The Woman From Hell

Sylvester called right after I had made my decision.

I looked up at Theo and pointed at the name. "Should I pick up?"

"Of course. He's your brother, after all," Theo responded without thinking.

My brother...

I was used to being an only child, and suddenly having an older brother felt strange.

However, I still had to answer this call out of courtesy.

Clearing my throat, I tapped on the answer button and turn on the speakerphone. Sylvester's voice rang in my ears clearly, "Have you confirmed it?" He was well-informed.

I responded, "Yes, I have."

"So, you're my sister. I didn't bark up the wrong tree." I could hear the joy in Sylvester's voice.

Sylvester continued before I could reply, "Come back to the Yard family with me. Our grandfather wants to see you very much."

"I..." My voice dragged, and I raised my eyes to look at Theo. The expression on his face remained unchanged, but his eyes were clearly asking me to tell Sylvester what I thought. I sighed and then said, "I apologize, but I can't go back to the Yards." "Why?!" Sylvester's voice was full of surprise.

You can go back on your own

we have feelings for one another?

I'll hang up first. Goodbye, Mr.

my shoulder.

I smiled. "That's good."

dark. Shannon called after

to work tomorrow. I

in the video. The words 'I can't

I covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "I know,

after receiving my answer. "Good. Where were you off to the

"I figured something out."

when she asked but then recalled what I had mentioned to her before. "You mean Cole?"

"Tell me

told Shannon everything, from the beginning to the end. She also had a look

was staring

while to muster the words, "Oh my God, if this hadn't happened to you, I would have thought it was the plot of a TV show. Even scriptwriters wouldn't dare write something like this. It's

are a wealthy family. If the old man hadn't retired, they would stil be involved in politics. Your words have weight now. It looks like I'll

planning to go back