The Ceo’s Convict Wife by Jennifer Mike

Chapter 23

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“There should be 99 of them.” Carlos recalled having seen news coverage about it. Zachary had mentioned in an interview that there were a total of 99 holographic projections, symbolizing 99 lifetimes of love.

The statement was once considered a classic by many of Yvette’s fans. Being a popular actress in the entertainment industry, Yvette naturally commanded a sizable fan following

“Take down every single one of them,” Jonathan decreed.

“All?” Carlos was surprised.

“All, Jonathan affirmed firmly.

“Okay, I’ll attend to it.” Jonathan’s sudden request to take down all the Xanthos family’s projection advertising caught Carlos off guard. He thought, “Could it be that the Xanthos family and Hamilton families had offended Mr. Youngblood? Or was Mr. Youngblood no longer in favor of the marriage of convenience between the two families? But hadn’t Mr. Youngblood accepted the engagement party invitations from both the Xanthos and Hamilton families before?”

Carlos found himself engulfed in a haze of perplexity. Suddenly, he jolted. A thought struck him like a bolt of lightning.

“Could it be that Mr. Youngblood wanted to take down the projection advertising because of… Rosalie’s involvement?” Carlos was startled by his own notion.

“Would Mr. Youngblood really do this for a woman? Would he hold grudges against the Xanthos family and the Hamilton. family because of a woman? Even in the case of the late Melanie, the woman who was to be Mr. Youngblood’s wife, he never jeopardized his standing in the business world by antagonizing rivals on her behalf. What does Rosalie really mean to Mr. Youngblood? Carlos wrestled with bewilderment.

As she stood in the hotel corridor, Loretta gazed at the man dressed impeccably in a suit before her. He possessed a handsome appearance with a touch of scholarly aura. “Zachary, my brother-in-law… Ah, wair. I suppose I can’t address you as brother-in-law any more. You and my sister are a thing of the past.”

Xanthos Group was planning for an ambitious large-scale film production. Once Loretta got wind of that development, she diligently ascertained that Zachary was scheduled to dine at the hotel and promptly seized the opportunity to meet him.

Since Rosalie wouldn’t come to plead with Zachary, then it was up to her!

When he heard the word “sister” from her lips, Zachary experienced a momentary pause. Recollections of the recent episode at the club, wherein he had encountered Rosalie, resurfaced in his thoughts.

woman was someone he had once loved, she had also come perilously close to causing the

the relationship with her in time, and if the Hamilton family hadn’t stepped in to support the Xanthos family, the latter might have

disheveled. He would never have anticipated that the once proud and outstanding new lawyer would eventually be relegated to the status of a menial

his eyes again. It was the one where

claimed that she was

her words. Nonetheless, eyewitnesses and evidence were firmly in place. How could she possibly be

any wrongdoing, even till the very end.

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you’re aware,” Zachary said

our family can only rely on me. I hope I can take on more substantial roles and augment my income to support the family. But I lack influential connections, and Rosie has

make her situation sound even direr, hoping to evoke sympathy from the other party.

effort into her words. “After all, Rosie once had her moments of glory, I do not want to see her suffer unduly. I hope

she saw Loretta, she let out a mocking laugh. “Who did I

She recognized the woman before her as

disdain as she stared at Loretta. “I recall you’re merely a minor actress, right? What’s the matter? You came to

incredibly embarrassed by the scolding. Unfortunately, other people were passing by the corridor, watching the scene unfold

her involvement in a fatal accident while driving, I might already have become a popular celebrity in my own right. basking in the spotlight and not suffering like this.”

connections had also facilitated her initial

you leaving?” Yvette spoke

I were to depart now, wouldn’t my

Rosalie and I no longer have anything to do with each other,” Zachary declared.

something more

let out a cold snort and directed it at Loretta. “If you don’t leave now, I’ll have the security throw you out!”

reluctantly left, planning to find another opportunity

Zachary and said, “Could it be that you’re still thinking about Rosalie? Just moments ago, Loretta kept calling you brother-in-law. Aren’t you afraid that Jonathan might catch wind of this? Don’t

like

was like an impending sword hanging over the Xanthos family’s head. Over the past