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,

pulled up a news article on his phone. "Care to comment

admitted. Then he added after a pause, "But it was just a bracelet, not an engagement ring" "It's not the

avered his gaze. "We're

his expression turning grave. Tm afraid Irene might not see it that way.

upon her return was to seek you out. William's mentioned it to me

he couldn't see Irene as a close friend anymore. Their

Irene's feelings. Even if you don't reciprocate, you must consider the

suggesting I should

sake of the

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

earnest.

nod, having no-intention

At the Russell

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

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

look younger than both of us, Mr.

like you just left college, whereas

studied up on Yonas and Irene, understanding their characters

they toured the factory, they saw only

to each other, producing parts designed to fit together. If one part failed, the other set would be

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

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