Chapter 141

He pushed Daphne off of him.

"Thank you, Xav," She said gratefully before turning around to give Yvette a triumphant look.

Yvette was beginning to regret her decision to marry Xavier. She had realized that it was better if she hadn't. If they hadn't been married, he would have agreed to almost all of her

requests.

How fortunate that Daphne had claimed to be the one who had rescued Shanon.

Yvette's expression was cold-she couldn't care less about Daphne's gloating.

Dewberry Manor was huge. There were plenty of guest rooms to choose from, yet Daphine picked the one that was closest to the master bedroom. Her intentions were as clear as day.

After Daphne left to unpack, Yvette was also about to return to her own room.

Sitting in the living room, Xavier called after her, "Come here."

"What?" She walked over. She had no clue what he wanted.

He was observing her demeanor. After they had gotten married, she had specifically told him that Dewberry Manor was their home. Aside from friends and family members, no other woman was allowed to stay in the manor. He remembered that.

"You're not mad?"

He had only agreed to let Daphne stay for two reasons. For one, he was afraid something. would actually happen to her. Two, he wanted to see how Yvette would react.

she would be unfazed. However, she wasn't behaving like he had

had an agreement, didn't we? We're getting a divorce as soon as the debt

so I won't be home tonight," he continued as he got up. Daphne couldn't believe this. After all the trouble she had gone through to stay in

working on her music-it was the only way to

again. At this point, it seemed like she wouldn't be able to get any work done

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and went to open

in a long-sleeved top and long pants. Daphne stared

often dined with them at Snyder Residence. Once, Yvette had accidentally eaten some seafood and had the same symptoms. "I've never seen someone so bubble-wrapped before," she commented in a knowing manner. How

Did you think you could get Xav to like

She scoffed condescendingly before saying, "Aren't you the one that's trying to garner sympathy?" Women knew each other best. Anyone could see

was a huge celebrity, and she should be experienced enough at this point. Had she not

accusation at all. Instead, her lips curved

louder voice, "However, my acts actually get me Xav's affection. What about you? Was he concerned about you after you disfigured yourself?" Yvette didn't

why you insist on fighting over him. You might be lawfully married, but do you know what it's like to

he likes to sleep on, or if he prefers

to know."

that Daphne

didn't know as much as Daphne did. However, she wasn't

care about what Xavier liked. She just wanted to bear a child and

thrilled by Yvette's

was unfazed. "I'm assuming you have quite a sum of money saved up?" She asked

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