Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

Had Yvette known about Wilson's internal bleeding, she would have immediately stopped him from leaving the hospital. No matter how much he insisted on a discharge, she wouldn't have let him.

Xavier knew this moment would come. He couldn't hide the truth from Yvette forever. So, he had already prepared a flawless explanation that wouldn't raise any suspicions.

"I received intel from DY Organization and was in a hurry to report to you, so I forgot about the phone for a moment," he said.

Seeing her expression soften, his eyes flickered, and he apologized. "Sorry, Yvie."

Yvette was a person who appeared cold, but she had a soft spot when it came to her family and friends. By apologizing first, he knew that she wouldn't pursue the matter further.

Xavier indeed understood her well. After hearing his explanation, she didn't think much of it and didn't press the issue further.

"It's okay, it's not your fault. I was the one who left my phone in your car in the first place. Anyway, I need to go see Nancy now. Let's catch up some other time."

As Yvette walked away, Xavier clenched the ointment tube in his hand. His dark, narrow eyes held a deep, unsettling gloom.

He had always been the one by her side, and he would continue to be so in the future. There was no way he would give Yvette up without a fight.

As Yvette reached Nancy's ward, she saw Jacob soothing Nancy in a gentle embrace.

"Nance, it's my fault. I should have done more to protect you..."

Nancy's heart softened as she witnessed the remorse and self-loathing etched across Jacob's face. She reached out and hugged him back.

"Jacob, please don't beat yourself up about this. It was my own carelessness that led to Lionel abducting me. You were the first to realize I was gone and immediately reached out to Yvie. I owe you big time for that."

Jacob leaned down and kissed her forehead. "Nance, I insist that you have a bodyguard with you whenever you go out from now on. I can't bear the thought of going through something like this again." She shuddered at the memory of what had happened and quickly nodded obediently. "Okay, Jacob. I'll do as you say."

Watching the heartwarming scene in the hospital room, Yvette didn't want to intrude. She was about to slip away quietly, but Nancy had already noticed her.

**vvie!"

Yvette had no choice but to stride in, her long legs carrying her forward. Nancy Immediately pulled her into a warm hug, leaving Jacob feeling rather left out.noveldrama

He had to compete with his younger brothers and Wilson for Yvette's attention-and now with his own girlfriend as well! He wasn't sure how to feel about his sister being so popular.

"Yvie, this is all my fault. I dragged you into this. I'm so relieved you're alright, or I would never be able to forgive myself.",

Seeing Nancy's eyes well up with guilt, she gave her cheek a pinch. "Don't you dare say that! It's my fault you were dragged into this. Lionel was out to get me, not you. I'm the one who put you in danger!" "No way!" Nancy immediately protested. "Yvie, I won't let you say that!"

With a gentle tap to her nose; Yvette said, "And you have to promise not to blame yourself anymore." Nancy instinctively nuzzled against her hand, nodding sweetly as she clung to Yvette's arm. Okay, okay. Let's not say things like this again. It's all that bastard, Lionel's fault!"

Jacob watched the scene unfold with mixed feelings. He was Nancy's boyfriend, yet she had never been this affectionate and clingy with him. In this situation, Yvette seemed more like Nancy's boyfriend than he did.

Geez, how did he end up feeling like the third wheel here?

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