left without the

cended, enveloping her in its brisk embrace as she stepp

mperature, yet Yvonne, fresh from an a

s focus tethered to the company document

fort. The fluctuation between warmth and chill, aggravated by a novice nur

pharmacy up ahead?" Yvonne requested

y. She knew the sight of Clayton dropping her off could stir unwarr

eyes narrowed. "What's wrong now? Didn't yo

sing Yvonne to falter in her excuse. "I

urned to his driver

"There's no good place to turn around h

ar to halt, then hurriedly exited and spr

s gaze lingering even as she

unsure. "Should we head

e pharmacy's entrance until Yvonne reappeared, moving further

tably, reluctance written all over his face. This made Clayto

just that she

urged, a hint of impati

bough

whisper, nearly lost to the

pen pausing mid-air. He closed the deal with a flourish and said w

tarted the car, blending smoothl

pped inside, a slipper hurtled towards her. Her

ately. "You shameless brat, how

f Cody's rage w

ll be in the dark about your newfound connections. Explain yourself! Why c

and responded icily, "Yes, I rode in his car

ween the Lawson Group and Gibson Group, and he had instructed her to oversee the follow-up

shot back, "You honestly thin

re doubting me, huh? Well, this isn't the first piece of 'nonsen

dare you address your dad in such a manner? You have no shame! Listen here! Drop any plots you're hatching

ho else but me can manage your aff

gaze, a mischievous

if she were asking, "Are you really going to let Malinda and her mother snag th

ties of his situation, or would he disre

stranged from the Lawson Group that her mother had established. Yet, she knew al

thought, Cody struck he

y believe you're the only one fit for this job? Malinda is far

the slap mere inches from her face. She remained silent, giving him

rored that o

vonne, Louis chose me, and I know it's obvious you're hurt, but why invo

you still won't confess what happened with Clayton, will you

er and snapping it down on Yvonne's hand with a sharp crack. Her skin blazed a f

the items and waved them at Cody. "Dad! Ch