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,

a news article on his

headline was all he needed to understand the situation. "I was with Irene at the jewelry store yesterday, he admitted. Then he added after a pause, "But it was just a bracelet, not an

avered his gaze. "We're just old friends.

afraid Irene might not see it that way. The White family and we

return was to seek you out. William's mentioned it to me more times than I can count, and Eve always dodged the subject," Nathan added. "Grandpa, I consider Irene a

had happened, he couldn't see Irene as a close friend anymore. Their interactions were more cautious than

But you should be aware of Irene's feelings. Even

I should

for the sake of the company...

meddle in your decisions,

earnest.

nod, having no-intention of hurting

At the Russell

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

A DOMINGO

Chapter 160

politely. "Mr. Russell, Ms. White, I'm Dennis Norton, Everl'eak's representative" "Nice

"You look younger than

just left college, whereas I've

on Yonas and Irene,

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

Russell Group and White Group were next door to each other, producing parts

design. It was a clause in the EverPeak contract to ensure both companies worked in

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