Chapter 160

Right after her talk with Morgan, Yasmine spotted a hashtag on social media, which said, "Ts Mr. Russell Buying an Engagement Ring for Ms.C White?"

Ever since Irene's comeback, the paparazzi had been relentless, dissecting her and Yonas's every move and relationship

status

With a shaky finger, Yasmine clicked on the news article. In displayed a clip of Yonas and Irene stepping into a jewelry store. A mere ten minutes later, they exited, Irene now holding a little gift box. The article mentioned an interview with a store clerk who verified the purchase of a diamond by Yonas and Irene with the same box they carried

Yasmine locked her phone silently. She hadn't wanted to see it, but there it was-the smile on Yonas's face. Before they met, he was known as a stern man, a man who rarely smiled. That changed after they got close. But now, the smile that was once hers alone seemed to be shared with Irene, too.

A wave of unease washed over her as Yasmine reached for her water p

glass and drained it, 'Is Yonas really getting serious with Irene? she pondered

Back at the Russell estate, Yonas was promptly shown to the study by the butler upon his return. Engrossed in his writing, Nathan laid down his pen as Yonas entered.

"Take a gander at this, will you?" Naduan said, pointing to his work.

Yonas gave a couple of appreciative glances, but something about Nathan seemed off today.

"What's up, Grandpa You called me here for something" Yonas asked, even though he hadn't planned on coming back today.

Nathan settled into his chair and smiled. "How's the collaboration with Irene these days? I heard EverPeak's rep is coming by this afternoon to check out the quality. You two should be there.

"Got it Grandpa Irene already briefed me, Yonas said,

news article on his phone.

Then he added after a pause, "But it was just a bracelet, not an engagement ring" "It's not the ring I'm talking about. It's about you and Irene, Nathan

avered his gaze. "We're just

not see it that way. The White family and we have been close

for abroad, and the first thing she did upon her return was to seek you out. William's mentioned it to me more times than I can count, and Eve always dodged the subject,"

he couldn't see Irene as a close friend

understand. But you should be aware of Irene's feelings. Even if you don't reciprocate, you must consider the

I should

for the sake of the company... Yonas's

as business leverage. I won't meddle in your decisions, but one thing is clear you must not hurt Irene ve come

earnest.

solemn nod, having no-intention of hurting

At the Russell

and Yonas stood at the entrance, awaiting Everlcak's representative. They had just arrived themselves. Yonas's

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offered his hand to Yonas first, saying politely. "Mr. Russell, Ms. White, I'm Dennis Norton, Everl'eak's representative" "Nice

smiled and said. "You look younger than both of

too kind. You look like you just left college, whereas I've been in the workforce for years,

on Yonas and Irene, understanding their characters well before

toured the factory, they saw only well-maintained machinery and

Group and White Group were next door to each other, producing parts designed to fit together. If one part failed, the other set would be useless,

clause in the EverPeak contract to

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