Chapter 154

"Heflect on whos always rescued you from the hole you've dug and who's sprung you from the clink, Xavier reminded, his voice stern, with his arms folded across his chest

Helen went quiet, her thoughts wandering back to the mental hospital incident. She recalled Selena mentioning that Matthew had fak Matthew had faked an illness To get Yasmine to visit, leading to her rescue. If a similar situation arose. Yasmine might not be so forgiving.

the night cast its spell, Yasmine returned to the Sanchez residence. She took out the pink diamond from her wardrobe, her gaze tracing its ikle. The gem at the auction had ended up with Irene, and Yasmine couldn't help but suspect that Yonas had intended it for Irene all along,

The more she looked at the diamond, the more restless she became, until she hid it away in her drawer.

The auction had been fruitless for Yoselin's condition. Yasmine had hoped that seeing Yonas and being in that environment would trigger some forgotten memories. But it seemed the kidnapping's impact on Yoselin was too profound.

The kidnappers were now in custody, yet Morgan's persistent interrogations had yielded no useful information. It appeared that Irene's incentives were unresistibly enticing, or perhaps she held leverage over their loved ones

After tidying up. Yasmine collapsed onto her bed, her mind replaying the scene of Yo

Yonas standing with Irene, the epitome of a perfect couple.

Just as Yasmine expected the next day's headlines were a no-brainer, showcasing Irene and Yonas at the auction. Their photos quickly climbed the trending charts, but an article with the hashtag. "Aurelith University Counselor's Treatment of Yoselin, What's It Like to Make Things Worse, thrust Yasmine into the spotlight

The article included a video clip of Yoselin's reaction at the auction, captured by Helen. Suddenly. Yasmine's past was under scrutiny, and ber reputation was at stake. center stage. The revelation that Yoselin

The incident once confined to the Aurelich University forum, resurfaced, with Yoselin's situation taking co suffered from a severe psychological disorder spread like wildfire.

Psychology professionals questioned Yasmine's credentials, but Carter and Winston stood by her, even citing her published paper in the Journal of Paychology. But it wasn't enough to quell the critics, and a wave of ridicule ensued.

"Is it a big deal if it was published in the Journal of Psychology? Remember that all theory and no practice make for a dangerous counselor."

Trouldn't i

psychologists never publish a thing but still manage to make

find Yvette sitting on the edge of his bed. She looked started when he opened his eyes. "What are you doing?" he mumbled, sull

chatting with Mom. You should get ready; breakfast

it" Xavier said, swinging

was laughing

to Selena on her phone. "Mom, check this

in the laughter and said, "Now let's see how the school board keeps her around: With Irene in the picture, the Russell family won't be shielding

expression dark as he placed his phone in front

feet and yelled, "Xavier How can you blame me the moment something happens? I didn't do it. You

her down coldly,

complain about who was Xavier, on the other hand, was

I knew who did, I'd

her fork, the clatter cutting through the air "Xavier, how could

backed

she released a breath she'd been holding. Her phone's screen in up, displaying the

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caught Helen's gaze from downstairs, boring into her. Her heart skipped a beat as she thought. Why

room, locked her phone, and tried

looking at?" Selena asked, her

smiled as she finished her breakfast. "Nothing, Mom.

a plan," Selena

article. After all, she was the one who'd secretly filmed the video. and the only person she'd shown it to was Yvette. If it was Yvette, she owed her a debt of gratitude, Inside the Sanchez Group building, Morgan was immersed in paperwork when

to see this"

his face souring as he passed it back. Trace the IP and get the media to bury the trending topic.

Mr. Sanchez," the assistant said, scurrying

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