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.

…

and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon

it’s already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie

it seems she’s adapting to it just fine!” Sᴇaʀch

sarcasm in her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs with her

Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face lit up

me. I don’t know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything.

warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit down and let’s have

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of

the family. After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her

out of the picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who loved

affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette would be taking her brothers’ love away from

no longer be the only one doted on in the

never been found and

home, Yvie. You must have had a tough time all

remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly introduced

your cousin, Yasmin.” As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze,

so I stayed back to take care of him. Please don’t be mad at

Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid picking

“Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t

thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can get

glancing at

a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand,

girl who just returned embarrass

carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough

Dad peel the

again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She

and Aunt

their attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First place? That’s fantastic,

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

Yvette with a smug

were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t

the praise, the smugness remained fixed on her