Yvette slowly responded. “Got it. You guys keep eating. I’ll go over there.”


    Jeremiah stood up, looked at Andrew, and tossed his car key to him, saying, “Drive the car back to the mansion. Emmett is waiting for you there…”


    Andrew was confused. He thought they had only bought an apartment in Seacrity for convenience. He had no idea when they had bought a mansion. Jeremiah, did you buy another mansion?” he asked, bewildered.


    Jeremiah nodded. “Yeah. Emmett finalized the paperwork a few days ago. The mansion’s in Nusridge. Contact him for the exact address


    Andrew felt a headacheing on just thinking about living under the same roof as Emmett. He could already picture the endless nagging


    Bonnie and John exchanged a knowing nce, their thoughtspletely in sync. How do some people buy a mansion like it’s nothing? In Nusridge,nd is as valuable as gold! A single mansion must cost at least 66 million dors. Honestly,paring yourself to others can be so depressing!


    Yvette and Jeremiah left the cafeteria together. Meanwhile, a pair of jealous eyes watched them intently from behind. Victor and Winona were eating at the cafeteria. They spotted Yvette and her friends right away when they entered the


    Victor muttered something about how shameless Yvette was for always hanging around with guys. Normally, Winona would have been quick to add her own remarks, but this time, she was unusually silent. Her gaze was locked on Jeremiah’s table, sharp jealousy rising as she watched how in sync he and Yvette seemed.


    Victor called Winona’s name a few times, but she didn’t respond. Frustrated, he noticed her zoning out, eyes fixed on the back of Yvette and Jeremiah. It enraged him, knowing exactly who Winona was really focused on the guy who had stood up for Yvette at the auditorium.


    Victor mmed his cutlery down, the tter snapping Winona back to reality. When she saw the anger written across Victor’s ashen face, her heart skipped a beat. She had been so absorbed in watching Yvette that she’dpletely forgotten Victor was sitting right there


    Winona quickly tried to smooth things over with a sweet smile, tucking her hair behind her ear and speaking gently, as ifpletely unaware of Victor’s anger. “What’s the matter, Victor? Does the food not suit your taste today?”


    Jeremiah snorted coldly, staring straight at Winona with clear suspicion and anger in his eyes. “Winona, why did youe to the cafeteria for lunch today?”


    Winona’s hand clenched suddenly under the table, her face turning pale as she struggled to remain calm. ‘Did Victor find out something?”


    Winona put on a sad expression, adding a slight sob to her voice, “What are you talking about, Victor? I just heard they’re serving pork ribs today, and everyone says they’re really good. I thought I’d bring you to try them. If you don’t like them. that’s fine, but why get upset with me?”N?velDrama.Org owns ? this.


    Winona’s acting skills were impressive. She could pull off a convincing emotional scene with ease. As Victor listened to her exnation, the doubt in his eyes slowly faded.


    Winona knew exactly what kind of girl Victor liked, and she had been ying the part perfectly. Victor was convinced that Winona was madly in love with him, willing to tolerate anything for his sake. Just like with the Sharon incident, he believed a little sweet talking would make Winona forgive him and not dig any deeper.


    ‘How could a woman like her possibly fall for someone else? This thought made Victor’s expression brighten, the rough


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    edges in his attitude softening. His tone became gentler.


    “Winona, I was just asking. Don’t take it to heart.” As he spoke, he reached out to hug her. Winona yfully punched him. her voice shy as she said. “Everyone’s watching. It’s not appropriate. Go back and finish your meal.”


    Seeing Winona’s shy demeanor made Victor’s heart flutter, and he nearly lost control right there in the cafeteria.


    “All right, all right, I’m not doing anything. Winona,e home with meter. My parents have been wanting to see you for a while. You skipped out on meeting my sisterst time, and she wasn’t too happy about it. You should give her a call and apologize to smooth things over, okay?” Victor said.


    Winona was grinding her teeth in frustration, yet she had to keep a forced smile, thinking, ‘Why should I apologize to


    Reba?


    Since childhood, Winona had always been inferior in front of Reba. Whenever there was a conflict, she was the one apologizing, always taking the me. After thest incident, Winona had thought that Victor would distance himself from Reba, but to her surprise, all it took was a limited edition can for him to act like nothing had happened. He treated Reba’s words as if they were sacred, constantly saying, “My sister said this,” or “My sister said that…


    Winona was tired of hearing it all. She had her sights set on a new goal. She knew that if she could find someone wealthier and more powerful than Victor, her mom wouldn’t push her to marry him.


    From the moment Winonaid eyes on Jeremiah, she was captivated. It wasn’t just his striking looks and demeanor–it was also the fact that he was close to Yvette. Winona was determined to win Jeremiah over, just to make Yvette truly feel heartbroken..


    Winona knew Nellie all too well. For as long as she could remember, besides loving Zachary, Nellie had only loved money and power. Nellie’s determination to marry her off to Victor was all about securing the Carter family’s influence in Seacrity.


    Winona put on a troubled expression and said, “Victor, I’m sorry. My mentor ising to Seacrity next week. I’ve been at home painting to prepare myself for the apprenticeship ceremony. I need to stay focused, so I might not be able to visit your family. Please apologize to your parents on my behalf


    Victor understood the significance of the apprenticeship ceremony, so he didn’t say much.


    Meanwhile, at the Principal’s Office at Argrol University, Simon, Tobias, and Jimmy were all present.


    When Yvette knocked and entered, Jimmy quickly stood up, nervously straightening his clothes. Simon and Tobias exchanged puzzled looks. ‘Why is Mr. Lowe acting so tense? After all, he is just meeting a young woman who hasn’t even graduated yet. Why does he act like he is meeting someone important?”


    When Yvette strolled in casually, Jimmy immediately stepped forward respectfully and said, “Hello, Ms. Zeller.”


    Yvette paused, took her hand out of her pocket, and politely replied, “Hello,”


    Jimmy was ttered. Yvette didn’t even show regard for their general manager, so he was quite surprised when Yvette was so polite to him. Besides, he might soon be working under her.


    After finishing her conversation with Jimmy, Yvette turned to Simon and Tobias, greeting them calmly, “Hello, Mr. Simon Sundend and Mr. Tobias Sundend”


    If Jimmy hadn’t seen Yvette confidently strutting around their casino with her carefree attitude and rebellious charm, he might have believed she was just a pretty, innocent student.


    Simon smiled warmly. He had grown a liking to Yvette since Siren had just sent him her third paper.


    Meanwhile, ever since the library and Frixyiapetition incidents, Tobias had held a consistently favorable opinion of Yvette. He didn’t really see her as a typical student. More often, le viewed her as a peer, given her maturity and boldness beyond her years.


    “Did you finish the physics problems I assigned you?” Tobias asked.


    Yvette nodded with a cheeky and rxed demeanor. “I did, Mr. Sundend. Do you and Mr. Simon Sundend called for me


    Simon and Tobias both shook their heads.


    Werte quickly realized the situation. With three people in the room, if Tobias and Simon weren’t seeking her out, then it must be the other man. She turned to Jimmy. “Is there something I can help you with?”


    Jimmy first nodded and then shook his head. “It’s not me, Ms. Zeller. Our general manager asked me to send this document to you.”