"That's enough." Thomas was annoyed. If Joseph really were to approach Yvonne, things would become even more complicated. "Besides this, Xavier went to pester Yvonne at the office again today."

He'd seen the two of them chatting earlier after emerging from the meeting room but hadn't greeted Xavier since he'd still been seething at the time.

Monica was astonished. "Why?" This was Xavier's second visit to Yvonne!

Thomas shook his head. "I'm not sure what he's up to either, but I don't think he's interested in Yvonne as a woman."

Monica wasn't surprised. "Obviously not. Only a blind man would accept a face like hers. I'm sure Mr. Robinson has better taste. Only our Kayla is good enough for him."

Thomas hesitated when he saw how excited Monica was. Monica's fervent wish for Kayla to marry into a wealthy family had never sat well with him. He believed that one should acquire their own power and status, regardless of gender. But since his wife and daughter refused to listen to him, he deci