Yvette shook her head. "No, why?"

"Nothing. It's just that I feel like we haven't seen him in a while. Maybe you should invite him over for dinner sometime," Viola suggested, not giving up.

Yvette realized what she meant and immediately recalled her last conversation with Claude. "Viola, Claude treats me like a friend. Please don't make things difficult for him."

A friend?

Despite her age, Viola could see clearly that Claude had feelings for Yvette. Could it be that Claude had given up on pursuing Yvette because Xavier was living with her now? Worried for Yvette, Viola added, "I understand, but Yvvy, you need to think about yourself too. You're pregnant now, and it's tough to take care of so many kids on your own." "I have money now, so I'm not worried," Yvette said optimistically.

But Viola hadn't just been talking about finances and hiring help; she wanted Yvette to find love and happiness. Knowing that Yvette wouldn't change her mind easily, Viola didn't push further.

The day passed quickly. The next morning, Yvette needed to go back to Tirion. Seeing her constantly on the move, Viola couldn't help worrying about her.

"I'll go with you." During breakfast, Xavier offered to go with her; he was worried about the baby.

"It's fine. You should focus on your work." Yvette declined firmly.

take the bodyguards," Xavier insisted. He knew Yvette wouldn't

me." Yvette refused again. She felt uncomfortable having too many people

breakfast and got ready to leave, she noticed four bodyguards with less pleasant appearances standing outside. Ray was standing by another car, creating a stark contrast. As soon as the

and walked straight to Ray. "Ray,

replied. Soon, he drove

another car. Noticing this, Yvette called Xavier. "Tell your bodyguards to

your bodyguards. You can give them orders yourself,"

aback. What did he mean by "your

had Ray pull over, then walked over to the car behind hers and instructed

ma'am," the lead bodyguard immediately

at the house, Xavier felt a mix of frustration and

gotten Mark to try to bribe Ray. But to his surprise, Ray had refused him. This only made Xavier

seemed he'd have to follow

noticed Xavier staring at

"I'll be working the night shift for the next few days, so I won't

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