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.

…

heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs

so late. Why

soundly. I was worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting

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

returned yesterday, and there’s

down the stairs, her pale

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

in, his voice filled with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby, was left

seeing Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed Yasmin’s

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

five older brother figures who

stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon,

longer be the only one doted on

bit her lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found

spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have had a tough

remembered Yasmin’s

is your cousin, Yasmin.” As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened, though she maintained

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

just used him

Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad

and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can

Yvette responded while glancing at her hand

slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand,

this country girl who just returned

tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have breakfast, Yvie. Make sure you eat

right, Yvie. Let Dad

their focus once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered.

yeah, I have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt

Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside

tough this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist

at Yvette

own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite

the smugness remained