Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

When Lionel saw Wilson, he abruptly dropped to his knees. The sound echoed throughout the room. His voice trembled as he expressed his deep regret and remorse. "Mr. Quinn, I am deeply sorry for my crime! I'm so glad that you're safe and sound..."

He had intended to kill Yvette, that damned woman. Wilson, on the other hand, was his savior. Wilson had taken Lionel in as an orphan and put him in a guard training camp. If it weren't for him, Lionel would have died on the streets.

Although he had betrayed Wilson for Victoria, he had never intended to harm him. All Lionel wanted was for Yvette to be dead..

The coldness in Wilson's eyes was almost tangible as he glared daggers at Lionel. Yet, the instant he shifted his gaze to Yvette, a warmth seemed to radiate from him. His deep, velvety voice was dripping with indulgence as he said to her, "Baby, you decide what to do with him. I'm all ears."

Yvette nodded, looking pleased. She wanted to handle this herself -if only to vent her anger.

Lionel knelt rigidly, his eyes filled with venomous hatred as he glared at her. He knew he was doomed. His only regret was that he hadn't been able to kill her for Victoria before his

downfall.

Yvette's icy gaze fell on him, and she spoke in a slow, measured tone. "Did Victoria order you to kill me?" "How dare you! You can't slander Ms. Olson like that!" Lionel's face turned red with anger. She is the kindest person I know. She would never ask me to do something like that! She had no idea about this whole thing! I did it all on my own-out of hatred for you! This has nothing

to do with Ms. Olson!"

As Yvette watched his agitated expression, the truth dawned on her. Her eyes grew even colder.

Lionel's anxiety grew, and he hastily spoke up once more. "I'm the only one responsible for this. Ms. Olson had no part in it. Come after me if you want revenge.

Her beautiful eyes, now filled with murderous rage, sent shivers down everyone's spine as she thought of his past deeds.

Killing him would be too easy. She wanted to make him suffer. Since he loved Victoria so

much, she would expose the true, monstrous nature of the woman he loved. She intended to have him experience the despair of heartbreak.

"Take him to the dungeon first."

Though puzzled by Yvette's command, Samuel complied respectfully. "Yes, Ms. Yvette!"

As Lionel was taken away, Collin couldn't help but protest. "Yvette, why are you letting him

off so easily? He almost killed Wilson-"

"Shut up!" His words were cut off by Wilson's stern voice. "Yvie knows what she's doing, so. mind your own business.

Chastened by Wilson's rebuke, Collin rubbed his nose and fell silent, clicking his tongue in irritation. Did Wilson need to be so protective of her?

The sight of him defending her filled Yvette with a comforting warmth. "You guys carry on. I've got something to take care of. I'll come back to keep you company later."

Wilson refused to let Yvette go. His mesmerizing almond eyes were locked on her as he spoke with a hint of coquettishness. "Baby, if you leave I'll be all alone..."noveldrama

Yvette let out a sigh. "Collin is still here, isn't he

Collin was initially shocked by the almost flirtatious way Wilson was speaking to Yvette. However, he quickly caught on and began to nod along in agreement.

"Exactly, Wilson! There's a living, breathing person standing right in front of you. Can't you see me?" Wilson narrowed his eyes, then gave Collin a cold, menacing stare.

Collin immediately cowered and hastily turned to Yvette. "Yvette, I'm not even a person! No need to treat

me like one. You should stay here with Wilson. He can't bear to be without you!"