Colette shuddered in fear. Her reaction was more exaggerated than Yvette's. "What are you talking about? How could I have done such a thing? Why would I even do that?" Colette felt uneasy. She couldn't resist checking the others' reactions, and her palms were sweaty.Clutching her chest, she cried bitterly, "I love Zach wholeheartedly. Since childhood, it has been my dream to marry him. And now, it's finally coming true."I've been looking forward to this day for so long now. How could you say that I set you up with him at my engagement party? You're like a sister to me—my best friend—and Zach is my beloved. How can you do this to me?"Colette slumped to the floor as though her energy had been drained. She was so woeful she looked like she could faint at any time. Her act aroused sympathy.As Zachary looked at her, he suddenly found his conscience and felt guilty. Then, he glanced at Yvette and immediately looked elsewhere in fright.Yvette's face was bloody and horribly swollen
"I told you it wasn't me! Hah! Zachary Harper? Why would I sacrifice myself and the White family's reputation for him? Only a fool would adore him! No one decent will ever be interested in him."I came here because I trusted Colette. I was confident she wouldn't dare lie to me. She—" Like Yves, the others might think Yvette planned this to win Zachary over.The thought of that disgusted Yvette, and she almost blurted out her secret dealings with Colette.Frantically, Colette interrupted her by shouting, "Yvette!"Stunned, Yvette looked at Colette, who looked anxious. Yvette was satisfied with what she saw but came to her senses.She wondered if this had been Victoria's scheme to drive a wedge between her and Colette so that they turned on each other. If so, wouldn't she be falling for it if she told the truth? So, she stopped talking.Zachary looked at Colette thoughtfully.Several minutes later, the hotel manager brought the edited CCTV recordings to the room. Colette's makeup
Colette screamed, "You killed Yvonne, you murderer! What gives you the right to call me a pimp? You even planned to kill Victoria, but you were too incapable of carrying it out."You and your family are all murderers. All of you should pay with your lives. I'm telling the cops so they can put all of you in jail!""You bitch! I'll teach you for spouting nonsense!" Although Yvette was injured, she was well-trained. She was taller and stronger. After a while, she managed to hold Colette down.She covered Colette's mouth tightly with one hand and slapped her non-stop. She went all out, and Colette's dainty face started swelling within seconds.Colette tried to break free and retaliate with every ounce of strength. Veins bulged on her temple. Still, she failed.Yvette punched her, and Colette yelped in pain. At that instance, a sudden realization dawned on her. She opened her mouth and bit on Yvette's hand.She looked ferocious as she did so, and soon, her bite drew blood. Yvette's b
Elizabeth was glaring at Colette as well. Colette's heart sank deeper and deeper when she met her frosty gaze. As fast as she could, she crawled toward Elizabeth. She begged, "Grandma, although I'm not my mother's biological daughter, I see her as my mom all the same. You know how I've been treating her."Grandma, please. I've been calling you my grandmother for all these years. Mom wouldn't bear to be able to see me in this state if she were here!"Yvette didn't give Colette any chance to turn the tables. "Mrs. Warde Senior, don't be deceived. She's been obedient to Ginny, but it's not because she's grateful for Ginny's kindness. Instead, she's been using Ginny."She knows she's not related to the Warde family and only stands a chance if Ginny inherits the company. When she was detained for acting as a pimp, she asked me to go to Ginny so she could be released. For her sake, Ginny even knelt and begged me."Colette's head jerked toward her. "Shut up, Yvette White! Shut the hell
Benjamin had just left the room when he saw Elizabeth. She was standing near the window at the end of the corridor."Mrs. Warde Senior," he calmly called as he approached her.Elizabeth was wallowing in grief. She only came to her senses when Benjamin called her. Wiping her tears, she looked at him with her reddened eyes. She was weary and long past her prime.She seemed to have aged quickly within these few months. She looked older now compared to before Ginny and Colette returned to Youngville. Her lips quivered, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears. It was a heart-wrenching sight.However, Benjamin didn't feel moved in the slightest. "If Victoria were the one who came after you, would you've also put on this look so she softened and forgave you?"Elizabeth paused. Then, she replied woefully, "She's my only granddaughter. I'm old now and don't have many relatives left. So, of course, I hope she can forgive my mistakes. Otherwise, I'll have regrets when I die."
Meanwhile, the drama in the room was nearing its end. Victoria rose to her feet and glanced at Yvette.Yvette seemed to be exhausted. She lay on the floor like a sick dog. Perhaps it was because Colette had been removed from the room, and she no longer had anyone to hate on.Victoria tapped Yves and stretched out her palm before him.He looked at her, confused. "What's this?""Cash." Right after she said that, Ethan placed several coins in her palm. Then, he put several five-dollar bills and a ten-dollar one on it as well.He smiled flatteringly at her. It was like he read her mind. "I knew you'd need them, so I purposely kept some with me. You're welcome."In a daze, Yves pulled out a stash of hundred-dollar bills. "Will this suffice?"Victoria pulled out two pieces from the stash and shoved it at Ethan. "Keep the change as your tip!"Ethan's smile froze on his face. He looked hideous. Then, he quickly smiled again. "Thanks for the tips, Ma'am. I'll continue to do my best."S
Disappointment was written all over Elizabeth's face. "Are you really going to ignore me?" she asked. Victoria looked down calmly and answered, "Mrs. Warde Senior, you made your decision first. I can only forgive you once. There won't be a second chance.""Yves, I'd like to speak to Vicky in private." Just as Elizabeth was about to respond, she noticed Yves standing behind Victoria. Yves hummed in acknowledgment and quickly retreated. Victoria's tone turned icy as she said, "Mrs. Warde Senior, I need to look for Benjamin now. Please get to the point and then tell me where he went." Elizabeth touched her neck before replying, "I know you won't listen to whatever I say now. But I still want to offer advice. "Vicky, Benjamin isn't as kind and simple as you think. You and him are not a good match."Victoria tracked her hand movements. Elizabeth was wearing a low-neckline dress, exposing her neck. The former noticed there were finger marks.She squinted her eyes, and a cold gli
Victoria's eyes were pure and clear in the dim light. Together with her slightly pouty red lips, she appeared charming. Benjamin was captivated. He gulped as the idea of pulling her closer to his body crossed his mind. She was his person, and no one could ever tear them apart.As he thought about it, he acted accordingly. In the next second, Benjamin embraced Victoria tightly. He was determined to kill whoever wanted to separate them. His grip was firm. Victoria was uncomfortable, but she endured it. In the end, with her brows furrowed, she let out a soft groan. At the sight of her in discomfort, Benjamin quickly put her down. It was as if he got electrocuted.He took the cigarette between Victoria's fingers, threw it to the ground, and stomped on it. "Who allowed you to smoke? No smoking! You should wait for me outside! Leave!" Benjamin ordered frustratedly. He avoided Victoria's gaze. His voice was not as gentle as usual. Instead, it was filled with indescribable irritabi