Stephen got out of bed and walked out of the bedroom. From a distance, he saw the curtains of the floor-to-ceiling window fluttering in the wind. Yvonne was wearing a robe and leaning against the railing, revealing her fair legs.Although Stephen approached quietly, Yvonne still managed to notice him. She spoke into the phone, saying, "Okay, I got it. You should continue resting." Then she hastily ended the call.She turned around and smiled at Stephen. "Why did you wake up so early?""Who were you talking to on the phone?""Grandfather," said Yvonne as she shrugged her shoulders helplessly.Philip was used to waking up very early because he tended to sleep less, and he'd also had something on his mind today. However, Yvonne was sleep deprived; she'd only had a few hours of sleep. When she'd walked out of the bedroom, she hadn't even been able to keep her eyes open.She'd stood on the balcony to enjoy the breeze while answering Philip's call, and her mind had gradually become cle
It was the first time Stephen had stepped into Anderson Group in five years, and even the receptionists in the lobby almost didn't recognize him. Several female receptionists were shocked as they looked at Stephen and Julian, who took the president's elevator.Why was Mr. Anderson back? Wasn't he blind?Stephen proceeded to attend the Monday meeting with the board. The meeting room door swung open, drawing everyone's attention. Everyone was stunned when they saw Stephen, and they had a mixture of different expressions plastered on their faces.Noah clenched his hand on the table tightly before quickly releasing it as he plastered a smile on his face.He stood up and said, "Stephen, I thought you needed a few more days to rest. If I'd known you were coming today, I would have postponed the meeting."Stephen walked past Noah and sat at the head of the table. "It's not too late for me to join the meeting. You guys continue the discussion; I'll listen." With that, the atmosphere in th
Meanwhile, in Anderson Mansion, Camille could only stay quiet for one night in the attic. At the crack of dawn the next day, she banged on the door, wanting to see Charles.Elizabeth couldn’t take it anymore and berated Philip for causing this mess before screaming for someone to get Charles.The moment Charles got to the attic and opened the door, Camille flung herself at him. "Where is Conan? How is he?""He’s already been sent to the school. The teachers and the staff are looking after him. He’ll be fine."They called it a school, but it was actually a learning facility for people with special needs. In truth, it was more like an institute. They had come to take him during the weekend, when Conan just happened to be at home.Conan had already been unstable at the time. His emotions had spiraled out of control that day, and he'd gotten worse after being forcibly sent back to school. According to the teachers, he'd refused to eat or take his medication. He'd even spouted nonsense
That night, Yvonne had dinner with Xavier.Besides her reluctance to sit with him, the restaurant he'd picked was luxurious, and even the food had been catered to her tastes. While Yvonne was still reveling in the lovely aftertaste of the desserts, the conniving smile on Xavier’s face as he scrolled on his phone went unnoticed."So I hear that Stephen has gone back to Anderson Group?" Stephen leaned forward, tapping his fingers on the table as if to draw Yvonne’s attention.Yvonne glanced at him. "Stephen’s sight recovering and him returning to Anderson Group is such big news. Do you really need me to confirm that?"The Andersons were the most elite family in Northerna City. The smallest movement on their end could cause shockwaves through the entire city, much less the return of an esteemed figure. Everyone was definitely talking about Stephen.Xavier was just asking a rhetorical question.He smiled. "I’m just curious about his eyesight. He recovered so suddenly.""Luck was on
Hearing the whistles from all around, Yvonne began regretting following Xavier to this place.Taking advantage of the chaos, Xavier held Yvonne’s hand. "Why is it so lively here today?"Yvonne frowned. She tried to break free of his grasp, but it was tight. Just as she was considering which one of his fingers to break, she heard Stephen’s voice."It’s my party tonight. Is Yvonne coming here so late to embarrass me?"Yvonne was dazed. What party?Stephen’s gaze flickered over their hands. Coldly, he said, "I couldn’t even invite her, but you could, Mr. Robinson." Every word of his was a blade stabbing through Yvonne’s flesh.She wanted to cry. Would she ever have a chance to explain herself? This was all a misunderstanding.Xavier smirked. "Apologies. We had dinner before coming here. We certainly are late. I’ll take three shots to make up for it."Dinner? Stephen sneered inwardly. So, had Yvonne declined his invitation to eat with another man?When Yvonne caught Stephen’s glar
The whole way back, Stephen refused to communicate.When they reached Oceania Villa, he dragged her out of the car like a dog. Yvonne grew frustrated at once. "Stephen, all I did was have dinner with Xavier. Do you have to be this angry? If you touch me like that again, I’ll come at you!""I’d like to see you come at me." Stephen released his grip, unbuttoning his shirt. Then he rolled his sleeves up slowly and stepped towards her.Yvonne didn't back down. She kicked off her heels and prepared to fight him. If he refused to listen, she would fight him until he'd had his fill.Right at that moment, Tabitha ran out in a panic. "Madam! Mr. Anderson! You’re back! Your father has been waiting for a long time."Stephen’s gaze darkened. What was Charles doing here?Yvonne was perplexed, too. She was about to take a look, but Stephen barricaded her with his arm. He ordered Julian, "Lock her up in the basement.""I …" Julian watched uneasily as Stephen walked away. He looked at Yvonne wi
Moonlight shone softly through the orchard into the house. In the haze of light and dark, Yvonne saw a pair of eyes staring coldly at her."Stephen, it’s late at night. What the fuck are you on?""Do you know what happens to people who betray me?" Stephen slowly tightened his grip around her throat.Now that he'd realized that Yvonne could cure Conan, he didn’t want to keep her.Yvonne could sense the danger she was in and reacted naturally. Unfortunately, Stephen’s possessiveness was taking over, and he was drunk. He couldn’t tell how much force he was using. Her struggles only angered him, resulting in heavier punishment. His hand clasped around her neck, and he seemed to want to snap her in two.Yvonne knew what a murderous person looked like.Stephen wanted to kill her.Right before she suffocated, he finally let go.Yvonne immediately flipped him over and threw herself on the bed, gasping. Her chest heaved. Her throat was sore and tasted of blood, as if she'd swallowed san
Yvonne ran out from the backyard and climbed over the wall, landing squarely on her feet. Like a sparrow, she ran off swiftly in glee. The six-foot-tall walls weren't enough to keep her shut in.Little did she know that Stephen, who was standing on the second-floor balcony, had seen everything.She was truly uncontrollable and uncontainable.Julian stood behind Stephen in bewilderment. How could Mrs. Anderson be so fearless of Mr. Anderson?"Mr. Anderson, do you want me to send people out to catch her?""No." Stephen retracted his gaze. "Get someone to follow her and see what she’s up to."Julian nodded. "Okay."…Once out of Oceania Villa, Yvonne hailed a cab and went to the address that Rachel had sent her, which was a hotel. Rachel had probably been working when she was dumped.When Yvonne walked in, Rachel leapt into her arms in tears.People walked to and fro in the hall. On top of that, Rachel was a public figure. Yvonne was afraid of attracting people’s attention. So s