Rose with Thorns

Chapter 45

“Remember what you said.” Yvette’s cold words hung in the air as she turned and strode away without hesitation.

Alex’s expression grew darker with each passing second, and Yasmin quickly stepped in to soothe him. “Grandpa, don’t be angry. You have to mind your health.

“Yvie grew up in the countryside and might not have learned proper manners. Please don’t hold it against her.”

However, every word Yasmin said only fueled the fire, making Alex’s expression even worse.

that wretch! Our family doesn’t need someone

sure that Alex now despised Yvette. That bitch wouldn’t have a place in

up. “Boss, don’t be upset. How about I sneak into Murray Estate later and give that old man some

those who knew her well could tell she wasn’t in a

of bottles on the table. As she recalled the taste from the last time, she poured

want to drink?” Jake was shocked and quickly tried to stop her. “No way,

people at Jubilife Research Institute were extremely protective of Yvette. He’d be in serious trouble if they found out he let

she got drink after just one glass last night, Yvette restrained herself and took only a

did you drink? You mustn’t do that again. You’ve never had any drinks before…” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

her head as a WhatsApp notification popped up on

so I

faded

replied, “The day after

When his phone chimed, he glanced at

Monday. He could see Yvette right after he called off the engagement

had just met her today, he was already looking forward to seeing

allergy meds. Please take them now,” Samuel said respectfully, offering the pills and a glass of

the pills nonchalantly. He had a mild