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.

she had also come perilously close to causing the downfall of the Xanthos

time, and if the Hamilton family hadn’t stepped in to support the Xanthos family, the latter might have descended into the realm of third-rate enterprises!

the attire of a sanitary worker, looking disheveled. He would never have anticipated that the once proud and outstanding new lawyer would eventually be relegated to

that, the scene flashed before his eyes again. It was the one where she had her nails pulled out but still crawled

had repeatedly claimed that she

her words. Nonetheless, eyewitnesses and evidence

remained obstinately defiant in acknowledging any

Chapter 23

you’re aware,”

hope I can take on more substantial roles and augment my income to support the family. But I lack influential connections, and Rosie has been to jail. It’s difficult for me to fight for better

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

her moments of glory, I do not want to see her suffer

brown coat stepped forward. As soon as she saw Loretta, she let out a mocking laugh. “Who did

expression instantly turned unsightly. She recognized the woman before her as Yvette, the

stared at Loretta. “I recall you’re merely a minor actress, right? What’s the matter? You came to see Zachary today and keep calling him brother-in-law. Are you hoping Zachary might hand you another female lead role? Your audacity

passing by the corridor, watching the

it not for her involvement in a fatal accident while driving, I

Loretta conveniently forgot that Rosalie’s connections had also facilitated her initial opportunities

you leaving?”

I were to depart now, wouldn’t my endeavor to meet him today

should head back. Rosalie and I no longer have anything to do with each other,”

something more in

Loretta. “If you don’t leave now,

reluctantly left, planning to find another opportunity in the future.

turned to 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

words sounded like a warning.

darkened. How could he forget it? The name “Jonathan” was like an impending sword hanging over the Xanthos family’s head. Over the past three