Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

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"You need to go to the hospital too!" Yvette insisted, grabbing Wilson's arm and tugging him toward the

car.

She'd learned that he'd been drinking heavily, causing an internal stomach bleed. Her frustration was mingled with concern.

"No more drinking from now on!" she declared.noveldrama

Far from being irritated, Wilson's lips curved into a soft smile. "I'll follow my fiancée's orders." "Wilson!"

Jacob approached in a rush, having settled Nancy safely in the backseat of his car. He'd learned everything on the way over. His expression was complex as he looked at Wilson. Finally, he firmly clapped Wilson on the shoulder.

"I'm trusting you as Yvie's husband-to-be. She's our family's treasure, and if you ever make her unhappy, I won't let you off easily."

Wilson's expression turned solemn. "I swear, Jacob. I'll dedicate my life to protecting Yvie. She'll never know pain or heartbreak because of me. If ever I fail her, I'll pay for it with my life."

Jacob's expression softened, and he nodded approvingly before stepping into the car to take Nancy to the hospital. 1

Yvette reached out, slipping her hand into Wilson's. His gaze softened, locking onto hers with warmth and devotion. Standing together, their hands entwined, they looked like they belonged in a painting-two souls bound in quiet harmony.

Watching them, Xavier pressed a hand to his chest, feeling his heart shatter piece by piece. The ache was visceral, a jagged pain that left him breathless.

Ellen couldn't help but say, "Xavier, stop looking. Just let it go."

He swallowed hard, fighting to contain the hurt. His hands clenched tighter as his gaze darkened.

Xavier was only a moment too late. The regret burned inside him. [2

At Yellowood Manor, Victoria received news of Lionel's failed mission.

"Damn it!" she cursed, her face twisted with fury.

In a fit of rage, she swiped everything off the table, sending things crashing to the floor.

Her plan had been flawless. She'd manipulated that foolish Lionel into kidnapping Nancy to lure Yvette

out. The plan was to kill Yvette and dispose of her body over the cliff, erasing all traces.

Unfortunately, Yvette had outsmarted Victoria. Before Yvette arrived at the location, she arranged for Jacob and his team to barge into Yellowood Manor and use Victoria as leverage against Lionel.

With the mission failed, Yvette and Wilson were bound to retaliate fiercely.

Just as anxiety twisted tighter in her chest, a noise from the window startled her. "Ms. Olson."

Lionel crawled in, battered and bruised. He'd been dodging pursuers all night, hiding in the sewers to stay out of sight. Now he was filthy and exhausted, reeking of the grime he'd accrued.

Yet, his focus was entirely on Victoria, worry overriding his pain altogether. "Ms. Olson, they didn't hurt you, did they?"

The stench hit her immediately, and she wrinkled her nose in disgust. But on the outside, she kept up her usual innocent, fragile demeanor.

"I'm fine. They only forced their way in to use me as bait," she gritted out.

Relief washed over Lionel's face as he exhaled. "Thank goodness you're safe."