تسجيل الدخولAurora married into one of the wealthiest families, while Grace had nothing to guarantee her own future.All she'd asked was for Aurora to do her one small favor, and Aurora refused.If that was the case, then Grace would rather see her ruined.At this point, she truly didn't care anymore.If Aurora's reputation was destroyed, there was even a chance the written guarantee she'd signed would no longer carry any legal weight.And perhaps Tessa might even be released.The thought alone pleased Grace.The editor-in-chief hesitated."Madam Grace, are we really doing the right thing?""What do you mean by that?"Grace shot him a sharp glare."If you're this timid, you'll never accomplish anything. And don't forget how much money I've invested in this newspaper. Are you already planning to turn your back on me?"Facing Grace's aggressive attitude, the editor-in-chief would have been lying if he said he wasn't afraid.He knew exactly what kind of person she was.In the end, he spoke in a tremb
But it didn't take long for Joseph to realize something was wrong.What about Judy, who was still overseas?Wasn't he supposed to win her back?By slapping Yvonne, hadn't he just cut off every possible path forward?Still, what was done was done.In his mind, as a man, he couldn't back down now.With that thought, Joseph straightened his back."I hit you. So what?" He cleared his throat, his voice rough with emotion. "Yvonne, don't forget, you were the one who crossed the line first. I've put up with you again and again. I think I've treated you well enough, so why are you never satisfied?"Besides, if you hadn't humiliated me in front of Desmond just now, I never would've laid a hand on you."As she listened, Yvonne's eyes grew colder by the second."Fine, Joseph Hunt. I'll remember this slap." She pointed a finger straight at him. "Just don't regret it."The contempt and malice in her eyes were impossible to hide."And don't forget, I still have people overseas. A man like you—what
But now that she'd lost the adoration of millions, it was as though the shell she'd hidden behind had finally fallen away.There was nothing refined or graceful about her anymore.The transformation genuinely caught Desmond off guard.At the same time, though, he couldn't have been more pleased.He'd been worried Yvonne would never admit what she'd done.Instead, after only a few exchanges, she'd practically confessed everything herself.Today's trip turned out to be a complete success.Meanwhile, Joseph stood there, completely stunned.He blinked several times, staring blankly at Yvonne.He looked so dazed it was obvious he hadn't expected to be scolded like that.Desmond burst out laughing."Alright, buddy. My job's done. I've delivered you safely to Miss Song, so I'd say the mission's a success. Whatever happens next is between the two of you. And don't bother calling me about it. I'm out."Then he added with a grin, "Oh, and if someone talked to me like that, there's no way I'd jus
The moment Yvonne saw Desmond, she froze."Desmond? What are you doing here?"The words came out almost as a shriek.The instant she saw him, she realized she'd been set up.She immediately turned to Joseph, her voice rising in disbelief."Joseph Hunt, you sold me out too? What is this? Does this mean we're done working together?"Before Joseph could answer, Desmond spoke instead."So, Miss Song, are you admitting that you and Mr. Hunt have been secretly working together?"Yvonne's head snapped toward him."Desmond, don't twist my words. What exactly are you implying?" she shot back. "What do you mean by secretly working together? We're just acquaintances. Do I have to report everyone I associate with to you?"At this point, there was no way she was going to admit anything.Seeing her deny it, Desmond didn't get angry.Instead, he casually slung Joseph's arm over his shoulder and said, "Mr. Hunt, why don't you explain it to Miss Song yourself?""Do I really have to spell everything ou
Yvonne leaned toward the peephole and saw a familiar face.The moment she threw the door open, she snapped impatiently, "Joseph Hunt, what are you doing? If you've got something to say, just say it. What's with all the theatrics? Were you trying to scare me half to death?"But the instant the door opened, she noticed the bruises covering Joseph's face.She froze."What happened to your face? Tell me the truth. Did someone do this to you?"Even as the words left her mouth, Yvonne found them hard to believe.No matter what, she and Joseph had never been that close.The two of them had even fallen out before.Logically, she should have been pleased to see him beaten like this.Yet now that it had actually happened, an inexplicable discomfort settled over her.After all, he was still someone she intended to keep working with.Seeing him in such a miserable state didn't sit well with her.She had every intention of keeping him under her protection, not watching other people bully him.After
Because it was an assignment Lucas gave him personally, there was no way Desmond was going to forget it or ignore it.Still unwilling to give up, Joseph asked one last time,"Are you really taking me to see Yvonne?"Desmond looked at him with a straight face."Do I look like I'm joking?"Joseph fell silent.This time, he truly had nothing left to say.Desmond's expression made it clear he wasn't joking in the slightest.Joseph finally closed his eyes in resignation."Fine. Whatever. I'll go with you. I don't have anything left to say."Desmond let out a cold snort.He knew it.He'd been right about Joseph all along.The man was trying to play him from the very beginning.Nothing that came out of his mouth was consistent.Desmond noticed it that afternoon.One moment Joseph claimed he knew nothing. The next, he acted as though he'd figured everything out.Anyone else would've broken and told the truth by now.But Joseph was different.The more Desmond thought about it, the more ridiculo
Yvonne held her phone in silence for a long time.Then suddenly, she laughed. “Lucas, don’t you think you’re being a little hypocritical?”“What do you mean?”“What do I mean?” Yvonne’s lips curved. “You were the one who told my parents to take me back, and now you want me to return so you can keep
Arnold knew better than to stay and irritate her further. He slipped out quietly, no longer daring to remain in Grace’s sight.Watching him leave, Grace couldn’t even tell what she was feeling.But she was certain of one thing—she wasn’t wrong.Her daughter was hers.Whatever she chose to do with he
How could he be so cluelessly blunt?Yvonne took a deep breath, unsure what to even feel anymore.Saying something like that right in front of both Lucas and Aurora—wasn’t that just humiliating her?Especially since he knew perfectly well that she and Aurora didn’t get along.To Yvonne, Lucas’ words
Thinking of that, Edwin looked at Yvonne with complete seriousness.“Yvonne, everything I said to you on the phone was true.”When he said this, his eyes stayed locked on hers.That open, intense stare made Yvonne uneasy.She had never seen Edwin look at her with such heat before.It was overwhelmin







