Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 972:

While walking home, Yvonne entertained the idea of uncorking one of Norton’s best wines to celebrate.

Securing her first magazine interview since joining the company was a significant achievement, especially since the interviewee was a former schoolmate. Life had its curious twists.

It had been ages since she last saw Anya, and now Anya had reappeared just when she needed her the most. Perhaps fortune was finally turning in her favor.

Upon entering her home, brimming with excitement, Yvonne was taken aback to find Norton lounging on the sofa.

There he was, his lean legs stretched out, dressed in a crisply tailored suit, his shirt buttoned to the top, radiating a controlled elegance.

Yvonne expressed her surprise. “Not swamped with work today? You’re back rather early.”

Norton replied with a light-hearted retort. “I’m not a machine—I need a break from work now and then!” He was visibly cheerful. He got up, approached her, and gently took her hand. “Come with me.”

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