Shannon was on the phone, sounding furious. "I never imagined Daphne would be so disgraceful. She's not even as good as Yvette. At least Yvette stayed with us for three years without causing any trouble." For three years, Yvette had either cared for the Lane family or stayed alone at home. She had hardly known any men.

Xavier listened to Shannon's complaints for a long time before speaking. "Mom, I just found out that Daphne wasn't the one who saved you back then."

Shannon was stunned. She asked, "Then, who was it?"

"It was Yvette." Xavier proceeded to tell her everything he had uncovered.

Shannon, who was in Lane Mansion, looked conflicted. "Why didn't Yvette ever mention something so important?"

"Maybe she thought it was insignificant, and she didn't know initially that Daphne had taken her place."

Shannon fell silent. Looking at the photo of the two socialites on the table, she felt guilty about her past actions toward Yvette.

"You should bring her home for dinner tomorrow," she suggested.

"She's gone." Saying these two words drained him of all his strength.

did she go?" Shannon asked,

nothing else." Xavier didn't want to discuss Yvette leaving

rubbed his throbbing temples, looking out at the

now

sleepless night ensued for

the office. He continued searching for Yvette, but

Claude reported that he had returned to

to the report,

on the surface, but only

had run away again-this time right under his nose! Xavier kept pondering over the meaning of the letter she had written to him, but there

at the verdict about the

why did he feel so familiar, as if he had known him for ages? Zachary was aware that the results were out

you these past few days," he said, finishing the milk Tristan had just

looked at him thoughtfully. "Why do I feel like you resemble someone

neutral as he turned his attention back to the computer. "People have similarities," he replied calmly. Tristan withdrew his gaze, deciding not to speculate further. "Can you now tell me why you

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