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    Heidi’s words hit like a bolt from the blue, almost causing Shelly to drop her fork.


    “Did you just say Yvonne got a promotion?” Her eyes shed with spite, recalling how she had been kicked out of a restaurant because of Yvonne. The fury surged inside her again.


    Heidi noticed her reaction and grinned. “If we wait any longer, she’ll be the editor-in-chief of Stylist Magazine. What’s the point of me even going back?”


    “We can’t let her be the editor-in-chief!” Shelly blurted, her hatred obvious.


    “Exactly! We can’t let her keep throwing her weight around,” Heidi agreed with a nod.


    They shared a look, their shared contempt for Yvonne unmistakable. They finished their meal, fully in sync, both determined to stop Yvonne.


    The atmosphere between Yvonne and Norton was thick with tension.


    Norton nced at the spicy shrimp on the table—it was Yvonne’s favorite. When it was brought out, he had made sure Z ced it right in front of him, just beyond Yvonne’s reach, forcing her to ask if she wanted any.


    He watched as Yvonne silently poked at the food in front of her. Her expression was cold and distant, nothing like the lively woman he used to know. He couldn’t help but miss the old Yvonne—her smile once brightened the whole room.


    He hesitated, unsure whether he should offer her some shrimp. But before he could make up his mind, Yvonne finished her meal and got up without saying a word.


    Since their argument, both of them had been silent, refusing to acknowledge each other.


    Norton had believed that Yvonne would cave in soon. At first, he thought that as long as she apologized, he’d pretend everything was fine. Later, he convinced himself that if she just spoke to him, he’d drop it. But to his surprise, she hadpletely changed—she wouldn’t even look at him.


    Norton ate quietly, letting out a sigh.


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    After dinner, Yvonne called out, “Z, can you slice some fruit for me?” She flopped onto the sofa, ignoring everyone else while switching on the TV.


    She’d been swamped with worktely, leaving no time to rx.


    Tonight, she’d finally gotten home early and could kick back for a bit.


    Z soon brought a te of fruit over.


    Yvonne spotted her favorite strawberries and gave Z a big, thankful smile. “Thanks!”


    Norton, having finished his meal and about to head upstairs, saw Yvonne’s smile and froze.


    He thought twice and sat down on the sofa next to her.


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