Rose with Thorns

Chapter 4

Yvette thought of Wilson’s charming and seductive smile. Her long lashes fluttered slightly as her slender finger tapped on the prompt to accept his request.

“Stay safe on your way back. Let me know when you get home,” came his message.

Yvette didn’t reply, her expression unchanged as she put her phone back into her pocket.

Inside the car, Wilson glanced at the message he sent her that was left on read.

He wore a captivating smile as he thought of Yvette as quite the aloof person.

Samuel watched that scene from the rearview mirror. His thoughts were racing as he finally understood what happened.

The reason Wilson played along with that girl’s act was to get her contact information.

He realized that Wilson was cunning for tricking an innocent girl like that! That said, Samuel had never seen Wilson that interested in anyone before. Could it be that he had taken a liking to that girl?

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he was.

That girl looked barely 18, and Wilson said he wouldn’t act like a monster!

It was a complete turnabout, an ironic slap in the face.

…

coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out of

Yara, it’s already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie

“Yvie must be sleeping soundly. I was worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting to it just fine!”

in her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and

She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a

stairs, her pale face lit up with

food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try them out and see which ones you

voice filled with warmth. “That’s right,

Yasmin, who was standing nearby, was left

showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed Yasmin’s

relative of the family. After her parents passed away, Yara and

Yasmin had five older brother figures who loved her, making her the

was back, she had stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from

only

resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and

and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You

her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and

As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened,

spoke sweetly, “Yvie, I actually planned to pick you up with Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I

him as an excuse to avoid picking the country girl

assured, “Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad at

forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can get along in

while glancing at her hand

twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her

dare this country girl who

“Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have breakfast, Yvie.

Let Dad peel the eggshells

once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity to get

Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first

attention to her, offering praises alongside

this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even

at Yvette with a smug

puzzled look of her own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were

listened to the praise, the smugness remained