Chapter 146

At Dewberry Manor, Xavier was still awake when Yvette got home. He was dressed in a pair of dark-colored pajamas and was currently seated on the couch.

His gaze fell on her as she walked in. "Did you have fun today?"

"It was okay," she responded.

He got up, and his towering figure cast a shadow over her. "I heard from Daphne that you wanted to trade me for ten billion dollars."

Yvette choked. Why was he asking if he already knew?

"No, I didn't."

"Really?" He leaned toward her.

Yvette instinctively took a step back. "First of all, you should know that I'm not on good terms with Daphne. Why would I ask her for ten billion in exchange for you?

"Besides, I didn't even take your mother's check. So, why would I go out of my way to do this?"

Xavier let her finish, but he wasn't convinced.

There was no other way Daphne would have let him see that exchange earlier today. Yvette had probably found out about her scheme—that was the only possible explanation.

"Is there anything else?"