Gianna nodded. They arrived at the research center moments later. Without further ado, Yuna hurried in and went to Cedric.Noticing her expression, he immediately understood why she was looking for him. "You know about it already?""Yeah. Did Carl find out which part of Phoenix City she's in?" she asked curiously."Carl sent someone to probe into it the moment he found out. I guess we'll hear from him soon," Cedric said.He patted her on the shoulder. "Although she's a woman, she's devious in her ways. You have to be on your guard for now, okay?""Okay." Yuna badly wanted to know where Jade was. If she could get her hands on Jade, she could clear some of her doubts. "You must tell me immediately when Carl's here.""Sure."…Meanwhile, Yvan was talking to Terry.Terry reported, "Ms. Feron must've already known that Jade's in Phoenix City. Carl has also sent someone to look into it. Mr. Jenkins, we have to be careful if we're going to investigate this.""Not only that, we must
As Spencer spoke, he put on an exaggerated expression. Yuna was amused. "Alright. I can't say no after accepting your gift, can I? Where are the twins?"Spencer was still in an apron. "They're in their room, playing with the souvenirs I bought for them. Surra, I learned a new dish. I'll make it for you later.""Sure, go ahead. I'll try it when I'm back."Yuna was reminded of something else. She shouted, "Aunty Reina! Where are you?"Spencer was eager to know. "Why? Are you going out?""Yeah. I have some matters to attend to.""Hm?" He was puzzled.Yuna spotted Aunty Reina coming downstairs. Then, she led Spencer into the kitchen and told him everything. Things got busy in the kitchen again.After listening to her story, Spencer immediately volunteered. "Why don't I go instead? I'll be back right after.""You don't even know Mr. Morgan.""But–""Make the new dish you've learned. I'll try it later."…Yuna was late, so she chose to cycle to "Stanley's" manor. She called Te
Yuna felt bashful. "I'm just so-so. You have a great car, Mr. Morgan. I don't dare to drive too fast.""It's only a means of transport, no matter how expensive. Relax! Just drive as you normally would," Yvan said generously.Still, Yuna was careful and drove at 40 miles per hour max.After arriving safely at a nearby hospital, she helped "Stanley" to get his queue number. Then, she led him to the doctor.The doctor was a woman in her 50s. While dressing Yvan's wound, she praised, "Your wife is really concerned about you."Yuna was watching them from the side when she heard her. She immediately explained, "Excuse me, but I'm not his wife. I'm his assistant.""Oh, dear. Sorry about that. Still, I think you are a good match for each other."Yvan didn't know whether or not to feel amused when Yuna denied it at the speed of light. And with such an excuse, too. He smiled faintly. "My assistant is pretty, indeed."Yuna felt awkward. She silently left the room and decided to wait outsi
Spencer immediately covered his mouth, erupting into a coughing fit. His free hand gestured toward Yuna, swaying back and forth. Seeing this, Natalie smirked while Nathaniel enjoyed the spectacle.Yuna continued eating her meal casually and asked, "Is that so?"Spencer quickly raised his head, pointing at both of them, "You two, I shouldn't have bothered worrying about you."Nathaniel retorted, "Uncle Spencer, what Nat said is true. If Mom doubts it, she can just look it up."Spencer responded, "There's nothing to look up. It's just a dish. No need for so much fuss."Looking at his reaction, Yuna knew there was more to it and teasingly asked, "Looks like you've met someone you like during the trip?""No."His swift denial made Yuna almost certain."Who is it?""Surra, really, no one."While Yuna pulled out her phone, she smiled, "You know how to keep a secret indeed. This is such great news. I have to tell Cedric. I'm sure he'll be thrilled.""Wait, wait, wait!" Spencer
"Who?"Carl furrowed his brow, his expression growing serious. The assistant replied, "It's Ms. Elizabeth."As Paul spoke, he avoided looking directly at Carl. Even when he initially heard the news, he found it hard to believe.Even now, without seeing Carl's expression, he could sense the simmering anger."Can we trust what he said?" Carl asked darkly. "We can. There are transfer records."Carl closed his eyes, taking a deep breath."Mr. Edwards, do you want to see Ms. Elizabeth now?""Bring her to me."…Yuna had yet to learn about what happened on Carl's end the previous night. When she arrived at the research institute, she noticed everyone engaged in serious discussions. Their expressions were grim.Curious, she stopped Anya and asked, "Anya, what's happening in the research institute? Why does everyone look so upset?""You don't know?" Anya seemed surprised."What should I know?""I thought you'd be updated on the latest news. I've been waiting for you to ask.
After hearing Spencer's words, Yuna understood. If the two families severed ties, it meant canceling all collaboration projects. Carl, in his current state, was likely occupied with terminating all agreements with the Wycliffe family, keeping him extremely busy."In the end, it's because of me and Carl …""Even if it's not about you, Elizabeth bribed someone who once betrayed Carl. For him, it had crossed a line. He would still choose to cut ties with the Wycliffe family," Cedric interrupted her, offering reassurance.Despite this, Yuna couldn't shake the sense of unease."For Elizabeth's suicide attempt and hospitalization, won't the Wycliffe family hold Carl responsible?""It's a crude tactic, and do you really believe Elizabeth would genuinely attempt suicide?"Seeing this, Yuna felt a lingering fear. Back then, Daisy had also feigned suicide several times. Such incidents held a dark and sensitive meaning for her.Some people believed that feigning suicide would garner
After Nathaniel sorted things out in Jefton State, he clapped his hands and ended the call. Then, he left the room, heading downstairs.Natalie and Spencer were having a great time in the living room.When Natalie saw her brother coming down, she slumped on the sofa, waving her tiny hand, "Uncle Spencer, I suddenly feel so tired. I don't want to play anymore."Upon hearing this, Spencer got excited. "You little troublemaker, just a moment ago, you were pestering me to play, saying you wouldn't get tired. No way, get up, and let's continue playing.""Nathaniel, help me!" Natalie swiftly ran behind Nathaniel.Seeing this, Spencer snorted twice. "Since Natalie doesn't want to play, come over and help your sister finish this round, Nathaniel."Nathaniel looked at the Truth or Dare cards scattered on the coffee table, "Sure, I'll play with Uncle Spencer."Spencer grinned triumphantly.However, after half an hour passed, Spencer found himself sprawled on the sofa, "No more, no more.
Despite Yvan feeling uncomfortable, Yuna couldn't help but worry about another man. However, he had to endure it."Alright, I'll inform Terry and find a way to investigate. If there's any news, I'll let you know promptly." Yvan promised.Upon hearing this, Yuna smiled in relief. "Thank you, Mr. Morgan.""No need to thank me. After all, during this time, you've been personally taking care of my meals. It's no big deal," he said with a smile.Yuna smiled slightly and nodded.…After leaving the villa, Yuna went home briefly and learned that the two children were out playing with Spencer. She called Spencer to make sure everything was fine before heading to the research institute.While on the way, Yuna still pondered over Carl's situation with a sense of concern. Suddenly, Gianna slammed on the brakes. "What's happening?""Out of nowhere, a car rear-ended us." Gianna glanced at the rearview mirror, furrowing her brow. "Ms. Feron, you stay in the car. I'll check. Don't worry."
At that moment, Natalie and Nathaniel were hiding in the bathroom. Natalie stared at Nathaniel, who was working on his laptop while sitting on the toilet bowl. "Nathaniel, is this alright?" "Why not? If he doesn't suffer from some trouble before he marries Mommy, he won't appreciate her in the future." "You're right. I suggest you make things harder for him then." "I think the same." And so, the kids set up something for them. After getting out of the car, Yvan and the others got into the elevator. Then, it suddenly stopped. Before they could react, a cartoon man appeared on the screen in the elevator. He then told them to solve some problems before the elevator could go up. Surprised, Gabriel said, "The bridesmaids are smart, aren't they? They've actually set up something like this for us." Lucian chuckled and said, "It's probably done by a computer genius." Yvan agreed to answer. Then, they started answering the questions. The bridesmaids were waiting for the groo
When Natalie and Nathaniel found out that Kiara was pregnant with Harry's child, they were overjoyed. That meant they were going to have a younger cousin. They also wanted to join in when they heard that their parents were going to have a wedding. They even wanted to get involved in the wedding decoration. Of course, Yvan let them do what they wanted. Considering the fact that Kiara got pregnant, she and Harry would be having their wedding first. Although they didn't have much time, the Jenkins family helped in setting the best wedding they could afford. It was rare for the Jenkins family to be so lively and busy. Since Harry was an orphan, Sherry and Yuna were his only family who would be attending the wedding. His ex-colleagues and workers in his club would be invited as well. At the wedding, Sherry and Yuna watched as they exchanged rings and vows. They were touched at the sight. They hugged each other with tears streaming down their faces. Sherry said, "I though
Because of Kiara's news, Yvan and Yuna didn't have the chance to enjoy a candlelight dinner. They headed over to see Kiara. They arrived at Harry's club. At that moment, Kiara and Harry were sitting in the office like kids who did something wrong. They waited for Yuna and Yvan to come. When Sherry heard the sound of the door opening, she told them, "Hoho, they're here. Better be careful." After that, Yuna and Yvan entered the room as expected. Without saying a word, Yvan grabbed Harry's collar. Kiara quickly protected him. "Yvan Jenkins, if you dare to land a finger on my man, I won't let you off!" "He's pushing you around!" "Bullshit!" Yvan and Kiara glared at each other hard. Stuck in the middle, Harry raised his hands high. "I will marry Kiara." Yuna quickly dragged Yvan to the side. "Are you going to beat Harry up?" she asked. "They're dating! Besides, they're adults. Since it has come to this, it's up to them to decide their future. I'm telling you, Kiara's b
Yuna pushed him away. "Alright, I'll tell him to come over and chat a bit longer then." Hearing that, Yvan became helpless. He pulled her into his arms. "I was just joking. I didn't want that to happen, either." Yuna smirked. Knowing that she only said that to upset him, Yvan said impatiently, "You really want to see me suffer, don't you?" "Is it too much for you then?" "Of course not. You can do anything you want to me," Yvan said lovingly. Right then, Yuna's phone rang. "It's Carl. Let me answer the call." Hearing that name, Yvan was once again frustrated. Compared to Ashton, Carl was an even bigger competition. Carl was the one who could threaten Yvan's place in Yuna's heart. "Carl." Hearing Yuna's tone when she spoke to Carl, Yvan wished he could end the call for her. After that, he'd find the nearest hotel and give this woman a good punishment. But he couldn't. He could only hold it in. "Are you doing well in Jefton State?" Carl asked. "Yes, I am." "I
Although Arthur explained everything to him, Jacob was still unwilling to accept the truth. He even denied it. Because of all the horrible things he did, Arthur eventually told Yvan to send Jacob to the cops. He'd be locked up in jail for his whole life. Arthur had no regrets. He could only blame himself for not teaching his child well. Yvan didn't ask Arthur too much about it. He followed Arthur's instructions and sent Jacob to jail. This matter was then settled. Yvan decided to hide Jacob's identity so that this incident wouldn't get out. It was also to prevent the Jenkins family from being the talk of town. Arthur allowed him to do so. …The fact that Yvan and Yuna had made up was sudden and surprising for everyone. They were curious about what happened between those two. Since Yuna was back in Jefton State, she decided to meet up with Ashton. "Do you really have to see him?" Yvan asked. "Don't forget about your promise," Yuna reminded. Yvan could only listen t
Seeing his reaction, Arthur was utterly disappointed. "That's what you want to believe." Arthur sighed and said, "Forget it. It was me who didn't take everything into consideration and caused you to misunderstand us. "You always thought that your mother and I side with Felix because he's weaker than you. But you're wrong. We raised both of you equally well. But you weren't willing to work hard. "Felix said he's physically weak, so he had to study harder than you. He wanted to support you and guide you while you inherit the family company." "No way!" Jacob's eyes were bloodshot. His mind went blank because of what his father said. But Arthur wasn't done talking. Standing in front of Jacob, he said, "You're the one who plotted the car accident against Felix and Yvan, weren't you?" "That's right." "You're so foolish. Felix has been weak since birth. They only managed to bring Yvan into this world through countless IVF rounds."His health has worsened since earlier on, but h
In the Jenkins Residence study, Jacob was tied onto a chair after being brought there from abroad. Facing Arthur, who was standing across from him, he had no trace of fear or guilt. Instead, there was only resentment. He looked as if he wished he could murder Arthur now. Sneering, he said, "Now that your children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren are here, you're probably over the moon, Father." Arthur had a serious look as he stared at Jacob. Walking toward him, Arthur sent a few slaps across his face. "You useless piece of trash. How dare you speak to me like that?" Bending his head, Jacob howled, "Why can't I say that? You're the one who abandoned me back then, weren't you?" Impatient, Arthur said, "Ask yourself if I was the one who abandoned you or if you chose to leave us!" Jacob continued to yell, "Wasn't it you who sided with Felix back then? If not, would I have wanted to leave?" Arthur was so mad that he clutched his chest and panted. Pointing at Jac
After half a month, they boarded the flight back to Jefton State. All this while, Yvan and the kids had been getting along. Their relationship seemed like one between normal families. The kids watched as their parents sat closely with each other. They then turned their heads away. Natalie asked with a soft voice, "Nathaniel, are you planning to let Daddy know about how you've taken so much of his money back then?" Crossing his arms, Nathaniel said, "He's rich anyway. He doesn't have to be bothered by the amount of money that I took him for." Giggling, Natalie said, "You don't dare to tell him, do you?" Nathaniel kept his chin up and said, "There's nothing I should be afraid of." "Don't worry. I'll side with you. If Daddy bullies Mommy again, you should steal tens of billions of money from him." "Smart girl." …Finally, they arrived at Jefton State. Harry and the others had been waiting for them at the airport. When they saw Yuna and the kids coming out, Sherry and
After that, Yuna and the kids had been accompanying Yvan in the hospital for rehab. At the same time, Master Eastin was discharged. "Are you planning to bring Natalie and Nathaniel to Jefton State after he recovers?" Master Eastin asked. "Yeah, I'll deal with the last bit of things here. I'll still head back to Phoenix City after that," Yuna explained. "I can't just leave my work at the research center behind." "Since you've made up with that brat, you should think about what's going to happen next. Don't rush things just so you can return to the research center and work," Master Eastin said with a smile. "Those are two different matters." With a determined look, she said, "It's impossible for me to give up on my career because of anyone." Satisfied, Master Eastin nodded. "That's what we're talking about." Yuna smiled a little and said, "Master Eastim, do you really have to go back to Phoenix City now?" "I left a bunch of problems behind when I was taken away. I have to