Archibald got angry every time he thought about the fact that Clifford said Zachary wasn't Archibald's great-grandson.Kiki was surprised at how the conversation ended up discussing the topic of having great-grandchildren again.Meanwhile, Archibald had been coughing nonstop.Kiki quickly gave him a pat on the back, and soon Tristan came over as well."Honestly, you're not feeling well, and yet you still insist on coming out. Can't you just call me if there's anything?" Tristan asked with resignation.Archibald's coughing became more severe at that.Kiki glared at Tristan. "Can you talk less? Mr. Shaw Senior is already coughing like this. How can you be so heartless?"After she was done speaking, she comforted Archibald, "Mr. Shaw Senior, please don't be upset. It's my fault, along with Tristan. Besides a great-grandchild, is there anything else you would like? We'll do our best to make it happen. After all, didn't we agree that we would date first and then get married?"Archib
People like Zoey lacked the basic humanity. If Yara hadn't treated her well, cutting off their mother-daughter relationship would at least be somewhat understandable.But Yara's kindness toward her had been absolutely unconditional.Still, Zoey accepted the more powerful Gemma as her mother.Yvette didn't want to say much to her. "Weren't you the one who told me that blood ties can never be changed and that you have Yara's blood running through your veins?"Zoey was extremely upset when Yvette used Zoey's own words against her."Regardless of the situation, you need to tell Yara to drop the lawsuit! She doesn't have much time left, and if she's willing to drop it, my dad promises to take care of her affairs after she's gone," Zoey said.It seemed their entire family was ungrateful and heartless.Yvette didn't feel sympathy for Yara either and simply said, "Do whatever you want."She then hung up the phone right away.…Meanwhile, at Yandell Mansion, Lawrence couldn't help but
Jeremiah heard Yara's request and didn't immediately agree. Instead, he said, "You are Zoey's biological mother, which makes you my mother-in-law, and Lawrence is technically my father-in-law. It seems a bit inappropriate for you to have a lawsuit and ask me to get involved."Yara heard his answer but wasn't discouraged. She understood deep down the reason why Jeremiah came to see her, and it wasn't because of Zoey."The one I feel I have wronged the most in my life is Yvvy. It seems I can never atone for it. However, I will do everything in my power to reclaim what is rightfully mine. I want to make things right with Yvvy…" Yara said.Jeremiah quietly listened to her speak without responding.After they left the hospital, he said to Terrence, "Make sure to have someone keep a close watch on your mom for her safety during this period."Terrence was puzzled and asked, "Is something wrong?""All you have to do is follow my instructions," Jeremiah said."Alright."Terrence decided
There was no other reason for Yvette to react that way. It was just that after not seeing Yara for two weeks, it was as if she had become a completely different person.She was now extremely thin, so much so that she had to rely on the caretaker for support while walking. Every movement she made put her in a lot of pain.Among those present, there were also media personnel who had managed to blend in. When they saw Yara like this, they wondered where the charm she had back in the day went.If it weren't for the guilt she felt, Yara would never have shown up at such an event. Her sunken eyes turned toward the jury, and the first person she saw was her biological daughter, Zoey.Zoey met her gaze with no sympathy. There was only disdain and shock in her eyes."Why is Yara here?" she asked her assistant.The assistant shook his head and said, "I don't know.""You are all useless!" Yara said through gritted teeth. She quickly averted her gaze and gradually focused on Yvette's expres
Yvette found it particularly amusing as she listened to Yara's concerned words."You don't need to worry about that," Yvette said.After Yvette finished speaking, she got into her car and drove away without looking back. She thought something unexpected might happen today, but it turned out nothing did.Whenever she closed her eyes, she could hear Yara's worried voice in her mind, saying, "The weather's been getting colder lately. Make sure you and the kids take care of yourselves."She wasn't sure if Yara had truly changed or if it was just an act. Regardless of the truth, the hurt she experienced could never be undone in her lifetime.Yvette despised Yara more than anyone else."We've arrived," Ray said.In a daze, Yvette heard Ray's voice. She opened her eyes to find that she was already outside Dewberry Manor.Xavier had already returned and was sitting on the couch. He asked her, "How did it go?"Yvette sat next to him and said, "Not much. Just that the lawsuit was won, t
What did Xavier say? A temporary sense of infatuation?Yvette didn't know what sort of emotions to feel when she heard his response. She took a deep breath to calm herself down and asked, "Is something wrong with you?"Everything was going well before, and now there was suddenly a talk of divorce. She didn't believe there wasn't another reason behind it.Xavier coldly gazed at her as he said, "No."Yvette didn't want to talk to him anymore. She simply sat a distance away and lay down, trying to calm her emotions.The room suddenly fell into a deathly silence.Xavier didn't hear Yvette speak again and said, "I won't treat you unfairly. Think it over carefully."After he finished speaking, he stood up and headed upstairs.Yvette really felt like punching him right now. Truthfully, she felt there must be something wrong with him suddenly wanting a divorce like this.Yvette returned to her room and picked up her phone to call Mark.On the other end, Mark quickly answered. "Mrs. L
Xavier was caught off guard, and his whole body suddenly tensed up.Yvette slowly began to say, "People often talk about the 'seven-year itch.' Although we've been married for more than seven years, we've actually only spent less than a year together. Are you already losing interest in me?"She stood very close to Xavier, and as she spoke, her breath fell on his chest.Xavier forced himself to stay calm and said, "Stop messing around."He didn't even notice that his voice had become extremely hoarse when he spoke.Yvette looked up at him and could see his earlobes, which were so red they seemed like they were about to catch fire.No matter how much he lied, his physical reactions had already given him away."Are you really going to divorce me?" Yvette asked."Yes." Xavier took a step back and raised his hand to open the door for her.Yvette pretended to lose her balance and deliberately made the sound of someone about to fall. In the next moment, Xavier caught her once more.
The next day, Noah placed a hot water bottle in his bed early in the morning.When Yvette came to wake him up, she noticed his face was flushed."Noah..." she called softly.Noah slowly opened his eyes and said, "Mom.""Is there something wrong with your health?" Yvette asked, concern evident in her eyes.Noah nodded and said, "Mom, I feel a bit dizzy…"When Yvette heard Noah say he was feeling dizzy, she became very worried. "I will help you get dressed. We're going to the hospital right now."Noah had leukemia, so he could afford to delay addressing any other minor illnesses."Mom, I don't want to go to the hospital. Can I just stay at home and rest?""You can't. Your forehead is so hot," Yvette said as she touched Noah's forehead again.Noah explained, "I might have gotten caught in the rain a little yesterday. I just need some rest, and I'll be fine."Xavier heard the commotion and came over. "What's going on?" he asked.Right now, the most important thing was her son.
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