"Don't worry. My child will never be a part of this family. I'll be grateful to you if you can persuade Xavier to divorce me quickly," Yvette replied with a smile.Shannon's face turned livid at Yvette's retort. "Rest assured. Once Xav regains his memory, he will definitely divorce you even without my persuasion!"Shannon had initially wanted to probe about Zachary, but she lost the will to continue. She set aside what she was doing and left in a huff.Seeing Shannon leave with a sour expression, Zoey approached Yvette, pretending to be concerned. "Are you okay?"She had two goals—to get information about her future mother-in-law from Yvette and to create a good image in front of others.To Zoey's surprise, Yvette only said two words."I'm fine."Feeling unsatisfied, Zoey pressed on. "Is Madam Shannon difficult to get along with?""I don't really know," Yvette replied dismissively.Zoey didn't expect such coldness from Yvette. Eventually, she decided to drop her pretense. "Yve
If Xavier's eyesight had been fine, Zayden wouldn't have dared to flirt with Yvette. Honestly, Zayden had been smitten by her beauty from the moment he saw her at her wedding to Xavier. She was an absolute beauty.Somehow, the marriage had only added a new allure to her."Zayden, please have some respect," Yvette reminded coldly.Zayden mistook her attitude for shyness and continued, "Xavier is a worthless cripple now. He doesn't deserve you. Be my woman in secret, and I will treat you well."Yvette couldn't believe there was such an outrageous person in the Lane family who would say such things to his cousin's wife during an engagement party. She didn't bother responding and walked away.However, Zayden was persistent. He followed her and even started to get physical by grabbing her.With others around, Yvette hadn't wanted to create a scene at first. But when he touched her, she shook him off and shouted, "Get lost!"Zayden was instantly enraged. "What are you acting like a
Jeremiah was about to speak when Xavier walked right past him. He quickly asked the maid who had been inside what had happened."Mr. Zayden got drunk, and he harassed Ms. Yvette. Mr. Xavier had him thrown into the river."Zayden had harassed Yvette?Jeremiah's eyes grew cold. "And no one stopped him?"The maid shook her head. Facing the normally gentle Jeremiah, she explained, "No one dared to stop him. Everyone was scared.""And Zoey?"The maid scratched her head. "She must not have seen it happen."Jeremiah immediately understood what was going on. How could she not have seen it? She simply didn't want to get involved. He already didn't care much for Zoey, but now he felt a growing sense of disgust. How could Zoey pretend to not notice an incident like this at their engagement party?…Yvette followed Xavier back to their place. Knowing she was traumatized, Xavier held her tightly. "You don't have to go to places like that anymore. Just stay at home."Yvette was feeling a
Viola reassured Yvette that her health had improved recently and asked her not to worry. Yvette then called Noah. However, the nurse informed her that he was already asleep. When she called Zachary, the video connected, revealing a lavishly decorated children's room. "Zac?"Zachary appeared on the screen in a neatly tailored little suit, looking like a miniature adult. "Sorry, Mom. I was busy just now.""Are you at Kiki's house?" Yvette asked.Zachary nodded and then added, "To be precise, it's the house Kiki's father gifted to me."Michael was very fond of Zachary, so much so that he wanted to take the moon from the sky for him. At the moment, Michael was still urging Zachary to continue their chess session.Zachary had only been on the call with Yvette for a while when Michael called out, "Zac, who are you talking to? Come and continue the game with me."Hearing this, Zachary had to apologize and say goodbye to Yvette. To be honest, he had been preoccupied lately. Michael not
Kiki had never expected that Michael and Archibald would decide on her marriage with just a few words. She knew she had no right to refuse, so she could only accept it."Let me make it clear—Zac is not his son. Don't blame me if I get kicked out later.""Nonsense. Buy yourself some nice clothes tomorrow. Now get out. Don't bother me and Zac while we're playing chess."Michael wished he didn't have his daughter around so that he could focus solely on raising his smart grandson.Kiki left, feeling dejected. Worried that Yvette might not be aware of the situation, she called the latter and let her know so that she could be prepared.…After the incident with Zayden, Yvette didn't go to help with the engagement preparations again. Shannon didn't say anything either—she believed what happened in the family should stay in the family. Zayden was still in the hospital. As for the official reason, the Lanes lied that he had accidentally fallen into the river.Yvette sat leisurely on th
Luke knew Yvette was a wonderful woman, but unfortunately, she had married Xavier and joined the Lane family. Being someone who didn't like to manage things, Luke had let Xavier and Shannon handle everything at home."I hope you and Xav get along," Luke commented sincerely. He clearly lacked the skills for sweet talk and spoke directly.Yvette nodded.After Luke left, Yara and Terrence arrived early as well. Yara, dressed in luxurious clothes, was holding Lawrence's arm, her face beaming as she smiled. She didn't miss a chance to tell familiar faces that the one getting engaged today was her daughter.Yvette remembered how Yara had thrown out a sarcastic remark amidst others' well wishes during her own engagement to Xavier."Marrying into the Lane family is a step up for us. Can Yvette handle it? If she can't, won't she just end up divorced?"Unexpectedly, Yara's words had come true; Yvette and Xavier were indeed on the verge of divorce now.Xavier was nowhere to be found; he
After the engagement party began, Zoey took the stage to thank her relatives. When she mentioned her mother, Yara's eyes sparkled. She was just about to step forward when Yvette kindly held her back."The Lane family invited Gemma Zelnik, her biological mother."Having helped to organize the engagement party, Yvette was familiar with the ceremony's proceedings.Yara's expression instantly changed with those words. Zoey had told her yesterday that Gemma wouldn't come and that she would be introduced to everyone as Zoey's mother.Yara thought Yvette was lying, but then she saw Gemma, who had short hair and was dressed in a standard dress, stepping into view and walking toward Zoey.Gemma had average looks, but her whole demeanor exuded competence and intelligence. Those were qualities that Yara, who had lived a life of luxury, lacked. Gemma was also somewhat famous internationally. Upon Gemma's arrival, Zoey's eyes filled with admiration and pride. Compared to the insincere treatm
"Why are you being so sarcastic? Aren't we also your family? Don't you want a strong family to support you, just like Zoey?" Terrence was getting agitated.A strong family to support her? Yvette found Terrence laughable."Wasn't the Snyder family powerful enough when Dad had just passed away? What support did you provide me?" she asked mockingly.If Terrence hadn't been foolish enough to violate the agreements between the Snyders and the Lanes by secretly transferring what was meant to be her wedding gifts, Xavier wouldn't have been so disgraced, nor would he have taken it out on her. If it hadn't been for Terrence, she wouldn't have been rendered unable to hold her head high in front of the Lanes.When Terrence was once again rebuffed by Yvette, he raised his hand as if to strike her. However, he could only gingerly let his hand fall when he remembered Tristan's warning from a few days ago."No matter what, we share the same bloodline. You can't just stand by and watch what bel
When Yvette heard what Jeremiah said, she shook her head, saying, "I always thought he didn't love me, but it was only after he repeatedly put himself in danger to save me that I realized he had feelings for me."I originally planned to stay with him just because of the kids, but somehow, over time, I started to like him a little."As Jeremiah listened, his gentle eyes held indecipherable emotions in them.What Yvette was talking about could be summed up in a few words—she developed feelings over time.He suddenly started coughing heavily."Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Yvette asked.Jeremiah waved his hand. Once his coughing had eased a bit, he picked up his flask and took a sip of warm water. "It's nothing, just an old issue," he said.As he spoke, the driver drove into the estate.This area was quite remote, with people stationed all around. If there was any sign of activity or disturbance, Jeremiah would know about it immediately."This is it. Let's go,
"Understood. I'll go over right now," Yvette replied.After Yvette followed Jackie upstairs, Marlene scoffed. "How shameless. Has she forgotten that Jeremiah is Xavier's brother?"Jeana also came over to snoop around."Marlene, why bother getting upset over someone like her? She's long lost all sense of shame."Marlene was in a great mood after hearing someone else criticize Yvette alongside her."Jeana, don't worry. In a few days, I'll speak well of you in front of Grandpa. Since Xavier is divorced, he needs a woman by his side to take charge."Jeana looked gratefully at her, "Thank you, Marlene."Right now, Jeana felt especially grateful, but she didn't realize that soon, she would deeply regret it.…Meanwhile, Yvette arrived at the CEO's office on the top floor. After knocking and receiving permission, Yvette entered the office.Jeremiah was sitting in front of his computer, deeply engrossed in his work. When he heard her enter, he looked up at her.Yvette dressed simply
After Xavier was taken away, Tristan and Mark frantically searched everywhere but couldn't find Jeremiah, that lunatic.The main problem was that they were both seriously injured and could only rely on their subordinates to find help."If something happens to Xav, I will never forgive myself." Tristan felt especially guilty, wondering why he hadn't been more cautious.He had been too arrogant.Mark, being a bit more rational than him, said, "Mr. Shaw, since we haven't heard any bad news about Mr. Lane, I assume everything is fine with him.""What do you mean?" Tristan asked."If I were Jeremiah and wanted to frame us for Mr. Lane's death, I definitely wouldn't drag it out," Mark replied.Both of them were currently in a lot of pain, and even simple conversations were very difficult for them.So, after talking for a bit, they took another break.Unfortunately, Mark's phone kept persistently ringing. He saw that Lillian was calling, but he didn't dare answer. He was worried that
Jeremiah gradually tightened his grip. Once Xavier died, he could claim that Tristan and Mark were responsible for secretly harming Xavier.No one knew what kind of surgery they had performed on Xavier, only that it ultimately led to his death."Xavier, don't blame me. If you want to blame anyone, blame yourself. You just had to fight with me over everything," Jeremiah said as he covered Xavier's mouth and nose. "When I met Yvvy, I thought I finally had something you didn't, but even she was taken away by you."It's bad enough you took her from me, but you won't even let me move on! Do you have any idea how much it hurts to see you two together every day, especially knowing she's pregnant with your children?"Jeremiah's eyes were slightly reddened."Now, it's all good. With you gone from this world, I'll take good care of Yvette for you."He seemed to have deliberately emphasized the word "Yvette". He didn't know if Xavier was aware of it, but it just felt incredibly satisfying!
Yvette saw that the call was disconnected and decided not to worry about Xavier anymore.…On the other end, Mark stood outside the ICU ward. Up until now, Xavier still hadn't woken up.Tristan came over and checked all the indicators. "There's nothing wrong, so why hasn't he woken up yet?""Mr. Shaw, do you think Mr. Lane might never wake up?" There was a look of concern in Mark's eyes as he asked that. He couldn't believe that the person he had always followed would leave in such a way."Don't overthink it," Tristan said, giving him a pat on the shoulder.Suddenly, there was a noise from the outside."Who are you? This is a private hospital. No one else is allowed to be here.""How can you resort to violence?"There was the sound of things clattering, followed by the cries of pain from those in a fight.Tristan frowned. "Who is it? Do they have a death wish?"Mark was also in disbelief. Shortly afterward, they finally saw clearly who was approaching them.Jeremiah was s
Over at Snyder Residence, Yvette was woken up early by Kiki, who also informed her that there were negative rumors about Zoey circulating online."Yvvy, see, I told you that the media wouldn't easily let Zoey off the hook."Yvette read through them again.However, these news stories disappeared not long after they were published.While eating breakfast, Kiki frowned and said, "The speed at which trending articles change is just too fast.""That's the benefit of having money," Yvette said.Even the children knew about the trending articles being removed.Zachary had originally wanted to hack in further to make Zoey's news trend more frequently. Unfortunately, it seems they had figured out about the hacking attempts, so they fortified their firewall and posted someone to monitor the situation.If he hacked in again, there was a chance he might expose himself.Zachary decided to back off and settled for teaching Zoey a small lesson.…Yara was to be laid to rest today.Yvette
"We've found her, and we're currently figuring out how to obtain her biological sample," Elijah replied.Zoey was really anxious. She said, "Great. Once you've got it, come back as soon as you can.""Okay."Zoey hung up the phone and laid down to rest, but she just couldn't fall asleep.If Xandra really was Gemma's daughter, given Gemma's doting and overprotective nature, she would want to give half of everything she owned to Xandra.No, it wasn't just half. By then, Zoey might end up with nothing, and everything would go to Xandra.Zoey had a rough night and didn't sleep well, but fortunately, Elijah sent a message saying everything had been arranged. They were coming back today, so they could move forward with the examination earlier than planned.Just as things got settled over at Zoey's, online articles started trending elsewhere."Zoey Yandell is suspected to be the biological daughter of Yara Cadwell.""Zoey Yandell is unwilling to acknowledge her biological mother in or
"Fine, then. What a pity," Kiki said as she put down her phone.Yvette reassured her, saying, "There's nothing to feel bad about. What happened today was a warning to Zoey that I'm not someone to be messed with."Kiki nodded, saying, "Yes."They all understood that as long as Zoey was the Zelnik family's daughter, she would always have someone to protect her.Kiki said, "Gemma treats her adopted daughter so well. If she had her own kids, they'd definitely be happy too.""Yes, indeed."Yvette admired Zoey for having such a supportive mother who stood by her no matter what happened.Kiki asked, "Yvvy, have you ever thought about finding your biological mother?"She suddenly realized that many parents who abandoned their children might have done so because they had no other choice, or perhaps they did so for other reasons.Yvette shook her head. "I don't want to be disappointed again."Parents who could abandon their daughter at the orphanage probably didn't love her very much.
Kiki nodded and said, "Yes, it's them. They're incredibly arrogant. Just thinking about it still makes me really angry."Yvette picked up her phone and made a call. A bodyguard that was stationed nearby answered her.Kiki overheard her telling the person on the phone to isolate a few of them and beat them up."What do you mean?"Kiki still didn't understand what was happening.The driver started the car and drove them to a secluded location.Kiki then realized that all the people who had previously pushed her were now being cornered and beaten up."Yvvy, this is...""I can tolerate it if they bully me, but I can't stand it when they bully you," Yvette said, enunciating each word clearly.Kiki felt moved. She hugged Yvette tightly, saying, "Yvvy, you're amazing! My true love!"Yvette couldn't help but laugh. "Dummy. You're my best friend. You stood by me, so of course, I'll stand by you."She was no longer the person she once was, with nothing to her name. Yvette now had weal