The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 171

In a private room of the restaurant, Yvette stared at the message from Xanthe in the group chat, feeling like that word was hitting her in the face. She was seething with embarrassment and anger, her face turning dark as she slammed her phone down on the table. The noise startled Jessie, who immediately leaned in with concern, asking, "What's wrong, Yvette? Did something happen?"

In this private space, away from outsiders, Yvette let her disdain show. "What else could it be? That wretched Shakira! Why hasn't anything happened to her yet?"

Lago and Gideon turned their attention to Yvette after hearing her words. A flicker of anger flashed in Gideon's eyes, but since he was seated in the far corner, no one noticed. Lago's expression soured 100.

Throughout dinner, Yvette had been cold since she arrived, and her outburst now put Lago, who had arranged for Gideon to meet Yvette, in a tough spot.

Gideon looked up to Lago, and if he found out that Yvette was being rude to her father, it would really hurt Lago's reputation in Gideon's eyes.

Thinking about this, Lago forced a smile and softly explained to Gideon, "My daughter has been spoiled since she was a kid; she has a bit of a temper. I hope you don't mind."

Gideon responded with a sympathetic smile, showing he understood. "Mr. Smith, I get it. In wealthy families, it's normal to pamper daughters. Yvette is lively and spirited because of your love; you've raised her well."

Lago beamed at the compliment. "You really know how to flatter, Gideon." Lago subtly warned Yvette, "Don't misbehave too much; remember, today's dinner is to celebrate Gideon joining my new company."

Though he didn't say it outright, the warning was clear, and Yvette rolled her eyes in disdain.

something, it didn't matter. A lowly commoner like him would never have the chance to confront a member of the Nelson family. Shakira couldn't

asked, "Where are you

friends in the entertainment industry. There's a duector's reality show in its final preparations, even sponsored by the city,

join me; we're taking promotional photos tomorrow, so I

is about to become a big star! I heard those celebrities earn

was more excited than Yvette herself. "Your father barely made that much in a casino over half a month, and you could earn it in just

no mind. It was Rebecca who secured these opportunities,

a serious tone. "Yvette; no matter how well your foster parents treat you, they are still outsiders. We are your true parents.

Yvette replied, her lips curling in disdain as she shifted back to the main topic. "Have you decided on the direction for the company yet?" Lago had long claimed he

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somehow secured a few million dollars. Yvette didn't think much of him, but she didn't show it openly. She let him try whatever he wanted-if he actually managed to make some money, it would benefit her too.

meeting Yvette's gaze. "Yvette, I've analyzed the current market. along with the resources Mr. Smith has, I believe we should return to Mr. Smith's original

her brow immediately. "What do you

waved his hands. "No, Yvette, you've misunderstood. I mean to make the money work for itself. With that, Gideon pulled out

of Pueru. When I was delivering food, I accidentally overheard conversations in the SVIP rooms. They mentioned that the land reform plan for Pueru will be announced in the spring, leading to