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Yolanda found the whole thing ridiculous and looked up at Linda.

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Linda was still fuming, nudging Yolanda. “Just get upstairs, don’t actually let Joelle that man–stealer win. That woman’s got no shame–Charles is married and she keeps throwing herself at him. She keeps insisting she’s not after him, all the while playing the victim after stirring up trouble.”

The more Linda mulled over it, the angrier she got. With Yolanda’s ‘I–don’t–care‘ attitude, there’s no way she could stand up to Joelle.

“Yolanda, you really need to look out for yourself. If you’re really out of options, just get pregnant. Even Charles would have to treat you better if there’s a child in the mix. The Grant business and the Sinclair family are totally tied together now, so don’t make any waves for me.”

Linda gave Yolanda a firm push back into the elevator, and the doors closed just in time.

Finally breathing easy, Linda turned on her heel and left the hospital without looking back.

Yolanda stood inside the elevator, catching the red mark on her cheek reflected in the mirrored wall. She raised her hand and gingerly touched it.

When the doors slid open, she realized she was still on the first floor. Someone outside was about to enter, but paused when he saw her, sounding a bit unsure. “Yolanda?”

Yolanda glanced up. It was Quinn Cooper.

Quinn’s gaze paused on her cheek. He’d heard from Charles that May was hospitalized, and considering May never liked Yolanda, he guessed she might have gotten physical with her again.

Yolanda’s eyes were red–rimmed, her lips flushed, and a clear handprint marked her cheek–she looked obviously bullied.

Quinn clicked his tongue. “You really ought to tell Charles. Aunt May was way out of line this time.”

Yolanda’s eyes flickered twice, thinking to herself, ‘I can’t just let myself get slapped for nothing. She said quietly, “I’m fine, I’m used to it. Charles is busy working, and I don’t want to bother him.”

‘Busy working?‘ Yolanda thought to herself, feeling a little bitter. ‘Yeah right, he’s been glued to Joelle Monroe. these days!‘

‘All he does lately is hang out with her.’

Quinn leaned casually in the elevator, clicking his tongue again. He was so tall, and those flirty eyes of his could probably make even a dog feel loved. Quinn said, “You really are too sweet, Yolanda–you just swallow all your grievances by yourself. I need to head upstairs, catch you later.”

“Bye, Quinn,” Yolanda said softly.

shut, Quinn couldn’t help but call

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you about it—that’s how much she really likes you. You should give her some of your attention, instead of spending all your time

a gentle smile playing on his lips. “Yolanda’s just

credit, even when it’s deserved, and she always keeps quiet when she’s been hurt. If she didn’t

Quinn had already tattled to Charles. Feeling a bit resigned, she drove to Ian’s place, picked out a couple of outfits, and arranged for a local

Charles.

Mom’s in the hospital and she’s really upset. Do you

fiddling with a pen, something unreadable flickering in his gaze. He just said, “Come over to Sinclair Group. I’ll take you

I want to spend these next

disappear any time soon. Yolanda must’ve come up with an excuse to avoid having

swallowed. Truth was, Yolanda had always been this way–keeping everything bottled up inside from

don’t come home for a few days? If you’re worried, you can always call

to spend

rubbed his temples. “If you’re feeling hurt,

myself and learn a bit more. I asked Linda to send some things over to the hospital, so I won’t be dropping by these next few days,”

just afraid of getting slapped again,

strange heaviness

a hint of worry in his voice. Yolanda ignored the concern, thinking to herself, ‘No need

up–take care at work,” Yolanda replied quickly, wanting to

out on the couch, finally able to relax. Last night had been exhausting, taking care of lan and barely sleeping, but with no need to go back to Water Bay these next few days, she could

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and dialed Jason Maine, asking, “So, how many minority shares have we picked

cool as ever. “Not even one percent yet, but the online rumor mill is only getting hotter. More of those retail investors are panicking and dumping

finally feeling some relief. She picked up her phone

things were finally looking up for her, she refused to stop streaming. She’d start at seven in the morning and wouldn’t log off until midnight. Word was, loads of viewers felt bad for her story and flooded her with donations–she’d pulled in over

the payout showing on the platform’s

ten years, and our share was less than one percent. Some months, I could only just scrape enough together for rent. Most of the time, we were basically starving. There was this one

were so heartbreaking, and her delicate

a piece of work! How can a woman be so twisted? Bet she

with her? Haha, not

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