The profile had listed "Gemma Zelnik" as Zoey's mother.

An hour later, the investigation Yvette had paid for was completed. Since Zoey was a public figure, information about her was easily accessible. However, Yvette was more concerned about the relationship between Zoey and Yara.

"Five years ago, Yara went abroad, met Lawrence, and married him. She is now Zoey's stepmother."

Stepmother...

Yvette recalled how Yara had repeatedly referred to Zoey as "my daughter" during the phone call.

She struggled to believe that Yara was merely a stepmother. She knew very well what kind of person Yara was—she was so cruel even to her own daughter, let alone to a stepdaughter. "What about her biological mother?" Yvette asked.

"Are you asking about Gemma Zelnik, boss? Lawrence married into her family. After joining the Zelnik family, he didn't get along well with Gemma, and he divorced her five years ago. "Gemma had only one daughter. She treated Zoey well and gave her everything she wanted."

Since there was no additional information, Yvette didn't ask further either. The image of Zoey dancing, bearing a resemblance to Yara, sparked a thought in her mind.

Yvette couldn't bring herself to continue that line of thought.

After hanging up the phone, she leaned back in her chair to rest.

On the other side, Jeremiah received the news that the collaboration was off. He didn't ask for more details.

news. She was somewhat surprised.

companies a heads-up. No one would dare to compete with us."

"Yes, Madam Shannon."

home. Since Xavier hadn't returned yet, she spent some time talking

in a car outside Sangine County

other son

but Noah is more sickly. He's been in and out of the hospital for a long

if I'm not

why a medical team had accompanied Noah when he

go back," Xavier

"Yes, sir."

closed as he reflected on what Hector had said earlier that

progress, you should be able to fully recover your memories in less than a

A month...

had noticed his memory becoming clearer recently. However,

Mark reminded her, he opened his eyes and got out

he could hear Yvette playing

I was wrong all along. You're not the one I

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