Yene''s left cheek throbbed painfully as she cradled it in her palm.


    "Get lou! If you bother me again, I won''t hesitate to hit you, Yasmine warned, her tone cold. With a final, sharp look, she turned on her heel and Jef.


    Rubbing her cheek, Yvette slowly got to her feet and hurried over to Xavier''s office. Once there, she gazed at him with eyes filled with a sense of being wronged. "Xavier, I tried to make amends with Yasmine" she said, hesitantly, showing her flushed cheek, now marked with a clear handprint


    Xavier met her gaze and asked, "What happened to your face!"


    "It was.. it was Yasmine. She must have been furious," Yvette replied, her voice trembling as she sought sce from Xavier


    Instead of thefort she expected, Xavier gave her a cold, indifferent look before returning to hisputer.


    Morgan was already on the move, Xavier had just gotten the inside scoop that a partner Flynn Group had secured was now being pursued by his


    "You should head home now. I''ve got work to catch up on he added, his attention already drifting elsewhere.


    At that, Yvette''s heart froze, feeling as if it had been stabbed


    After several discussions with Eric. Yasmine adjusted Yoselin''s treatment n, which was showing good results.


    Now Yoselin could sleep without the need for sedatives or hypnosis. However, she still couldn''t handle contact with strangers and stayed close to Yasmine


    Nathan''s hospitalization was the talk of Soucrity. When Yasmine saw the news, she was reminded of the gray-haired elder she''d noticed at the Russell family''s banquet.


    Yonas spent three consecutive days at the hospital, keeping Nathanpany, with frene by their side as well.


    "How''s the investigationing along Yonas asked, his brow furrowed. It was a significant matter for the Russell family, and he couldn''t understand why no one could find out why EverPeak had signed contracts with both the Russell Group and the White Group at the same time. The assistant nervously replied, "I''ve discovered something But then he hesitated to continue.


    Yonas was puzzled, sensing this wasn''t going to be straightforward. He looked at his assistant sharply and said. "Spill "


    "It seems to be rted to Nathan, the assistant said, still reeling from the shock he''d felt upon i


    learning the news,


    "How could that be?" Yonas wondered loud, his gaze distant. He couldn''t see any connection to Nathan.


    Feeling a headache approaching, Yonas pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes, feigning rest. The Russell family and the White family were bound together by none other than Nathan himself. Yonas couldn''t help but wonder if his grandfather had been plotting to pair him up with Irene from the get-go. This time, Nathan''s illness was a blessing in disguise. Thanks to Irene, if she hadn''t visited Nathan and noticed he''d passed out, no known. She''d quickly arranged for a doctor, ensuring Nathan was alright


    By the fifth day. Nathan was ready to leave the hospital. When Youas came to pick him up, he brought Irene along


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    "I know I''ve been a bear since this happened, and it''s all thanks to Irer''s care, Nathan said, holding frene''s hand and not even ncing at Yonas. "Thanks to Irene, Yonas said with a smile.


    Irene responded, "Nathan, don''t give me too much credit. You''re like family to me, and it''s only right that I take care of you"


    A crowd of reporters surrounded the hospital entrance, and as soon as they stepped out, the media went wild with their cameras. Once again, Yonas and Irene were photographed together, making headlines as the media''s acknowledged childhood sweethearts.


    The Russell Cunily''s home was unusually lively due to Nathan''s discharge, with not only family members but also Wims presence. The Russell family''s table was a long carved wooden one, with Nathan at the head, followed by William, then Irene, and Yoas on the right Trene,e sit here, next to mar: Natan sail, pointing to Youss''s seat with a fir tour, frene sided at Yosas and switched ces within


    11:20 AM


    "Congrattions on your discharge, Nathan. Here''s to your health, Irene said, raising her ss and downing its contents in one go.


    Trene, you are truly William''s granddaughter, expansive and cordial, Nathanmented, raising his ss and drinking it all at once.


    During the meal, Irene nced at her phone, immediately stood up, and seemed to go and wee someone. When she brought the person over. Yonas saw Yoselin, with Yasmine behind her,


    Irene looked at Yonas and said, "Yonas, it wouldn''t be right for Yoselin not to be here today. I picked her up, thinking she couldn''t be without Ms. Sanchez, so I brought her along. You won''t mind, will you?"


    Youas hadn''t seen Yoselin in a few days. "Of course not. Thank you for thinking of it, he replied earnestly. His gaze then turned serious as he looked at Yasmine, surprised she had agreed toe.


    Yasmine led Yoselin to the farthest corner. Nathan naturally cared for Yoselin, offering Yasmine only a nod


    Yasmine had been surprised by Irene''s call yesterday. She hadn''t expected Irene to invite her so proactively. Initially, she''d refused without a second thought, but then Irene mentioned Nathan missed Yoselin, and she wavered.


    Irene was right; Yoselin hadn''t visited Nathan during his long hospital stay. Although Yoselin''s psychological issues were the reason, Nathan would still feel hurt. Yasmine didn''t want to see Yonas or Irene, but she didn''t want to prevent Yoselin from seeing Nathan.


    After sitting down, Yasmine focused on eating the dish in front of her. She noticed Yonas, of course, but she could do nothing else. She couldn''t very well confront him in this setting.


    Yasmine''s presence also puzzled many. The rumors rtionship, even Yonas himself had admitted it.


    rs of her and Yonas had been the talk of the town. With almost everyone believing they were in a


    At that moment, Irene returned. With Yonas''s childhood sweetheart back in the country, all anyone saw was Yonas leaving Yasmine behind to be with Irene constantly. There were murmurs and gossip, but Yasmine didn''t want to listen.


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    Nathan chatted andughed with William. William, Irene is like my granddaughter, and EverPeak''s contract is under Yonas''s responsibility. Why n''t you also hand the contract to Irene? That way, the two kids will be in charge of the same contract, Nathan said, making a suggestion.


    Today''s your day. Nathan. Whatever you say goes!" William agreed.


    Irene looked at Yonas with a delighted smile and said, "Yonas, I''ll be looking forward to working with you closely


    "Absolutely," Yonas replied.


    With William and Nathan''s words, everyone assumed they were trying to set Yonas up with Irene.


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    Yasmine let out a bitter chuckle, picked up a chili pepper, and popped it into her mouth. The spiciness made her cough and brought tears to her


    Yonas frowned at the sound, his hand gripping the ss so tightly that his knuckles turned white.


    Irene also cast a quick nce over, immediately stood up, and smoothly changed the subject. "Nathan, I''ve prepared some fruit tea for help cut the grease," she said, gracefully serving fruit tea to everyone present. everyone to