"No plans for the moment." Otto smiled gently.Yvonne couldn't help but smile as well. "It looks like you're really confident.""Why do you say that?" Otto was a little surprised."If you really had no idea, you would be desperate to plan the next steps. But right now, you're clearly waiting. Perhaps you're waiting for Mrs. Carrington Senior to regret her decision and hand the business back to you."Otto beamed at Yvonne. "Nothing gets past you. I've been managing the family business for so many years. If Great-Grandma can take it back just like that, I would have worked all those years in vain.""You're right." Yvonne nodded. "With your capabilities, I'm sure you still have another move to make."Otto smiled in response.Yvonne raised an eyebrow. "Then, I wish you all the best in getting the business back soon. I'll wait for good news.""Thank you, Ms. Miller."Otto looked at Yvonne until she disappeared from his view.He felt an odd feeling arising in his heart. He furrowed
In the end, with Yvonne watching their interaction, Curtis managed to invite Gwen out to dinner. They decided to set a time once he was discharged.Seeing Curtis smiling widely, Yvonne slowly suppressed the urge to teach him how to pursue the woman of his dreams.Perhaps his awkward way was what Gwen liked. After all, they both had a clean slate when it came to relationships. If Curtis were to use any tactics, it would seem insincere.Yvonne looked at them and smiled. She wanted to create more time for them to spend together. After staying in Curtis' ward for a while, she found an excuse to leave.Gwen followed her out of the door and said, "I heard that Emerald Group's cruise meeting is next week."Yvonne stopped in her tracks. She seemed a little helpless. "Didn't I mention that all you need to do is care for Curtis? Let me handle the rest—""My wounds have almost recovered." Gwen moved her arm and said seriously, "I can protect you. Let me go with you."Yvonne glanced at Gwen
Kendrick suddenly applauded. "What a great analysis. You've been with Mark for such a long time. You sure are capable."He snickered and added, "But still not enough.""You …" Gwen was flustered. She was about to attack him when Yvonne stopped her.Yvonne looked at Kendrick and warned him seriously, "Don't provoke her. If you two really get into a fight, I won't help you.""Don't worry. I never fight women." Kendrick put both hands in his pocket and glanced at Gwen. "I agree with what you said, but only the first half. The second half is all based on your subjective conjecture."He added, "Of course, I'm not a saint, but I can't be bothered to explain myself to you. Whether you trust me or not has nothing to do with me. I never follow the rules anyway."He meant to say that his decision to protect Yvonne was final, regardless of whether Gwen trusted him or not.However, Yvonne's hesitation had disappointed him a little.Kendrick looked at Yvonne and thought for a moment befor
Yvonne didn't reply to him. She merely walked away.Calbert immediately went after her and left the infirmary together.By the entrance, Yvonne stopped in her tracks. "Do you also think that Mark will be at the cruise meeting?""Hmm, knowing him, he will probably stop you from having the meeting. Also, the cruise is a confined space. It's the best time to attack."Yvonne chuckled gently as well. "Then, it's a good time for me to attack him too."Calbert furrowed his brows and looked at Yvonne. "You want to fish him out?""No." Yvonne looked up at the sky and said slowly, "Mark isn't that stupid. He knows that the cruise will be my territory, yet he would still dare to board it. Is he trying to die with me?"Yvonne's gaze darkened. She furrowed her brows. "Unless he really is nuts."Calbert was silent for a while before saying, "No matter what, I'll try my best to protect you. Beck and Call will handle the security there.""That's my plan as well." Yvonne looked at Calbert and
Late at night, music was blasting in a bar filled with neon lights.Lust was looming in the air in a VIP room. After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the room was at its peak.A man was sitting on the couch in the middle. He clearly didn't fit in with the surroundings.He had a glass of whiskey in his hands. He had only drunk half of it. He was swirling the glass, letting the ice melt.At this moment, the doors to the room opened.One of the intoxicated men was immediately unhappy. "W-Who would be so rude to intrude on Cory's gathering?"Even if the lights were dim and he couldn't see the man's face, Cory could immediately recognize Stephen's figure.He finally had a gleam in his eyes. Stephen would only be here because he had already found out about something.Cory said nothing, so the others didn't dare to move. They stood in the spot, watching as Stephen walked toward Cory. Stephen stopped right in front of the coffee table.Stephen could finally have a good look a
Cory was a little surprised. He furrowed his brows. "Is that it?""Yes. What you want to do is your choice," Stephen said calmly."Besides, I didn't help you the other night because I wanted you to repay the favor. It was a one-time thing, and we had only just met. I'm meeting you today because I wanted to know who has been helping me."Stephen paused for a while. There was a smile in his tone. "I'm quite surprised that you were honest with me."Cory was silent. He clearly hadn't expected Stephen to respond like this. He thought Stephen would get angry or try to stop him from helping Mark. On the contrary, not only was Stephen not angry, but he was a little excited as well.Stephen wasn't like any other enemies that Cory had encountered before. Somehow, Cory got a little excited as well.He knew that this was an understanding between powerful men.He smirked, and his eyes gleamed manically. "Great. It's much more interesting to be enemies with you than to be friends.""I ho
Mark had initially wanted to question Cory about it, but the moment he saw Stephen coming out of the bar, he had his answer.Thus, Mark left without looking back. There was no need to talk to Cory anymore.On the way back, Mark was fuming. The moment he entered his place, he kicked the door.Anger was raging violently in his heart. He smashed everything around him to the floor. That was still not enough to release his anger!It turned out that Cory hadn't had a sudden change of heart that night. He had long been in cahoots with Stephen!From the beginning, Cory hadn't on his side at all!The truth that night was that everyone had joined up and treated him like a fool!Mark had been so stupid that he had trusted Cory once more! He had thought that Cory would help him get everything back!The more he thought, the more he lost it. Without realizing it, his hands were covered in blood. In the end, he punched the wall hard, leaving a fresh, bloody handprint.Mark's bloodshot eyes w
The moment the car stopped at the mansion and Cory got out of the car, a figure appeared out of nowhere.Out of reflex, Cory grabbed the person's wrist and pinned them to the car. His eyes gleamed murderously."It's me … Mr. Sloan." Jane looked frail. Even her tone was feeble. The pain in her wrist caused her to pale a little more.Cory furrowed his brows and asked coldly, "What do you want?""I-I've been trying to thank you in person, but Benji said you wouldn't see me."Jane furrowed her brows. She tried to turn around to look at Cory. "I heard that it's your birthday today."Under the moonlight, Jane's skin glowed like porcelain. Tears welled up in her eyes. She was gorgeous. Extremely gorgeous.Cory's gaze darkened, and he let her go. He asked in annoyance, "Where did you hear that from?"Jane clutched her wrist and turned around. She leaned against the car to support herself. "I overheard the housekeepers talking."Seeing Cory's face, Jane was a little unsure of herself.