Chapter 9

Chuck Zimmerman, the man who appeared out of nowhere had mesmerizing eyes and a gentle, charming demeanor. When he smiled, there was a hint of innocence that made him hard to resist Yasmine couldn't recall meeting a man like this before, and Lucy eyed him with suspicion.

Chuck put down a plate of cooked black goose and said with a bright smile, Tm Chuck Zimmerman, the chef for Mr. Russell This black goose is the one you hunted, and Mr. Russell asked me to cook it for you, Ms. Sanchez" 'Chef? Who wears a million-dollar watch and is still a chef? Yasmine raised an eyebrow Lucy blurted out, "Even Mr. Russell's chef is this loaded?"

Chuck served them slices of the black goose and replied. "Well, it's mostly because Mr. Russell has plenty of cash

Yasmine and Lucy couldn't help but chuckle at that.

Their laughter reached Xavier, who suddenly felt an unsettling depression in his chest.

He looked over, seeing Yasmine pick up a piece of roasted meat with a silver fork, her eyes sparkling with delight, while Chuck spoke animatedly to her. Instantly, Xavier felt the meat in his mouth lost all flavor.

he knew she was gentle and thoughtful, but he had never seen

stepped right out of

"Xavier, is the guy

at Yasmine in surprise. "No way, int Mrs. Yasmine kind

Or her boyfriend? Wow, Xavier got lucky with that quick divorce, or else. Noticing Xavier's change

Xavier's face darkened, his hands clenching into fists as

Lucy felt the intense gaze from Xavier. As soon as Chuck left, Lucy

Yet, the scenery there was too beautiful, and she felt so good that she didn't bother to dwell on it. After a couple of drinks, she felt a bit

out a low laugh. His seductive eyes sparkled with amusement-seemed like he was

in fear-the only time he had seen Yonas smile like that was when the Yates family fell apart and came

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