Marlene couldn't help but feel perplexed upon seeing Zoey. "What do you want?"As the eldest daughter-in-law, she was used to putting up airs and had completely forgotten about the last time Zoey had warned her.Zoey wasn't bothered about her attitude at all. "I was just here to visit Malcolm, Marlene. Is he doing alright now?"Marlene had plenty to talk about when it came to her son. She sat up and said, "He went to kindergarten today. The doctor said that we have to keep a close eye on him because of his previous frostbite encounter."She then sighed and continued, "Malcolm is my only son. What should I do if anything happens to him?""Oh dear, how did Yvette even raise her son? How could he trap Malcolm in the garden maze for a night? He's so cruel despite his young age." Zoey then continued, "I couldn't imagine such a mother is actually expecting twins again."Her key point was that it would be hard for Malcolm to take over Lane Group smoothly in the future now.Marlene wasn
At that moment, someone stepped forward—it was Anne.She had a determined gaze when she said, "I support you, Ms. Snyder. I'll definitely vote for you!"The other mothers quickly followed Anne's fearless support. They were long tired of Marlene's bossy and arrogant behavior as the president.Everything went on exceptionally smoothly, yet Yvette still felt something was off as she headed back.However, she didn't think much about the other mothers as she was still figuring out how to send Carla away."How should I make her leave?" Yvette mumbled as she closed her eyes.She woke up at 8:30 am and started getting sleepy again by noon.Ray was driving when he heard her words. He couldn't help but ask, "Make who leave?"Yvette replied, "Carla, the nutritionist Madam Shannon sent over."She then asked Ray to stop for lunch before heading back. She couldn't help but to complain about Carla to Ray during lunch.Ray gave it some thought before saying, "It's easy to solve this."Yvett
Carla immediately went over and said, "Mrs. Lane is currently having dinner in the kitchen. Just let me know if you need anything.""Kitchen?" Xavier felt perplexed. "What is she doing eating in the kitchen? Get her to come out."He wondered if she was hiding in the kitchen and eating separately because she didn't want to eat the carrots."Back where I'm from, it's customary for men and women to eat separately, Mr. Lane," Carla replied.Xavier was stunned. Even Noah was in disbelief. Was this woman still living in the mid-20th century?Carla continued to refill Xavier's plate. "Don't worry, Mr. Lane. I've prepared many dishes for Mrs. Lane.""So the dishes here—" Before he could even finish his sentence, she continued, "I prepared all of them."Xavier's expression darkened instantly. However, he chose not to argue with someone much older than him. He just said, "Have Yvette come and eat here."He wasn't expecting Yvette to actually listen to Carla's words."That's not approp
Yvette quickly said, "Haven't I told you that you can't move the furniture, Carla? Xav couldn't see, so he would stumble and fall if you moved the furniture."Yet you refused to listen to me and insisted on moving the chairs. Now you made Xav walk into them."Carla was stunned. When she came back to her senses, she immediately retorted, "Weren't you the one who—"Yvette interrupted her and said, "I always made sure that any moved tables or chairs would be returned to their original positions. You were the one who refused to listen to me and insisted on moving them."I know you only take instructions from Madam Shannon, but shouldn't you be considerate of Xav as well?"Noah immediately added, "Would you take responsibility for it if my dad fell?"Carla's expression changed. She couldn't even argue back as she watched them talk over her.Xavier could tell something was off, yet he chose not to call them out. Instead, he indulged in Yvette's little scheme and said, "You can go back
Without Carla around, Yvette slept well into the next day. She got up to compose some songs and read as she rested.She had nothing much to do now except to wait for the lawsuit against Yara and Terrence, as well as the election for the parents' committee's president the next Monday.Yvette's leisurely afternoon was interrupted by a call from the detention center. They told her that Yara wanted to meet her."Got it." She ended the call and headed over to the detention center. She arrived there an hour later.Yvette initially thought that Yara was living miserably, but she saw that her appearance was unchanged. In fact, Yara was even sporting a new hairstyle."Why did you ask for me?" Yvette asked indifferently.Yara was unfeeling when she saw the scar on Yvette's face. She did not beat around the bush and said, "How much do I need to pay for you to drop the lawsuit?"Yvette replied, "Of course it would be the entirety of Dad's inheritance.""Are you kidding me? Half of your fat
When one heard their own biological mother curse them with a hellish life, it would feel like they'd been stabbed with a knife before it was twisted further in.Yvette maintained a calm demeanor and showed no discomfort. However, she felt a dull ache in her chest that was hard to explain.She forced a smile and said, "You should be thinking about how to spend the rest of your life in jail, Madam Yara."Oh, and also how you and your daughter, Zoey, will live from now on after I get Dad's inheritance back. I know that everything the Yandell family has now was largely built on the foundation left by Snyder Group in the past."After that, Yvette ignored Yara's furious glare and stood up to leave. She had barely stepped away when she heard a loud crash from behind her.She turned around and saw Yara falling from the chair. Her eyes were rolled back, her hands were clutching at her abdomen, and her legs were twitching uncontrollably.Yvette was taken aback as she looked at Yara. She wo
Yvette instructed Matthew to keep a close eye on Yara's next steps. She wouldn't let Yara off easily unless she had late-stage cancer.Once she returned, she also requested for Ray to investigate James' car accident from years ago.Although Matthew had mentioned that most of the evidence was gone after all these years, Yvette still wanted to know the truth and get a definitive answer.She collapsed onto the couch after she was done with everything. She couldn't fall asleep despite her exhaustion; her mind was too much of a mess for her to relax.She recalled James' kind face when he sang praises about Yara and told her how much Yara had loved him when Yvette was younger. Yvette felt bitterness in her mouth and hugged a throw pillow tightly in her arms. She remained in the same position and lay on the couch until she eventually fell asleep.Upon noticing that she was asleep, Wendy took a blanket to cover her up.Noah wouldn't be returning tonight since his kindergarten had arran
Yvette was stunned. Her face flushed red when she realized what he was talking about.Xavier immediately pulled away when she loosened her grip."Don't fall asleep on the couch next time. It's not hard to walk back to the room yourself!" He restrained himself, keeping his voice neither too cold nor too warm.They were still fighting after all, and she hadn't apologized to him until now.Yvette knew that Xavier was concerned about her. She nodded and replied, "Alright, sorry for troubling you. You should go get some rest as well."After that, she slipped back under the blanket.Xavier didn't go to bed. After stepping out, he first got Mark to find out what Yvette had been up to today that had affected her so much. He only went to wash up after that.Mark was frustrated that his quiet moment with his girlfriend had been interrupted by Xavier. He would definitely ask for a raise soon.It wasn't like he did the investigation himself anyway. He instructed his subordinates to check t
When Jeana found out, she clicked her tongue and said, "How shameless. She's already divorced from Xav and yet is still sleeping together."Yvette heard murmuring outside and got up to check it out. She saw Jeana and a few maids badmouthing her.She was speechless. What could Xavier possibly do to her in his current state?"You don't like me sleeping with Xavier. How about you take my place?" Yvette stood upstairs and spoke loudly.Upon hearing this, Jeana's expression shifted immediately.If she were to sleep next to Xavier, she definitely wouldn't live to see the sunrise tomorrow."I'm not like you. I'm not married to Xav yet, so nothing will happen between us," Jeana said with feigned innocence.Yvette laughed. "Then, after you marry him, would you dare to share a bed with him and have something happen?"Jeana was at a loss for words once again. She stopped talking, went back to her room, and slammed the door shut.She couldn't wait to hear Yvette's screams tonight.During
Kiki sat beside him and asked, "What exactly happened? Why was Mr. Shaw Senior so angry a couple of days ago, and what's going on with Xavier?""Just know that while I'm not a saint, I'm not a terribly wicked person either. But Jeremiah is a wolf in sheep's clothing, so make sure Yvette stays cautious," Tristan advised.Kiki rolled her eyes at him."As far as I know, Jeremiah has always been kind to Yvvy. When they were young, he often helped her and stood up for her when she was bullied. But you, when she just married Xavier, you were the one who bullied her the most!"Tristan was momentarily at a loss for words.That was because Kiki was right in pointing out that Tristan used to frequently bully Yvette.Yvette's hearing had worsened in both ears, and she currently relied on hearing aids until now.Tristan was filled with regret, and he understood that he could never make things right with Yvette. He had been researching ways to treat mild hearing loss but hadn't made much pro
Yvette shook her head and said, "Not yet. His condition is still very unstable. Once Dad's health improves, I'll take you and Zachary to see him."Noah nodded obediently and said, "Alright. Go ahead. Ms. Wendy and Lily are at home. I'll be good.""Okay."Yvette listened to what Noah said and felt genuinely gratified. She was really thankful to have two such thoughtful children at such a young age.After soothing Noah, Yvette had the driver drive to the manor.She had just arrived and saw the nurses and doctor forcibly administering an injection to Xavier."What kind of injection is this?" Yvette immediately stepped forward."It's a sedative," Nathaniel replied with a stern expression. "Mr. Lane lost control again earlier and started hitting people."Yvette frowned. "Didn't I tell you? If he has an episode, just call me, and I'll come over right away."Nathaniel feigned a helpless look at Yvette. "That won't do. When Mr. Lane gets violent, he doesn't hold back at all. If we don
Yvette immediately understood what Jacqueline meant. "Thank you so much. I'll cover all your losses personally.""You don't have to. Just continue working with me when you're in charge in the future."Jacqueline realized that Yvette was genuinely kind-hearted. In their collaboration, she found that she got a fair deal and even made more profit compared to working with others."Okay." Yvette didn't exchange any more pleasantries with her after that.Today's parent meeting had unexpectedly helped Yvette solve a big problem.She finally breathed a sigh of relief. She could now take a proper rest.First, she took care of Noah, and then she planned to go to the manor to visit Xavier.At home, Noah had already learned from Zachary's investigation that the manor was private property belonging to Jeremiah."Zac, I feel like it's not really a good thing for Mom, but if she wants to be with Jeremiah, I'll support her."Noah rested his head on his hand and said, "But Jeremiah is already
Anne, thinking about her child at home, said, "I need to go back and check on my kid too."As the three people got ready to leave, Elena hesitated and stayed behind.Once they left, a few of the other moms also decided to leave.The remaining people seemed to want to get on Marlene's good side.Marlene also knew of this and told them, "Zayden will be returning to the main headquarters of Titan Corporation very soon.""Really? To what position?" Mia asked.Marlene smiled and said, "It has to be a high-ranking position.""Congratulations are definitely in order. Once Mr. Zayden returns to work at the headquarters, could you possibly help make some introductions?" Mia tentatively suggested.Elena made a point to remember everything that happened here so she could tell Yvette all about it.Elena felt that even if Yvette and Xavier were divorced, Yvette's life wouldn't be any worse than Marlene'sShe was determined to become friends with Yvette again, and she believed she was maki
Upon learning of the situation, Jeremiah instructed Nathaniel to keep a close watch on Xavier's every move, especially when he was with Yvette.Nathaniel said, "Yvette also wants Mr. Xavier to be able to go out for walks."Jeremiah paused before replying, "As long as he doesn't leave the manor, he can go for a walk."Yvette could look at Xavier at any moment, and Jeremiah didn't want Yvette to have a negative impression of him."Understood."…As the end of the month approached at Titan Corporation, those with the lowest sales would be fired.Division Five had been performing well, but unfortunately, there were issues with the accounts. If the upper management or shareholders found out, it could become a significant problem.At that time, it was likely that Division Five, who were suspected of fraud, would be fired.Yvette had already arranged for someone to look into this matter, focusing on who has been in close contact with Marlene or Division One recently.However, there
Jeana stopped talking after that. If Shannon were to see hers hurting Xavier, not only would the idea of them getting married be out of the question, but she would definitely be kicked out.Yvette couldn't be bothered to continue the conversation and said, "In the future, be more careful. If it happens again, it won't just end with a slap."She returned to her room to continue resting.The next day, when morning came, Xavier was still asleep.The doctor came to give him a medical check-up.The doctor said, "Most of Mr. Lane's physical injuries have healed, but the brain damage is something that won't recover in this lifetime."Yvette listened with a worried expression on her face.Before, it was just that Xavier couldn't see. Now, he had turned into a fool.Although he was once a favored and exceptionally talented person, his current life of his was incredibly difficult.Nathaniel escorted the doctor out, leaving only Yvette and Xavier in the room. Yvette was about to go to w
Yvette quietly peeked through the crack in the door and saw that Xavier was still lying in bed. His eyes were still closed.He hadn't woken up at all. He must have been having a nightmare just now.Yvette finally felt relieved enough to go back in and tucked the covers back around him, teasing him as she did so, "Look at you in your current state, yet you've got beautiful women eager to marry you. You're really lucky."After finishing speaking, she thought it was getting late and decided to go back to her room to rest.Suddenly, Xavier's large hand grasped her wrist tightly.Yvette's pupils constricted. She thought Xavier had woken up, so she immediately called out to him. "Xavier..."Xavier, however, let go of her.Yvette's eyes were filled with disappointment as she gently placed his hand down."I'll see you again tomorrow."Yvette then went back to her room to sleep.In the early hours of the morning, the sky was exceptionally dark. Yvette was a light sleeper and had a vag
"It's so late. It can't be good, right?" Nathaniel said, standing in front of Yvette.Yvette asked, puzzled, "What's not good?""I'm just concerned about your safety," Nathaniel explained.Yvette stepped past him and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of myself."She quickly walked toward Xavier's room.Nathaniel assumed that Xavier would not wake up now, so he didn't stop her again.In the spacious bedroom, Xavier lay quietly on the bed with his eyes tightly shut. He didn't appear to be sleeping normally.Yvette closed the door before walking to his side."Xavier," she called out.The person on the bed showed no signs of movement.Yvette sat beside him on the bed and pulled the covers aside a little to look at him, only to discover that he was covered in injuries.It looked like he was hit with a stick, leaving bruises all over. It seemed really painful.Yvette looked around, found a medical kit, picked it up, and began to tend to his wounds.What she didn't know was that