Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

Annie's followers, sensing her downfall, quickly scattered, eager to avoid Yvette's wrath

Annie watched them flee, her heart sinking. Desperate, she tugged on Collin's sleeve and pleaded with him. ""Mr. Steele-"

Before she could finish, Collin brushed her off with a look of disdain. He turned to Yvette and said politely, "Yvie, she doesn't know her place. Feel free to handle this however you'd like. Don't worry about me." Yvette was known for her cool demeanor and rarely engaged in petty squabbles. If Annie had provoked her, then she deserved whatever came next.

Annie panicked as Collin ignored her pleas. "You can't just leave me alone. You promised you'd back me up!"

Collin snapped, "Shut up. Do you even realize who she is? She's Yvette, the beloved sister of the richest man in Jubilife, Jacob Murray. She's also Wilson's fiancée! Don't get me in trouble too."

Hearing his explanation, Annie felt a wave of fear wash over her. She quickly turned to Yvette, tears welling in her eyes.

"I'm so sorry, Ms. Murray! I didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me this once!"

Having already dealt with Annie, Yvette had no interest in prolonging the encounter. "Just leave. I don't want to see you again."

"Of course! I promise I won't bother you ever again! Annie exclaimed as she hurried out of the bar, nearly tripping over herself in her haste.

Collin sighed in relief as he watched Annie scramble away. "Yvie, this has nothing to do with me. You're not mad at me, right?" He wore a goofy grin, clearly trying to ingratiate himself.

Yvette rolled her eyes, unimpressed. "I'm not in the mood to deal with you. Just keep your people in line next time."

"Absolutely! I promise it won't happen again!" Collin quickly assured her, then seemed to remember something. "But Yvie, what are you doing at a bar? Didn't you say you were having dinner with your classmates?" Dinner that turned into a night out at the bar?

Yvette paused, momentarily caught off guard. She pursed her lips and shot him a cold glance. Why do you care?"

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Collin stammered, "N-No, I was just curious,"

"Don't be curious. And don't mention running into me here," Yvette snapped. If some jealous gu named Wilson found out she had lied to him, it would create a mess, (2) "Got it!" Collin nodded vigorously.noveldrama

"Yvie..."

Just then, Xavier strode in. The tension around him seemed to dissipate as he approached Yvett

"What are you doing here?" she asked, puzzled.

Xavier looked at her intently, his tone softening. "I was worried about you since you were gone fo quite some time. I wanted to make sure you weren't in any trouble."

Yvette shrugged nonchalantly. "Just a little hiccup, but it's all sorted now."

Collin's eyes widened in disbelief as he took in the scene before him. What the heck was going on

This man was comparable to Wilson. He had the looks and the air of someone important. More importantly, there was an undeniable connection between him and Yvette that made everyone else feel like outsiders. Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!