Facade of Love

Chapter 18 Madam Young Pressures for Divorce

The Youngs Old Manor.

The Youngs‘ empire was built single–handedly by Madam Young and Sir Young after the country’s economic reform and reopening nearly fifty years ago. Thus, it had a formidable legacy. Sir Young passed away a few years ago due to illness, so now the oldest living member of the Youngs was Madam Young. The rest were Idris‘ aunts and uncles, who were originally supposed to take over the family business.

However, after Sir Young passed away, Madam Young decisively handed the company over to Idris. Idris‘ father had apparently encountered some issues early on in his life and was said to have passed

away. Perhaps the Youngs were too heartbroken to talk about it, and as I was not overly curious, I never inquired further.

The Youngs Old Manor was located in the suburbs. Sir Young had bought quite a bit of land and mountains when the country’s economy was rising. He then built several ancient–style mansions

complete with mountains, waters, and gardens. After Sir Young passed away, Madam Young

continued living there, along with the other aunts and uncles.

After entering the old house with Mr. Zachary, I crossed the courtyard and the lake to reach Madam Young’s residence. She was in the pavilion of the courtyard, listening to opera performances with a few aunts and younger family members.

Youngs had many rules. Since Madam Young had not spoken, I did not speak either, and instead stood quietly

The lively and light

Sit, sit.” Then, she looked at

gave the command to disperse,

in the pavilion. She looked at me, holding her rosary, and after a moment of silence, said,

Although I did not know

outside, and Mr. Zachary entered and placed

said, “Open it and

As soon as I saw them, I froze. They were related to the events from five

asked, “Yvette, is

was calm, but the atmosphere had quickly

at 18, sold to the border, and became a prostitute,” Madam Young said before I could speak. “If people knew the Youngs‘ daughter–in–law had such a past…

from my family background, the most important factor was my clean past. If she had known about the events from five years

elders would not want their descendants to marry clean

never mistreated you. Although I wanted great–grandchildren, I never pressured you. You’ve been married for two years and are still childless. Now this scandal has surfaced. Child,