Kendall's Sacrifice

Chapter 534

Kendall clinked glasses with Yasmine. After both of them took a sip of wine, she turned to Jeffrey.

Seeing that, Yasmine promptly introduced her partner to the other woman. "Kendall, he's my partner, Jeffrey Schubert. We've known each other since we were very young."

Kendall nodded at Jeffrey. "Mr. Schubert."

Jeffrey responded with a smile without saying a word, for he saw Dylan glaring at him from a distance. He was wary of Dylan's gaze, which seemed sharp enough to cut him into pieces.

Yasmine swept a glance over the wealthy ladies before asking Kendall, "Can I have a word with you?"

Kendall then said to her mother, "Mommy, let me speak to Miss Zorn."

Charlotte felt relieved since Yasmine was now more polite to her daughter. What was more, the woman found a partner and also stopped pestering Dylan. As such, she didn't stop her daughter from having a chat with Yasmine alone.

"Jeffrey, I'll have a chat with Kendall," Yasmine turned to him. She used to be a willful person in the past, but when she was with Jeffrey now, she was gentle. After being showered with love, she had become more tender.

Jeffrey nodded lovingly. Yasmine then said to Kendall with a smile, "Let's go somewhere else."

Following that, they shuffled out of the venue.

Dylan's gaze darkened as he watched his wife leave with Yasmine, but he never stopped her, nor did he tell Ronnie to follow Kendall and protect her. Yasmine had never been a match for Kendall, after all.

When they arrived somewhere quiet, Yasmine stopped in her tracks and turned around. With the help of the lights, she sized Kendall up.

Kendall smiled. "What's wrong? Don't you recognize me anymore?"

"We haven't met each other for quite some time, and you've become more beautiful and elegant."

Kendall replied with a smile, "A rainbow will appear after a storm. I've weathered the storm only to be greeted by the rainbow. Since I'm in my element now, it's only natural that I look beautiful."

Yasmine couldn't help smiling. "You're as thick-skinned as ever."

"Thanks for your compliment."

Yasmine went on to say, "Kendall, you were chased out by Old Madam Coleman because of Brian. He decided to retaliate against you because he loved Kelly deeply. Regardless of the reason, he's in the wrong, and I'd like to apologize to you on his behalf."

"Your brother is pretty loyal," Kendall said scornfully. "Kelly is pregnant with Jackson's child, but she still got together with Brian. Is he ready to be the child's father or something?"

"Are they still together?" Yasmine had no idea about it, for she had stopped contacting Kelly.

"Do you think they've broken up?"

Yasmine was startled for a moment before saying, "My mom had stopped Brian and Kelly from getting together, so I thought… He's been coming home on time recently. How is it possible that… I can't believe I was friends with someone like Kelly. Was I blind or something?" Kelly used to be her best friend.

"Before I came here, I saw Brian going to the company to pick Kelly up."

Yasmine's expression darkened.

Brian was handsome and wealthy. As long as he made himself available, he could choose from a myriad of women. However, he insisted on getting together with Kelly, who was pregnant with Jackson's child.

It wasn't until Jacqueline blew her top previously that Yasmine found out Kelly and Brian were living under the same roof, and they had even made love. As such, Yasmine stopped contacting Kelly.

"Thanks for informing me about it, Kendall." Yasmine pulled herself together and apologized to Kendall. Then, she tried to plead with her, saying, "Kendall, now that your relationship with Dylan has strengthened, the seniors in the Coleman Family wouldn't dare target you again. Since you're doing great now, could you help me put in a good word for my family in front of Dylan?"

Not only did Dylan send Jacqueline photos of Brian and Kelly dating, but he had also been going against Zorn Holdings. As such, the conflict between both families intensified.

This was terrible news to the Zorn Family. Moreover, Frank wouldn't join forces with the Zorns, for he was in favor of Kendall.

After a moment of silence, Kendall replied, "To be honest with you, Yasmine, I'm not ready to forgive Brian and Kelly. Dylan is standing up for me and protecting me. If I put in a good word for the Zorn Family, it's no different from slapping him in the face."

She went on to say, "I will never do that. Although I'm fine now, it doesn't mean your brother's actions never brought me any harm. I can never forgive him. If you were in my shoes, I believe you wouldn't put it past you either. After all, we're not saints."

Yasmine parted her lips but couldn't utter a word. Given her temperament, she could never forgive someone who tried to harm her.

"Yasmine, even though we're not love rivals anymore, we can never be friends. Brian wants to protect Kelly, so we're destined to be on opposite sides. The most I can do is to ask Dylan not to bring the Schubert Family down when Zorn Holdings eventually goes bankrupt."

Kendall continued, "I can tell that Mr. Schubert is truly in love with you. Both of you will get married sooner or later, and the Schubert Family will be your home. By not dragging the Schuberts into this matter, I can at least assure you that you'll spend the rest of your life peacefully. As for what your family will do and whether you'll side with them, that's up to you."