The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 144 The Hidden Motives

“I didn’t let anything sl*p!” The middle–aged woman stood on the hillside and glanced around warily. “You made it clear not to spill anything when you left.”

Yvette narrowed her eyes. “But what if they offer you money to spill everything?”

“We’ll pocket the cash,” Fanny retorted with a sardonic grin. “But we’ve been feeding them false leads. Plus, there are others who paid to keep her whereabouts hidden.”

Yvette felt a wave of relief wash over her. “Mom, you did the right thing.”

As it turned out, the middle–aged woman was none other than Fanny Yaleman, who had initially taken the wrong child.

Fanny teared up when Yvette finally called her “Mom” after so long. “Yvette, we did everything you asked,” she said. “And thankfully, you warned us that admitting what happened could land us in jail for human trafficking. We owe you for that.”

“Got it.” Yvette got the information she needed and swiftly changed the subject. “Mom, we need to stay alert. Once this whole situation blows over, I’ll come fetch you and Dad to live in the city.”

Fanny’s eyes lit up. “Really? Then your brother has to come too! You promised to buy him a house!”

reassured with a grin. “Just relax

wouldn’t be buying him a house. She also couldn’t help but disdainfully regard

on her, Yvette comforted her mother. ” Remember, don’t reveal anything about me. If it comes down to it,

I’ll do as you asked,” Fanny assured, then lowering her voice she asked, “But Yvette, whose child is she? How did she cause such a

is. If they find out,

sure they never find out,” Fanny declared confidently. “After all, this village is

us, everything should be fine. Mom, if there’s an emergency, remember to reach out

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darling!” Fanny’s focus then turned to

“Once you’re here, I’ll take you to

your brother’s

course, that was just to placate Fanny, and Yvette certainly wouldn’t be buying that house for her

ease.

commotion Wynter stirred wouldn’t

the status of the young lady of the Yates family belonged to her