Cora didn't expect the men to lay a finger on her daughter for real. Now that Yasmine was going to be taken away, she hurried down the stairs. She pleaded, "D-Don't take my daughter. Don't take her! H-Here. Here's all the money I have. There's two million. I'll give you the rest as soon as possible."She went down the stairs unsteadily and gave him five credit cards.The man was displeased. "You're living in a high-end mansion, yet two million is all you have from 5 credit cards? Are you kidding me?" She shook her head. "I'm not joking. I only have this much. I've asked my husband to gather enough money. It won't take long. I promise!"He scoffed. "Did you call the cops when you were upstairs?"She shook her head profusely. "No. I didn't. I would never do that! I called my husband to get the money as soon as possible. Trust me."Yasmine, under the man's captive, was weeping as her legs trembled. She knew she would end up badly if they took her away. She couldn't allow that to
When Herbert arrived home, he was infuriated by the sight of the mess.He became tense when he noticed there were a lot of unfamiliar men in his house. Cora and Yasmine cried the moment they saw him."Herbert, you're finally back!""Dad, save us!"The man turned around to look at Herbert, chuckling. "The breadwinner has finally arrived. Hurry. Give me six million, and we'll leave you for good.""Six million?" Herbert was trying to understand the situation.Cora quickly explained, "Blake owes them eight million. I gave them two, and we're left with six. Herbert, saving our son is more important."His face fell upon the realization. "He owes eight million?"She rushed to him and held his arm, whispering, "I know what you're doing today, but let's give them the money so Blake can return home safely. "He's your only son. He has to take care of you when you're old. You gotta save him.""Save him? I'd rather die right now!" He shoved her away.The broken glass pieces scratched
Yuna said, "My senior is here. I came to look for him." They were well aware that Natalie and Nathaniel were brought back to the country by Cedric. Hence, the senior Yuna was referring to was undoubtedly him.Yvan's face darkened when he heard the word "senior." He didn't confront Cedric because he didn't want to show his bad side in front of his kids the last time. However, he knew that Yuna had spent the most time with Cedric and that the twins adored him. "Enjoy your meal. I'll be going now," she said politely. Then, she turned around and went inside without sparing Yvan a glance. Lucian sensed that something was amiss. "Did something happen between you and Yuna again?" Yvan walked in expressionlessly after his question. Lucian and Gabriel exchanged a glance. They were used to seeing Yuna and Yvan quarreling. Yuna didn't enter the private room immediately after she found it. Instead, she went to the adjacent room that she had reserved ahead of time. She sat and texted
Yuna stepped between them and raised her hands to stop them when she noticed they were about to fight. "Don't fight!"With that, both Cedric and Yvan lowered their fists at the same time. She sighed in relief before saying, "The Stephen family members are still next door, Cedric. The kids' situation will definitely be exposed if the both of you fight."Yuna looked at Yvan after she had calmed Cedric down. "Mr. Jenkins, weren't you here to dine with your friends? Your friends must be growing impatient."Yvan's face fell when he noticed that she chose to console Cedric and drive him away. "Did she have feelings for Cedric?" he wondered.The thought made him feel even worse. "Are you kicking me out?"Cedric's expression hardened when he noticed him talking to Yuna in that tone. He pulled Yuna to his side and spat, "Watch it. Be mindful of the way you're speaking to Surra. Don't assume that nobody is backing her up." "How long do you think you can protect her?""Until the day
Yvan took a deep breath and tried not to lose it. He slammed the door shut when he noticed Yuna was about to open the door to let him out. "Why should I leave just because you asked me to?""Because I reserved this private room.""Don't you know that this restaurant belongs to me?"Yuna's eyes widened in surprise. She was at a loss for words.Yvan stood in front of her and looked at her intently. "Let's talk it out.""What else is there for us to talk about? You're free to do what you want, and so am I. You do your thing, and I'll do mine." Yuna frowned. "Why do you insist on acting like you're my husband when there's clearly nothing going on between us?"Yvan pressed his lips into a thin line. He said solemnly, "I'm doing this for my children.""Oh? Is that so? Can you come up with a better excuse? Why are you using them as an excuse?""I don't want you to find them a stepfather!" Yvan said through gritted teeth.Yuna's expression darkened when she heard that. "Even if
There was no response, only the sound of the door closing and someone getting into the car. Yuna frowned. She turned her head to the side cautiously to take a look. To her surprise, Yvan was already sitting inside the car. His sudden appearance angered her. "What do you want, Yvan Jenkins?" "Give me a lift."Yuna was utterly confused. "Don't you have your own car? Why should I give you a lift?"Yvan turned to look at her calmly. "Help me pick a pet for my daughter."Yuna's jaw dropped when she heard that. "How'd you know?" She hadn't even brought it up."Hesta told me." Yvan looked straight into her eyes. "This is Natalie's wish. You could've just told me or made the arrangements yourself. Why did you make them feel like they were just staying there temporarily?"Lakewood Estates is also their home," he said solemnly.Yuna took a deep breath and said, "Since you already know, why didn't you make the arrangements yourself? Why are you doing it now?""I only have time right
Herbert pursed his lips; he genuinely didn't want to give that six million away.When Blake heard that, he clung to his legs tightly. He pleaded desperately, "Dad, I was wrong. I'll work properly alongside you from now on. "These people will cut off my limbs if you don't help me pay the money! You wouldn't want a disabled son to look after you in your old age, would you?" "I almost wish I didn't have a son."The man joked, "Mr. Feron, you can't put it like that. Regardless of the circumstances, he is still your son. "It's your responsibility as his father to repay this money if he can't. I'm afraid you won't be able to leave this place if the money isn't paid back." Herbert's expression hardened. Even though he was deeply disappointed in his son, there was nothing he could do right now. After all, he only had one son.But he had already devised a different plan in his mind. "Give them the money." His assistant hastily took out the pre-prepared check. "There are six milli
Yuna and Yvan carefully wandered around the marketplace and selected several pets."These small creatures have specific requirements for their living conditions.""Don't worry. Natalie knows the habits of every type of creature like the back of her hand. Her mind is like a zoology encyclopedia," Yuna said as she held the creature.Yvan smiled. "MY daughter is truly one of a kind."Yuna felt strangely happy when she heard him say that. The couple drove home after completing their purchases. Natalie noticed them return to Lakewood Estates with the pets she wanted and clapped her hands joyfully."Thank you, Daddy!"Yvan was very pleased. "Daddy will set up a special room for you to raise them, okay?""Okay!"Yvan immediately instructed a few bodyguards and Hesta to tidy up the small room on the second floor.Natalie couldn't get enough of these small pets as she played with them.Yvan sat beside her and listened as she enthusiastically introduced them to him. He even promised