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.

…

coy voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out

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and began walking down

to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,”

down the stairs, her pale face lit up with

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

with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie.

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed

parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her like their own

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

that Yvette was back, she had stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon,

longer be the only one doted on in

bit her lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take what was

spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You

Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly

met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened, though she maintained her innocent

so I stayed

unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse

assured, “Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t

the case, then thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her

responded while glancing at her

embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning

country girl who just

their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have

Dad peel

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

yeah, I have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first place in the

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

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

glanced at Yvette

but respond with a puzzled look of her own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite

praise, the smugness remained fixed on