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.

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sweet and coy voice coming

it’s already so late.

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and began walking

told everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a

the stairs, her pale face lit up

favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of

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

was entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who

showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy

After her parents passed away, Yara and

picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who

Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette would

the only one

found and never returned to take what was Yasmin’s in the

jealousy and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have

Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence

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

Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to take care of him. Please don’t be mad at me for

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

Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad

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

glancing

as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

“Alright, alright,

right, Yvie. Let Dad peel the

eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity to get their

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

some of their attention to her, offering praises

talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist like Mischa

glanced at Yvette with a

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

the praise, the smugness remained fixed on