LOGINAt this point, Yvonne no longer cared about her pride.As long as they were willing to let her return overseas, that was all that mattered.Otherwise, there was no telling how much longer she would be trapped here.Besides, Aurora and Lucas had become more and more relentless.If they came to their senses later and decided to come after her again, she probably would not even have a chance to escape.With that thought, Yvonne took a deep breath and walked over to the Carter family.“I've already spoken to my parents. They told me you want me to apologize, and I've agreed.”The Carters exchanged puzzled glances.None of them understood how Yvonne had changed her mind so quickly.“Are you sincere about this apology?”Diana folded her arms, studying Yvonne carefully.Aurora was pregnant now and could not handle even the slightest emotional shock.She was carrying Diana's grandchild. There could be no room for even the smallest risk or uncertainty.Naturally, Diana wanted to eliminate every
"Don't say another word!"For Yvonne's sake, Michelle snapped at Diana without thinking.She had never liked Diana to begin with, and seeing her press Yvonne even further was more than she could bear."And that's how you speak to me?" Diana asked, narrowing her eyes.The quiet authority in her gaze was enough to make Michelle realize what a foolish mistake she'd just made."I'm... I'm sorry." Michelle immediately forced a smile. "It's all a misunderstanding. Things have just been so overwhelming lately."Watching her mother apologize so humbly, Yvonne felt as though she were looking at a stranger."Mom, do they have something on us?" she asked, frowning. "Why are you acting so... submissive?"Michelle's eyes lit up.At least the girl finally realizes they're not in a position to argue."Enough," she said quietly. "Don't ask any more questions. Just follow our lead."With that, Michelle guided Yvonne in front of Diana and apologized once again.This time, however, Diana wasn't buying it
Yvonne hadn't expected things to spiral this far."Sweetheart, listen to your mother and me," Charles said. "It's a long story, but right now, the most important thing is that you apologize to the Carter family.""...What?"Yvonne tilted her head, completely bewildered.She couldn't understand what her father was talking about."Dad, apologize for what? Have they brainwashed you or something?"As she spoke, her glare shifted past her parents to the members of the Carter family standing behind them.She trusted that her parents would always be on her side.The others were a different story.She had to know what was going on.The sight of her daughter's confusion brought tears to Michelle's eyes.As parents, they had failed.They hadn't protected their own child, and now she was the one paying the price."Honey..." Michelle pleaded, looking at Charles. "Maybe we should forget this. Let's talk to the Carter family again and work out another solution."She simply couldn't bear to see her o
With no other choice, the maid struggled to lift the suitcase again.Watching her fumble with the heavy luggage only made Yvonne more anxious."Forget it. I'll help."At that moment, Yvonne had only one goal—to get out of the country.She didn't care what it took.Yes, she'd already admitted everything to Lucas.But as long as he couldn't produce solid evidence, there was still room to maneuver.She refused to keep living like this, hiding around every corner and letting everyone look down on her.Together, they finally managed to hoist the large suitcase into the trunk.The maid let out a tired breath."Miss, where are you going with such a big suitcase?"Would you like me to come with you? I'm worried you won't be used to having no one to look after you."The suggestion immediately set Yvonne off."Enough. Stop getting in my way. What I do is none of your business."She couldn't explain why, but the unease in her chest kept growing.It felt as though someone was closing in on her.Ev
Yvonne was their daughter.No one understood her temperament better than they did."We don't have a choice," Charles said, gently patting Michelle's hand. "This is the only way forward. Whether we like it or not, we have to do it."Don't worry. All we're asking is for our daughter to apologize. We'll be there with her the whole time. Nothing's going to happen."Besides, I don't believe the Carter family would stoop to anything beneath them. More importantly, this time, we really are the ones in the wrong."As reluctant as he was to admit it, this was also a reflection of his own failure as a father.Otherwise, none of this would have happened.Michelle finally fell silent.She had always harbored some resentment toward Charles.As Yvonne's father, he hadn't even been able to protect his own daughter, leaving her to suffer through everything alone.But now, after hearing what he had to say, Michelle suddenly realized something.Their daughter had been the one at fault.Under the circums
To put it bluntly, all it would really cost them was a little damage to Yvonne's reputation.And Charles could live with that.He understood exactly what the Carter family wanted."Are you serious?" Diana asked, studying him closely.Charles nodded."I have no reason to lie about something like this. Besides, this is our fault. We failed to raise our daughter properly, so it's only right that we hold her accountable."As the words left his mouth, an unexpected sense of relief washed over him.For the first time, he felt he was doing the right thing.Yvonne wasn't getting any younger.Yet her entire world still revolved around Lucas.If they didn't put an end to this now, she would never truly grow up."Good," Philip said. "Since both families have agreed, there's no point putting it off. Let's go apologize to my granddaughter-in-law right now."As the eldest present, and the one who had brought both sides together, he was the natural person to settle the matter.Michelle watched as eve
So that meant those companies had never really given her a chance at all.The thought made Aurora almost laugh at the absurdity of it.This time, even Megan slammed her hand on the table, her face full of outrage. “That’s outrageous! Then what was the point of all your hard work getting into school?
“Nothing, it just feels like I’m dreaming,” Ian replied softly.“What do you mean, dreaming?” Aurora glanced at his face, not understanding what he meant.He stopped walking and looked at her seriously. “Boss, it just doesn’t feel real. I never thought we’d be out on our own this quickly. I figured
Grace looked at Jason with complete seriousness.Jason answered steadily, without bowing or flinching. “Madam Grace, every word I’ve said is the truth. I have no reason to hide anything.”“But I’ve already promised Tessa. No matter what, the director’s position will go to her.” Grace smiled faintly
“Besides, I couldn’t bear to treat you that way, so even if she’s your mother, she has no right to.”Aurora’s eyes widened slightly. She hadn’t expected him to say something like that.In the world she grew up in, everyone valued propriety. No matter the situation, status and hierarchy came first. W







