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,

article on

jewelry store yesterday, he admitted. 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

gaze. "We're just old

off the phone screen, his expression turning grave. Tm afraid Irene might not see

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," Nathan added. "Grandpa, I consider Irene a friend, Yonus stated, his eyes

Irene as a close friend

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

you suggesting I should

the sake of the company... Yonas's

White family, but I won't have our children's marriages used as business leverage. I won't meddle in your decisions, but one thing is clear you must not hurt Irene ve come to

earnest.

nod, having no-intention

At the Russell

the entrance, awaiting Everlcak's representative. They had just arrived themselves. Yonas's appearance showed sufficient respect to EverPeak, a multinational

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a sharply dressed young man emerged. He offered his hand to Yonas first, saying politely. "Mr. Russell, Ms. White, I'm Dennis Norton, Everl'eak's representative" "Nice to meet you,

said. "You look younger than both of us, Mr.

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

on Yonas and Irene, understanding their

toured the factory, they saw only well-maintained

Russell Group and White Group were next door to each other, producing parts designed to fit together.

It was a clause in the EverPeak contract to ensure both

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