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.

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

and if the Hamilton family hadn’t stepped in to support the Xanthos family, the latter might have descended into the realm of

looking disheveled. He would never have anticipated that the once proud and outstanding new lawyer would eventually

scene flashed before his eyes again. It was the one where she had her nails pulled out

claimed that

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

acknowledging any wrongdoing, even till the very

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you’re aware,” Zachary said

I can take on more substantial roles and augment my income to support the family. But I lack

even direr, hoping to evoke sympathy from the other party.

moments of glory, I do not want

coat stepped forward. As soon as she saw Loretta, she let out a mocking laugh. “Who did I think it was?

woman before

as she 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.

other people were passing by the corridor, watching the scene unfold as if it were

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 opportunities

Aren’t you leaving?”

only force a smile and look at Zachary pitifully. “If I were to depart now, wouldn’t my endeavor

back. Rosalie and I no longer have anything to do

was about to say something more in response to his

cold snort and directed it at Loretta. “If you

reluctantly left, planning to

you’re still thinking about Rosalie? Just moments ago, Loretta kept calling you brother-in-law. Aren’t you afraid that

like

impending sword hanging over the Xanthos family’s head. Over the past three years,