rumored cliffs and steep areas. They entered through a patch of woods and reached the village entrance in about half an hour.
Sheldon had a reluctant and angry look on his face. He thought, Yvette is quite a peculiar character. Even though the path was smooth, it felt eerie and was hard to traverse. Even for Sheldon, a native of Dungo Village, it was challenging.
But Yvette walked incredibly fast, covering that half–hour distance without sweat. Sheldon had planned to act in the woods but found the reason not to do so too embarrassing to even think about.
All along the way, Sheldon couldn’t catch up with Yvette. No matter how fast he moved, Yvette seemed to have eyes in the back of her head, always maintaining a calculated distance that seemed intentional, making him suspicious.
When Yvette saw the stone slab engraved with Dungo Village, she came to a halt. Sheldon, out of breath, caught up from behind and cautiously asked, “Ms. Zeller, why didn’t you wait for me? Are you trained in boxing?”
With her hands in her pockets, Yvette looked at Sheldon. She shook her head, raised an eyebrow, and, with eyes devoid of
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Sheldon choked, thinking, ‘At a time like this, whatever. I have to take her back to the village first before dealing with her. He said, “Ms. Zeller, excuse me, I’ve not been feeling well lately.”
Yvette’s indifferent attitude made Sheldon feel even more uneasy. He escorted Yvette into the village, barely encountering any villagers. Those they did see were elderly, with withered faces and calm eyes.
Yvette’s face initially showed caution, but when she saw Sheldon her expression turned into a friendly smile. Since entering the village, Yvette hadn’t spotted any young people.
She found it odd. How could there be no young people in an entire village?
Yvette glanced casually and noticed there was a piece of red cloth hanging at the entrance of every house. She asked casually, “Red cloth? Is there a celebration happening in your village?”
Sheldon felt more confident when he entered the village. Hearing Yvette’s question, he replied with an air of mystery, “Ms. Zeller, in just three days, we’ll have a huge celebration here in Dungo Village.”
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