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

never publish a thing but still manage to make

his bed. She looked started

should get ready; breakfast is waiting downstairs," Yvette

swinging his

Helen was laughing

to Selena on her phone. "Mom, check this out!

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 her anymore. Let's see how

he placed his phone in front of Helen. "Did you leak this

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

her down coldly, his

she wasn't gonna complain about who was Xavier, on the other hand, was sta mix of

I knew

clatter cutting through the air "Xavier, how could you suspect your own sister? She said it

Selena's protective glare, Xavier backed down.

Xavier left, and she released a breath she'd been holding.

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Chapter 131

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

her phone, and tried to

are you looking at?"

she finished her breakfast. "Nothing, Mom. Let's hit the mall later and

a

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

to see this"

as he passed it back. Trace the IP

assistant said, scurrying

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