The True Heiress's Return

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Jared paused for a moment and said, "Ms. Nelson, could you send me the actual evidence so I can verify it?" Yvette immediately got angry. "What do you mean? Do you think I'm lying and trying to defame someone?"

"That's not what I mean. It's just..." Jared hesitated. "I have to explain it to Mr. Nelson, and this list needs to be optimized before the next quarter. Changing the cafeteria contractor means choosing a new one at least a month in advance. It's quite rushed." Yvette snorted, "Do you think I didn't consider all this? I'll talk to Finn. Just put the name on the list. I have a friend who works in this area. I'll give him your contact info, and you two can discuss it." Yvette settled the matter in a few words. Jared didn't reply right away. Yvette casually remarked, "Jared, you've been working with Finn for three years, right?"

"Yes, I got promoted right after Mr. Nelson took charge of the company," Jared answered.

"Then you should know how much my dad and Finn dote on me. Do you think such a small matter is beyond me and that I have to bother Finn about it?" Yvette said.

Jared clearly understood the significance of Yvette's words. He often bought gifts for Yvette at Finn's request. Since Yvette lately damaged the company's image, he had been handling the fallout.

The priority that Finn and Cody gave to Yvette was obvious. Jared paused for a moment and then replied seriously, "Alright, I know what needs to be done."

Yvette gave a satisfied smile and ended the call. Her eyes had a gloomy look. She had been unsure about taking this step, but now, she thought, 'Felix, you forced my hand! You're all heartless to me, and you betrayed me! I'll make you pay for this!' She quickly sent a message to Lago, asking him to coordinate with Gideon and Jared. After completing these tasks, Yvette felt at ease and walked out.

Just as she opened the door, she was startled by the sudden appearance of Lonely Bird. Yvette turned pale. "Wh-What are you doing here?"

Her mind was a tangled mess. She wondered, 'Damn, when did she come? How much did she overhear?'

Shakira remained expressionless. "Your headset got disconnected. Everyone's been looking for you."

Feeling nervous, Yvette tried to explain it. "I had to... You know, nature calls."

Shakira sneered, exposing her flimsy lie. "Is there even a bathroom inside?"

Yvette was speechless.

Without caring how embarrassed Yvette felt, Shakira turned and walked out. Yvette watched her cold and proud silhouette, her eyes turning icy.

After the guests were settled into their accommodations, the program team gave them the usual tasks. Each group had six 'people, and their mission was to get to know the local villagers and score an invite for dinner.

[What? I can't believe the program team of a big show like 'Mending Hearts' is so stingy that they can't even provide dinner.]

reality shows have the

form their own groups. This task tested their ability to use social skills to score a dinner invitation, something

the most sought-after teammates, as they were more familiar with this

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task than even the

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remaining six people to form a group. Shakira, two surgical chiefs, a strict ICU head nurse, Yvette, and Felix formed one team. The six of

six seem to have that

and Mr. Mraz are famously quiet at Haruca

We spend our days dealing with seriously ill patients, so who has

isn't good at socializing either. Oh,

all forget about

someone else's identity and

weren't counting on, was not doing well. The other two groups, full of social butterflies, finished their tasks in under half an hour. They chatted and had tea at the villagers' homes and even stayed

longer and asked,

worried face, he said, "Of course, or we won't have the energy to work

couldn't help but say, "We might not have

should

try. I'll perform a little show for the villagers,

gave a thumb-up.

frail, thin, old woman answered. Yvette smiled warmly, "Ma'am, we're here as guests to offer free

old woman's eyes lit up. "Oh, you're the ones here to treat

her inside, only to

out of a small cottage with smoke curling from its chimney. Holding a spatula, she

woman's expression stayed skeptical as she kept staring at them and said, "Isn't the 'check-up tomorrow? What are you doing

woman smiled at the middle-aged woman and said, "Ella, they're here for us. Whether it's today or tomorrow, it's all the same." A few other

"No, madam. The free health service is tomorrow. We're just here today to meet everyone and get to