เข้าสู่ระบบEdwin tilted his head at Yvonne. "Do you really think you’re being funny right now? What exactly was going through your mind?""Edwin, let go of me! You’re insane!""Am I the one who’s insane?"A flicker of confusion crossed Edwin’s eyes.He realized that lately, he truly wasn’t the same as before.Back then, Yvonne had been relentlessly chasing after Lucas, so Edwin never took any of this to heart.A forced affection never turned sweet.But now, if she no longer loved anyone, then why shouldn’t he push forward?He could fight for his own happiness instead of hiding behind her, timid and afraid to take a step.If he couldn’t even do that, was he still a man?The doubt gnawed at him.He couldn’t forget the moment he stood outside her door just now, about to knock, only to see a man walking out of her home.In that instant, his entire chest tightened."Yvonne, did my patience make you forget what kind of man I really am?"\"I never thought that."Yvonne could barely breathe, each word fo
"You do realize that if you force your way into a private home, I can call the police and have you arrested."Yvonne glared at Edwin, her eyes sharp.She knew her threat was flimsy at best, but if she didn’t say anything, she would look completely powerless.Then he would have full control over her.Yvonne had never been someone who let herself be cornered; if the situation became that lopsided, she would rather give up the opportunity altogether."I already told you I’m free to make my own choices. I don’t want to be with you. No matter how hard you push, it won’t change anything."Hearing that, Edwin let out a short, angry laugh."Yvonne, tell me, why must things between us become this ugly?"He stepped closer, inch by inch, his expression carrying a twisted hint of a smile.The sight made fear creep up her spine.Ever since his intentions were exposed, Edwin was no longer the same.Whenever he spoke, his eyes carried a dark, oppressive look, fixed entirely on her.That alone made Yv
Joseph spoke seriously about what came next."Since we're working together, a little give-and-take will make everything move forward more smoothly."Hearing that, Yvonne felt his reasoning made sense."Alright, let's do that first."She still wasn’t sure what exactly she could help Joseph with, but she believed that if he needed her, she should do her best. At least it gave both of them some clarity."If there's anything you need my help with, just tell me directly. When the time comes, I’ll tell you everything I know.""Don’t worry, I won’t stand on ceremony with you."Joseph understood it as well—now that they were partners, they couldn’t be polite with each other. If a problem came up, they should say it straight."I’ll organize what I need and send it to you later.""No problem."Yvonne agreed without hesitation. Right now, the most important thing for her was getting back to the show. She didn’t want to waste time here.Otherwise, all her time would slip away for nothing, and that
Thinking about it, Yvonne became genuinely curious about what Joseph was hiding.What could possibly make him so proud and certain of victory.“What exactly is it? Can you show me?”She couldn’t help asking.But Joseph continued playing coy.“Relax. When I return home, I’ll show it to you. There’s no need to rush.“I think it’s far more interesting when a secret is revealed slowly.”He glanced at her. “Don’t you agree? If everything is exposed at once, where’s the fun in that?”Hearing that, Yvonne had to admit he had a point, but her curiosity was still burning.No matter how she pressed him, he refused to show her anything.In the end, she folded her arms helplessly.“Fine, since you won’t show me, I’ll just wait and see what kind of treasure you’ve guarded so tightly.”Joseph explained earnestly, “Like I said, everything needs a touch of mystery. If you keep fixating on what it is right now, the whole thing loses its charm.“So I want you to be patient instead of getting hung up on
All of that was simply a matter of timing.“So, what plan did you come up with to deal with Aurora?”Yvonne lifted her chin slightly, studying Joseph with interest.In that moment, she realized he truly felt nothing for Aurora anymore.His eyes held nothing but cold resentment.Once Yvonne saw that clearly, excitement sparked in her chest, impossible to hide.The enemy of an enemy was a friend—a truth she would never forget, one she would remind herself of constantly.“Don’t worry, I definitely have a way.”Joseph lifted his chin with arrogance. “All that evidence of Aurora chasing after me. I still have every piece of it.“Think about it. If I bring those out, what do you think her husband will make of it?”Hearing that, Yvonne narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.“Not bad. I like the way you think. I’m very pleased.”For the first time, she actually regarded Joseph with real interest.She hadn’t realized he had kept a trump card.If he had brought it up sooner, so many earlier problems
“So isn’t it perfectly normal for me to come see you?”For a moment, Yvonne couldn’t even react.After all, Joseph had been very reluctant before; he hadn’t wanted to work with her at all.Back then, his attitude was unshakably determined, nothing like now.She never expected him to show up on his own.“Of course we’re partners.”Yvonne’s tone shifted quickly.Why would she ever turn him away when he voluntarily came?And besides, it meant one more person she could use against Aurora.There was no reason for her to refuse him.“I’m just surprised you suddenly came to find me.”“That’s because I’ve thought of a new plan.” Joseph brushed past her, heading straight inside.By the time Yvonne tried to stop him, it was already too late.Somehow, Joseph was already wandering comfortably through her home, as if the place belonged to him.Watching this, Yvonne found it strange.When had she become so close to Joseph?The truth was, they were nothing more than partners bound by shared interests







