"Of course not."

Yvonne smiled. "Look back at everything I've gone through. I won't trust anyone blindly now. That's why I plan to get to know Kendrick better before making any decisions."

Stephen went quiet. Something didn't feel quite right about this conversation. "That's not what I mean."

"I know what you meant," Yvonne interrupted him while looking straight into his eyes.

"You don't like Kendrick. That's why you're against us working together. You want me to stay away from him. Unfortunately, I need more power."

After Howard's death, she had realized there was no time to lose. Mark wouldn't wait. The moment she dawdled, unknown sacrifices would await her.

Therefore, she couldn't afford to miss any opportunity.

"I'm calling this number." Her fingers closed around the business card.

"At least I'm being honest with you."

"Then, there's no stopping you." Stephen eyed her hand and sighed.

"Since you're adamant about believing him, so be it. At least you'll know what's goi