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Yvette quickly stepped in to stop Selena. "Ms. Sanchez is Xavier's ex-wife. Kicking her out like this wouldn't be proper. We have extra rooms, and if it comes down to it, we can let her stay with us for a bit." The security guard glanced at the simply dressed Yasmine with a hint of disdain. He figured she was just another ex-wife trying to cling to her rich ex-husband, Yasmine ignored their judgment and replied, "That's not necessary."

She grabbed her suitcase and left. But suddenly, dark clouds rolled in, and rain started pouring down. Looking at the battery which was at two percent, she couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. Surrounded by trees, she had no place to take cover from the rain. Soaked to the bone, she looked utterly miserable.

Just then, a luxury Cayenne pulled up beside her, and Yonas walked over with a black umbrella. Under his umbrella, it felt. like the rain vanished.

"Ms. Sanchez, what a coincidence, Yonas said, smiling warmly at the drenched Yasmine.

If a handsome guy like him approached with an offer of protection from the rain, it could make anyone's heart race. But Yasmine felt only a brief flutter before saying resignedly. "It's quite the coincidence. Mr. Russell, can you give me a ride!" Yonas didn't answer directly. His deep eyes swept over her before he said gently, "Just get in the car."

car wrapped around her, easing the chill. Yonas handed her a towel while he focused on some

rescue, he'd been so gentle. Did he do all this for his sister?" she thought, yet soon, the car stopped in front of an apartment building. Yonas' smooth voice broke through. "It's pouring outside, and you're soaked.

apartment wasn't far from Silver Oak Villa, and she figured that was why he brought her

light blue wallpaper with fluffy clouds lifted her spirits. She

out, her face lighting up. "Mr. Yonas, what

friend Yasmine. She needs a place

I'll find

to Aurelith University, where she attends, and Linda takes care of her here." Yasmine understood. Suddenly, Yonas' phone chimed.

a painting on the wall. It was soothing autumn leaves falling, warm sunlight streaming

the surface of the painting when Yonas' deep voice came from behind her. "That's

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