Chapter 192 Bennett’s black SUV wasn’t the most luxurious car, but its military license plate was unmistakable. Yvonne didn’t answer, her lips pressed into a thin line. Queena, standing beside her mother, eyed the pale pink dress Yvonne was wearing. “Is that another one of Mr. Cooper’s designs? I’m so
Chapter 191 Bennett’s attention had already shifted to Bullet. “Bullet, let’s go p> The dog, however, didn’t move, staying right by Yvonne’s side. Bennett’s voice grew firmer. “Bullet p> The fur on Bullet’s back bristled. Reluctantly, he followed Bennett out the door. Mr. Cooper sat up in his chair, glancing
Chapter 190 Yvonne smiled, stroking Bullet’s big head. Mr. Cooper, still rocking in his chair, put his glasses back on and looked her over. “Yes, fits you well p> A full-length mirror stood opposite her, and in its reflection, she saw a young woman in a vintage-style dress, exuding an
Chapter 189 Hobart’s children were all abroad, so it was just the elderly couple and their longtime housekeeper living in the old house. When Yvonne arrived with a selection of homemade pastries, she found Mr. Cooper busy in his workshop. The space was modest, less than five hundred square feet,
Chapter 188 “Why are you bringing up outsiders in our home?” Teresa said, her tone growing impatient. “Go change your clothes p> “You’re dripping like a stray cat. What are you still standing here for?” George added irritably. “I need ten million,” Yvonne said, her eyes fixed on George, cold
Chapter 187 He reached his car and opened the passenger door, then glanced back. Not at her, but at Bullet. His gaze was deep and commanding, an order that couldn’t be disobeyed. Bullet hesitated, looking up at Yvonne with a soft bark, as if trying to explain. Then, he trotted
Chapter 186 Sandra squeezed her shoulder gently. “George is the one who killed them. Our job is to keep fighting until we bring him to justice p> Yvonne nodded, understanding. “I’m okay. It’s just… hard. Two lives, gone just like that.” She turned to Sandra. “You should go ahead. I
Chapter 185 Sandra nodded grimly. As hospital staff wheeled Lucien’s body away, the hallway fell quiet again. The light above the operating room door remained lit; Marina was still inside. “When the crash happened, Lucien held Marina in his arms, shielding her,” Sandra explained softly. “He was gone by the
Chapter 184 George slammed his palm on the desk and pointed a trembling finger at her. “You little bastard! Don’t think I don’t know what you’ve been scheming behind my back! A nobody like Marina means nothing to me. You’re still far too green to challenge me.” Yvonne’s brow furrowed.
Chapter 183 “Yes, thank you,” Oscar replied with a polite smile that didn’t reach his eyes. Queena placed a piece of pristine white crab meat on his plate, and he thanked her again. Her eyes gleaming with triumph, she glanced provocatively at Yvonne. “Yvonne, do you eat seafood p> “What
Chapter 182 Sandra knew what recklessness led to. She herself had been too impatient once, sneaking into George’s office to find evidence. Yvonne had been sacrificed covering for her, her identity as an undercover officer exposed. “I know. Don’t worry, Sandra, I won’t do anything rash,” Yvonne promised before ending
Chapter 181 “Aren’t you going to invite me in?” Yvonne asked. Marina hesitated for a moment before stepping aside to let her in. Yvonne took a seat in the living room. With the assistant and nanny gone for the day, Marina prepared a cup of coffee for her and set
Chapter 180 After his outburst, George seemed to regain some semblance of control. He walked over to Teresa and put an arm around her shoulders. “I’m sorry, did I scare you? It’s just that woman has driven me crazy. You know how this industry works. It’s not uncommon for people
Chapter 179 Marina realized that no matter what she chose, she was trapped. That’s when she had tried to end her life again. Yvonne’s hands clenched into fists at her sides. She wanted nothing more than to beat George to a pulp. Inside the VIP room, the screaming finally subsided.
Chapter 178 “Yvonne, I’ve always known what a good person you are. I truly wanted you to be my daughter-in-law, but it seems Matthew wasn’t fortunate enough to deserve you.” Mrs. Gonzalez patted Yvonne’s hand gently, her eyes welling up. “You deserve someone better, my dear. Matthew… he’s not worthy
Chapter 177 Mrs. Gonzalez smiled faintly, lost in thought. “You know, sometimes I miss those days in the basement apartment. The happiest moments were on weekends, when we could all sit together and share a simple meal I’d cooked p> Matthew sat in silence, his knuckles white as he gripped
Chapter 176 She burrowed deeper under the covers, blindly fumbling for the phone on her nightstand. She finally found it and answered without opening her eyes. A warm, gentle voice came through the line. It was Mrs. Gonzalez. “Yvonne, I’m so sorry I missed your birthday party yesterday. I’ve cooked
Chapter 175 The assistant explained through her tears. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ.net “She brought this on herself. It would’ve served her right if she’d died,” Lucien Miller said, his voice thick with unshed tears. Though his words were harsh, his eyes were red and brimming. Yvonne had just returned
Chapter 174 Yvonne returned to her room. She had just taken off her dress and was about to get in the shower when her phone, which she’d left on the coffee table, began to vibrate incessantly. She walked over and answered it. Sandra’s frantic voice came through the line. “Yvonne,
Chapter 173 Teresa’s face was set in a stern frown, her sigh heavy with disappointment. Yvonne looked at the two of them, a united front of indignation, and found it so absurd she couldn’t help but laugh. “What did I say that was wrong? I was just telling the truth,”