“Okay.”
Bethan put the breakfast on the dining table and wanted to close the door, but Brettley stopped her.
He looked to the side and said, “Are you not going to go in?”
Bethan furrowed her brow and looked at the door unconsciously. “There’s someone else!”
“Yes, but she’s too embarrassed to see you.”
After that, he placed his hand on Bethan’s shoulder. “If you’re not coming in, Bethan is going to close the door.”
Bethan furrowed her brow and attempted to look out the door.
“Is it…Yannie?”
Just as she finished talking, a thin woman slowly appeared from the walkway.
“Bethan…”
Bethan was surprised to see how thin Yannie was.
“Yannie, you…”
If she remembered correctly, it had just been a week that she had not seen Yannie. How could Yannie suddenly become so thin? Not only that, but she also looked very haggard!
‘Didn’t Thomas say he’d look after Yannie and not bully her? What did he do to Yannie to make her look like this now?’ Bethan thought..
“I’m fine.”
Yannie sighed as though able to read Bethan’s mind, squeezing a smile as she returned her gaze. “I’m just not used to this place yet. You know I’ve been growing up in Merchant City since I was small. Other than the first time I came here last year, this was the second time I traveled out of Merchant City. I haven’t got used to the cold weather and culture yet…”
Bethan pursed her lips and looked at Yannie with doubt. “Is that so?”
“Yes.”
Yannie took a deep breath and walked into the room, standing in front of Bethan. “I’m really happy to see you here. Mr. Morrison said you’re going out sightseeing today. Can I come along?”
“Of course.”
Gwen, who had finally finished planning the itinerary, looked at Yannie. “It’s quite boring if there’s only the two of us. We’d like you to join if you have the time.”
Yannie looked at Gwen with a grateful expression. “Thank you.”
While she and Gwen were not close, she knew a little or two about Gwen. As she looked at the woman who had just lost the love of her life looking so cheerful and full of life, suddenly, she did not think her situation was that bad anymore.
The four of them had breakfast together, and Brettley left afterward. He still needed to meet with Thomas to create a plan to defeat the Howard family, after all, Meanwhile, Bethan and Gwen started to go sightseeing in Saigen City with Yannie,
That morning, they went to The Ice Sculpture World, while that afternoon, they went to a ski resort. The worst part of this schedule was that Gwen had only thought of the recommended place she found online when she was planning the itinerary and forgot neither of them knew how to ski.
After they bought the ticket and entered the ski resort, three of them went to change their clothes and stood in the resort while looking at each other. Yannie felt helpless and jealous as she saw other people skiing talentedly. She did not know how to ski.
Nonetheless, she remembered that one of Thomas’ hobbies was skiing, and it…would be nice if she could ski. With that thought in her mind, she made up her mind and looked for an instructor, who slowly guided her to ski.
Bethan and Gwen exchanged looks when they saw Yannie learning. After that, they also joined Yannie to learn how to ski.
Though the three of them kept falling, they rooted for each other and did not feel bored at all. “This must be the tenth time you’ve fallen,” came the sarcastic voice of a woman when Yannie fell once more.
Yannie furrowed her brow and struggled to get up from the ground before she looked in the direction of the sound.
The woman, dressed in her own ski suit, took off her helmet, revealing a sexy and mature looking face underneath the helmet. “Why? Do you think you could make Thomas happy by learning how to ski?”
Yannie bit her lip and grabbed the ski poles tightly with her both hands. She recognized this woman. It was the second wealthiest family in Saigen City. This was the eldest young miss of the Hughes family, Denise Hughes. “I told you before that the Howard family would never want a woman like you. No matter how hard you try or how much Thomas loves you, you’ll never be allowed to step foot into the Howard family. It’s very important for Thomas to marry someone from the same class of family, after all,” sneered Denise while flicking her long hair.
She looked at Yannie from a condescending angle. “My family nearly went down because my brother, Steven, was unconscious, so the Howard family was not in a rush to discuss having me marry Thomas. But now that my brother is awake, my family’s future has lightened up again, and the Howards must definitely be interested again!
“A few days ago, Thomas’ father had already contacted my father. Sooner or later, Thomas will marry me.”
Denise sneered patronizingly at Yannie. “You should leave Saigen City with that illegitimate child of yours. Otherwise, you have no idea how you’ll end up in a body bag.”
Biting her lip, Yannie picked up her skiing poles and left. It was not the first time she saw how degrading Denise could be. When Thomas was not at home that one time, Mrs. Howard had invited her to the house and Denise went over.
During that time, no one dared to object or displease her. Even Mrs. Howard acted humbly in front of her. Yannie, knowing nothing at the time, followed along and treated Denise with respect, seeing how everyone else did the same. At the same time, she also remembered Denise was not a kind person nor someone she could cross. Now that they finally met in the ski resort, she did not want to cause any trouble, especially when Gwen and Bethan were around.
“Leaving now?”
Denise sneered as she saw Yannie turn. She crossed her arms at her chest while looking at Yannie with contempt. “If you’re so scared of me, then why did you have the nerve to seduce my man?”
Just as she finished talking, a woman beside her rushed forward and grabbed Yannie’s collar.”
Where do you think you are going? Denise is still talking to you. How dare you leave?!”
Yannie struggled her way out when the plump woman grabbed her collar, albeit failing. In the end, she could only keep on trying and say, “Ms. Hughes, I don’t want to have any conflict with you!”
“But I want to.”
Denise scoffed and walked toward Yannie. The smile on her face became colder. “I heard you came from a poor family in your hometown. Your mom works as a nanny, right? If you didn’t seduce Thomas, I bet you’d be the same as your mother–working as a maid for the rich.”
Yannie’s heart throbbed painfully. She gritted her teeth and looked up at Denise. “Ms. Hughes, my mother has nothing to do with us!”
“How is she not related?”
Denise smiled creepily. “Didn’t you bring your mother here, too? When one enters a different lifestyle, the family enjoys the benefits, too. Aren’t your mom here to enjoy her life with you? Why can’t I comment on her? Besides…”
Denise sneered and gradually walked toward Yannie. “If your mother could raise a daughter like you, I don’t think she’s any better than you!”
Yannie’s face turned pale as she bit her lip in sheer frustration. Her eyes were full of anger and dissatisfaction as her voice turned hoarse. “I told you before! You can say anything you want about me, but not my mother!”
“Oh, so you’re mad now?”
Denise sneered and stood in front of Yannie. Her eyes looked sharp. “You skank!”
With that, she raised her hand and swung it toward Yannie’s face.
“What do you think you are doing?”
Before her hand could reach Yannie, a hand intercepted her wrist. Denise furrowed her brow and looked up at the culprit.
It was a woman with fair skin, a thin body, and a small face. She had her hair down while wearing a fluffy hat with rabbit ears.
Despite her frail–looking state, she looked endearing. Nonetheless, this sickly woman grabbed Denise’s wrist so tightly that Denise could not move at all. Denise furrowed her brow and glared at Gwen angrily.
“Who are you?”
“I’m Yannie’s friend.”
Gwen smirked and flung Denise’s hand away. Denise failed to keep her balance and nearly fell to the ground. Luckily, her myrmidon was there to hold her.
“You!”
She tried hard to keep herself balanced to avoid falling. Then, she glared at Gwen and Yannie angrily.
“How dare you? Do you know who I am? I’m the eldest young miss of the Hughes family! My brother is Steven Hughes, the medical miracle! The most promising and handsome bachelor in Saigen City!”
“It’s not too late for you to apologize to me now!” barked Denise. “Me, apologize to you? In your dreams!”
Gwen squinted and took out a knife elegantly from her pocket
It was a very sharp army knife that could cut open many things that an ordinary knife could not. In addition, the knife was custom–made. There was only one in the whole world, and it was Luke’s.
When Luke tried to teach her how to protect and defend herself, he gave the knife to her. Gwen used to think that she would give it back to Luke if she left Luke, but…it seemed that it was hers forever.
Denise’s myrmidon widened her eyes and lowered her voice, saying, “She has a knife!”
Denise rolled her eyes. “So what? It’s not the custom–made knife like my brother. What’s so special about it?”
After that, she glanced at Gwen. When she saw the knife Gwen was holding, she was dumbfounded. ‘That knife… Why is it almost identical to Steven’s? Even the dragon pattern looks the same on the handle!’ she thought.
She furrowed her brow. “Where did you get this knife?” “It’s not your business to know. You just need to know this knife could end your life.”
Gwen sneered and walked toward the plump woman who was still holding Yannie’s collar with the knife.
That woman looked massive and tall, but she was nothing more than a coward. She already felt stressed when she grabbed Yannie’s collar and stopped Yannie from leaving, but seeing Gwen approaching her with the knife… She shouted and quickly let go of Yannie as she dashed to hide behind Denise. Yannie finally had her freedom back. She quickly ran behind Gwen and lowered her voice.”
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