Marigold thought that Yvette must know about this if it’s true that Christian is Mr. Demetri, who was recently the subject of public discussion, especially in East New York.Orion said, “Should we go there? Wouldn’t it be better if we find out for ourselves? Because if we don’t go there to ask about this issue, we might not be welcomed by them when we approach Christian for an advantage and might even be made a joke.”“Even though we need it, we also have to maintain the dignity of the De Delta Family,” he continued.Marigold immediately agreed with what Orion said. She then abandoned her initial plan.“You’re right. I won’t allow my family to be demeaned by them later,” said Marigold.Alaric asked, “So, what’s our next step?”Marigold looked at Orion. She remembered one thing she had assigned to his grandson.“Oh, have you contacted Demetri’s family in Canada? Because I sense a connection between Christian’s issue and them,” Marigold asked.Orion quickly replied, “I’ve sent emails an
After hearing her daughter reject the gift from The Protector, Camila immediately protested her daughter’s decision.“Yvette, why did you refuse? It’s not good to reject someone’s gift; it’s like rejecting a blessing.” Camila said, holding her daughter’s arm. “Come on, accept it!”Camila’s voice was intentionally restrained to sound gentle. Typically, if it weren’t Darrell present, Camila’s voice would be deafening.Yvette shook her head, saying, “I don’t want to get into trouble again and be labeled negatively by society if I accept another gift from The Protector.”The reason stated by Yvette was one of the two reasons she had. The other reason, unspoken, was about her concern for Christian’s feelings.Of course, she couldn’t articulate that reason, as her mom would undoubtedly scold her and compare Christian unfavorably with The Protector, which she absolutely did not want to hear.“Yvette, right now it’s just us. There’s no media or anyone else to take pictures and make this viral
Despite her efforts to guard herself and her heart from other men after hearing and witnessing Christian’s sincerity towards her, Yvette, like any ordinary woman, couldn’t help but be captivated by the gifts bestowed upon her by The Protector.There couldn’t be a woman in this world who wouldn’t like and desire the luxurious and beautiful jewelry from The Protector.But even though Yvette was captivated, she still wondered about the plans The Protector had in mind by giving her such gifts.“Are you still thinking about his plans? Well, of course, he wants to possess you. It’s so obvious; don’t you know that? That’s why you should quickly divorce Christian. A useless man like him is not worth holding on to! There’s clearly The Protector, wealthy and capable of making you happy,” said Camila with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.“But Mom, I’ve never even met The Protector. How can I choose him? Besides, is he really sincere with me? It’s not certain!” Yvette said as she placed the neckla
Darrell refused to answer based on mere speculation. He knew that this issue was very sensitive as it involved matters of husband and wife.Christian nodded in agreement with what Darrell suggested, and he then answered the voice call.“Hello, dear. Why the call? Quite unusual. Miss me, huh?” Christian teased after answering the call.“Oh, so confident! I’m calling you because I want to tell you something, not because I miss you!” Yvette said with a slightly high voice.Yvette said this to conceal her true feelings from Christian. In her opinion, as a woman, one should not fully express their feelings. There must be some coyness, as people used to say. And that’s what Yvette held onto at least until now.Christian furrowed his brow hearing Yvette’s words. He suspected that his wife would discuss the necklace given by the Protector. So, he asked, “What do you want to tell me?”The man had already prepared answers for the questions Yvette might ask about the gift from the Protector. But
It was perfectly normal for Christian to feel hurt by what his mother-in-law had said. He was entirely understandable if he felt angry towards the woman.However, at this moment, Christian chose to be patient and tried to understand his mother-in-law.“Well, if you’re asked, just answer, okay! Don’t you have ears and a mouth?” complained Camila.The middle-aged woman was very curious about the luxurious supercar driven by her son-in-law. And, of course, his answer would determine how she would behave towards Christian.“If I say this is my car, Mom wouldn’t believe it either, right? So now, it’s up to Mom to decide whose car it is,” Christian said.After saying that, Christian walked towards the entrance of the house.Camila, irritated by not getting a definite answer, chased after him and complained again, “You’re really something! Do you think we’re playing guessing games now? Quickly tell whose car it is!”Lyka, who had just arrived and was about to watch TV in the family room, bec
As a husband, it was only natural for Christian to feel jealous about what the Protector was doing. If he didn’t feel jealous and angry, his love for his wife would be questionable.Certainly, Yvette wondered why Christian could be so indifferent and not jealous. Doubts about Christian’s feelings began to creep into her mind. At this moment, she felt that Christian didn’t truly love her. Everything he had said so far seemed like mere flattery.“Do you really love me, or are you just playing around? Or perhaps...”“Perhaps what?”“Well... maybe you’re just using me, like people suspect.”Ouch!Those words deeply hurt Christian. Usually, he didn’t care about such comments when they came from others, but now, it was his own wife making these accusations.How could someone not be hurt?“So, you also think that? I thought you never had such thoughts before,” Christian said with a disappointed expression.Yvette quickly responded, “Who wouldn’t think that when you act and present yourself t
Admonished by her daughter in a loud voice, Camila didn’t accept it. Instead, she turned her anger towards Lyka.Camila’s face turned red with frustration at her youngest daughter.“I’m not defending Brother Christian, but I’m just warning Mom. Life is like a spinning wheel, sometimes up and sometimes down. So, before Mom regrets it, it’s better for Mom to close her mouth and not be too mean to people. The mouth is sharper than a knife. The mouth can cause wounds that cannot be healed,” said Lyka, coldly.After saying that, Lyka put her fork and spoon next to the plate and then left the dining table, heading to her room.Camila no longer had the appetite to finish her food. She placed her spoon and fork on the plate, slamming them a bit.“Why do I have a child like her? Always arguing with elders!” Camila grumbled.Afterwards, the middle-aged woman immediately returned to her room, leaving Yvette and Christian.Dinner became unpleasant, creating an awkward atmosphere, including betwee
Christian felt that this was highly inappropriate. He knew John was the new leader who replaced the former leader, Paul. However, he was unaware that John did not inherit Paul’s wealth, causing John to face quite a bit of difficulty at the beginning of his leadership.The current situation made Christian feel sad because he hadn’t paid enough attention to his subordinates.Christian pointed towards Rhys, signaling him to come closer.Rhys quickly walked towards Christian. “Is there something I can help with, Mr. Demetri?”“Tomorrow morning, go to the materials store, buy supplies for renovating the headquarters. And find people who can renovate, anyone. I want this headquarters to be comfortable for all of you. I’ll provide the money for the renovation costs until it’s completed,” Christian said.Rhys responded quickly, “Alright, ready to execute, Sir!”Christian nodded. Then he sat on a single sofa to accept the invitation for coffee.“Mr. Demetri, wouldn’t it be better to renovate i