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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1761-Christopher raised his voice. "It's been over a decade. I doubt you have proof that James set my mother up with that supposed affair partner."

"That's because I was the one who called your mother and baited her to meet him." The tremble in Astrid's voice was either from the hatred for James or the fear for Christopher. "Charles was with me when I made the phone call. It's a shame he's gone now, so he can't be your witness.

"But that's okay because I made a plan B. I took a picture when the bodyguard helped your dazed mother into the room. The photo is stored on the old phone in the bottom drawer of my room. You can turn on the phone if you find a charger.

"Chris, you should go after the right perpetrator. I was young, and James tricked me. You should take your revenge on him. I'm telling the truth. I swear on my life." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The voice recording came to an end.

The lively hall fell silent, and tension was thick in the air.

Though only an onlooker, Bella stared intently at Christopher's emotionless face, her heart sinking.

She knew a catastrophic storm lurked behind the calm.

For Astrid to come clean about the whole thing, Christopher must have gone to see her and reached some sort of negotiation.

However, Bella was aware that Christopher would not realize his end of the bargain.

A monster through and through, Christopher would not rest until he had nailed those guys and finished them off for good, a twisted form of atonement for the crimes they inflicted upon his mother. "T-That woman has gone mad. She's crazy!"

Breaking out in a cold sweat, James shivered and stumbled for words. "I did not!

I have no part in that. Astrid pushed the blame on me so that Chris would get her sentence reduced." "Dad, I have Astrid's phone."

Christopher looked Lance in the eye. "Do you want to look at it now or after the party?"

Then came a smack.

Seeing red, Lance raised his hand and slapped James in the face.

Stunned, James felt like his eardrums ruptured.

"Get out! Get out of the house! I don't want out you again! Get out!" furiously, veins f his head. Content bepping Lance had never once looked at his hurt wife.

He was filled with resentment.

Lance did not resent James for harming his innocent wife. Instead, he hated James for lying and using him. Lance was the last to know, and in the presence of Savrow's high society too.

James was ruined and labeled ruthless.

Christopher just screwed everybody over.

James knew his father was giving him an out. With his hand over his swollen cheek, James ran off in shame.

"Hang on." Christopher's eyes reflected ruthlessness.

Christopher could not possibly let James go, at least not without m apologizing to his mother on his knées.

However, James did not stop.

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Suddenly, James stopped in his tracks.

Dressed in black leather, the man with sharp facial features stood!"

before. Dames like a mountain.

"Where are you going, Mr. James Iverson?"

Ralph's intimidating gaze met James's as he inched closer.

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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1762-James staggered back in fright at Ralph's presence.

Four police officers in plain clothes barged in and stood behind Ralph, forming an impenetrable wall.

Christopher's heart sank at the abrupt presence of cops, and he stared grimacing at Justin, who remained composed.

Meeting Christopher's gaze, Justin narrowed his eyes.

Sparks flew as tension rose to an all-time high.

Since Christopher was out for trouble, Justin did not mind helping him blow the whole thing out of proportion.

Carrie's eyes sparkled, as she had not seen Ralph in a while. She raised her hand to say hello.

"Ral-"

Suddenly, she felt a weight on her shoulder.

Carrie looked up and stared at Ryan's tensed jawline. With her chest tightening, she dropped her hand and kept her head down and away from Ralph.

"W-What do you want?" James quaked in his boots.

"James Iverson, you are arrested for bribery, fund embezzlement, and rape.

This is a warrant for your arrest."

Ralph handed James a piece of paper with a straight face. "This is your arrest warrant. Do you understand your rights?"

"I don't get it!" James felt his world crumbling. "Why are you telling me this?

What proof do you have?"

While working in the police force, Ralph witnessed his fair share of the dark side of humanity.

Faced with James' denial, Ralph kept a stoic face and spoke with determination.

"This isn't personal. The law requires that we hold criminals accountable and seek justice for those they've hurt. You have the right to remain silent games. That's the only thing you can do to protect your dignity as the heir of the Iverson Group."

Before Ralph could cuff James, the huge screen in the hall lit up.

The video was filled with the unbearable torment of girls and their heartwrenching cries.

Every whimper and scream would stir one's conscience.

The women's identities were protected, but James' ugly face was not censored.

The media live-streamed the video, broadcasting James' crimes across the country. The Iversons could do nothing to stop it. Conlongs The cold, steel handcuffs shackled the devil, who had violated too many young lives.

"That isn't me. That isn't me in the video."

Sure enough, James would not give it up. "The video is fake! That isn' t time in the video "of that isn't you, who is it then?"

Coral, who had kept her silence thus far, walked to the center and stared at James with resentment "These videos were copied from your computer in the study. You must have guessed by now that the police confiscated your computer This is ineriminating evidence."

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James realized he had been duped by the one closest to him.

Coral behaved unusually the other night, seducing him to intimacy in the study.

It was all a setup.

She would not have the brain and guts to do so, unless…

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1763-When James noticed Bella exchanging looks with Coral, he felt a punch in the gut and yelled furiously, "Bitch! How dare you team up with outsiders to set me up! I will make you pay!"

As Coral's emotionless gaze shifted to the menacing man, she curled her lips, and a teardrop slipped past her eye.

Then came the shocker.

She took off her emerald gown without hesitation, revealing her bruised body for all to see.

"Coral…" Bella stared at Coral in shock. Coral's determination shone through.

Though a white silk nightdress covered her modesty, the menacing scars all over her body sent chills down everybody's spines.

"When have you not made me pay in the years I've been married to you, James?"

Coral scowled, her eyes filled with cutthroat bitterness. "You hit me for every little thing. You even want me to betray our matrimony to suck up to the Iverson Group's partners. If I refused, you'd give me one hell of a beating. I only manage to survive this day, not because you show me mercy, but because it's not my time to go yet. Otherwise, you'd have killed me a long time ago."

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James was a monster.

The Iverson Group had just weathered a storm, thanks to Christopher's efforts.

However, a bigger and stronger scandal unexpectedly overtook the family.

The Iversons were now associated with evil. Even though they were one of the elite families, the family would never be able to recover from this.

The color drained from Christopher's face, and his jawline tensed in rage.

Christopher finally turned the tables, only for his plan to be thrown out the window.

He knew it was because of Justin and Bella.

Lance had a heart attack amid the chaos. He popped a pill and left the scene under the protection of his secretary and security detail.

When James was escorted away, he gave Bella a dirty look and clamored. "I know it was you, Bella! I'm going to kill you when I get out! I'll get that bitch, Coral, too! I'm going to kill all of you!"

As a dangerous glint flickered across his eyes, Justin pulled Bella into his arms and held her tight.

"It's all talk. I doubt he'd do anything to me."

Bella rested her head on Justin's chest and smiled at the sound of his heartbeat.

"You're scared. I thought you weren't easily frightened."

"I don't know what's going on with me. I just can't help but feel scared."

Justin took a deep breath and rested

his chin on top of her head for a snuggle. "Bella, Lance will save James. James was, once the Som he put all his hope in. The charges would only put James behind bars for twelve years. He will get out of jail.

So his threats are not a bluff."

"Are you afraid of his threats?" Bella looked up, her eyes tender.

Justin shook his head and put his hand on the back of her neck. His lips clung to her forehead. "No, ne ohe!

can hurt you on my watch. My only regret is that I put you in danger by letting you come forward, Next time, just make the plans and stay behind me."

"No, he won't." Then came Coral's raspy voice.

The couple lifted their heads and saw Coral in a dress that Roza had designed.

"Tonight was tough on you, Ms.

Jones." Bella teared up heart wrenchingly at the thought that coral ripped open her own scars just so James could get the punishment he deserved.

She approached them in tears.

"I should be thanking you and Mr. Salvador. I would never take the step forward if it weren't for you."

 

 

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1764-Coral was choked for words in gratitude. "You gave me a second chance in life."

"Don't say that, Ms. Jones." Justin curled his lips and replied tenderly, "It was all you. You saved yourself."

Bella said, "Oh, right. What were you saying earlier, Ms. Jones?"

"James will never make it out of prison alive."

Coral handed over a USB drive, her eyes bloodshot. "I took a recording of James' phone conversation with an individual. He was with a woman on a cruise last week. Just for the kick of it, he injected the woman with substances, and she died of an overdose.

"He hired someone-the guy on the phone-to take care of the woman's body.

While James was asleep, I checked his phone for the individual's number. I don't think the guy knows I'm onto him, so if the police get the case right, we should be able to seize James' accomplice."

Bella and Justin were taken aback.

James deserved to die for his crimes. However, the news of another victim only deepened Bella and Justin's pain.

"Also, my brother is at the police station, ready to confess his part in aiding James to cook the books and embezzle funds. That's all we can do, Ms.

Thompson and Mr. Salvador. We will be cheering you on," Coral said in a soft voice, her tone carrying guilt.

Unable to hold her emotions back anymore, Bella burst into tears and hugged Coral tight. Tears quickly soaked Coral's shoulders.

Amid the media's flashing light, a grimacing James was escorted into the police car.

Before taking off, Ralph noticed Carrie, who was in Ryan's arms, not too far away.

Even in a crowd, Ralph could spot the adorable face anywhere. Her face was etched in his mind.

'Carrie is doing great. It's a good thing that she was always met with love and protection.' With that in mind, Ralph shifted his fervent gaze away.

It was as if he was afraid his eyes would reveal his secret.

It was a sleepless night for the Iversons.

Even though his obstacles were gone, Christopher did not get the thrill of revenge.

For some reason, Christopher could never get what he wanted.

He wanted Bella, but they could only be enemies.

Christopher wanted James to kneel before his mother to apologize, but that hope went into flames.

Bella and Justin were getting into the over leave after getting their et when Christopher darfed to stop them. Content wet "Bella, I need to have a word with you alone." Christoper stared intently at her while catching his breath.

His meticulous hair was messy for once.

With his internal alarm bells ringing, Justin tightened his grip around

al.net waist, and his eyes reflected worry. Content Des Bella gave Justin assurance and refused Christopher.

"I have nothing to say to you. If you really want to say anything we can talk here!"

"Why couldn't it be today?"

"Why did it have to be today?"

Christopher restrained his emotions until his vein spopped out of his head.

Bella was gorgeous, even when mocking him. "Why? Do I need e you a rain check before foet I stir things up?"

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1765-It was a hard pill for Christopher to swallow. His tone was harsh like never before.

"You understand the effort I put in just for judgment day to come. Even if you wanted to avenge Asher, you could've waited until after tonight. Why did you want to expose everything during the party?" Faced with Christopher's accusations, Bella gave him no reaction.

"My mother suffered miserably due to a setup. I lay in wait for fifteen years just for the chance to seek justice for her and make James apologize on his knees."

Christopher's dry lips quivered. "I was so close, Bella. Why couldn't you give me the chance? Why?"

"I'm angry for your mother too, but I won't put my revenge on hold because of you, Mr. Iverson." Bella's gaze was piercing. "Maybe you want to save James for last to protect the Iverson Group's and your interests, but I can't wait a second longer. I don't want him to make it through tomorrow. Besides, weren't you expecting us to finish James off for you? In that case, you don't get to say when we do it." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Christopher was shocked. "What are you saying, Bella? I don't get it. When did I ever-"

"Figure it out yourself."

Sick and tired of Christopher's games, Bella turned around and got into the car.

"Bella…" Christopher was lost for words as a rug was pulled from under him.

"I'm hungry, Justin. We should dine out." Sitting in the car, Bella leaned forward and looked at Justin's back.

Her sweet voice did more damage to Christopher.

"Okay," Justin responded affectionately.

Before getting into the car, Justin locked eyes with Christopher and smirked.

"This isn't really about your mother, is it? You're just having trouble coming to terms with it all."

As the sedan departed, Christopher was left heaving in rage, his eyes bloodshot.

Justin struck a nerve in Christopher, ripping his mask of hypocrisy right off his face.

Christopher could never come to terms with the whole thing.

He carefully cooked up an elaborate scheme.

In Bella's world, Christopher was always the observer in the dark. To her, he never deserved a spot next to her.

"Mr. Iverson." Taylor rushed over, drenched in sweat. "The incident today is on all social media platforms. Even the evening news is reporting on James' arrest. I I have put the PR team on the job right away to cover up the matter, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. The company shares will plummet when the market opens tomorrow morning."

Christopher gnashed his teeth and clenched his fists shakily. "That's impossible.

How did they manage to piece together everything?"

It was true that James' life is a scandal, but how did they manage to find out that James provided

exchange for favors? They have all the information we have."

Taylor was shocked. "Ms. Thompson and the jerk only went after James because Mr. Asher's relationship, with Mr. Larson was expased. ifMs.

NO V Thompson and the jerk had evidence of James' crimes, they wouldn't have waited until now to expose him. They couldn't possibly gather that much evidence in such a short amount of time. It's just impossible."

"I know, right? I was wondering that too."

It was impossible.

Bella and Justin seemed to acquire whatever information Christopher had. The sheer number of coincidence rendered it anything but a coincidence.

 

 

 

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1766-Christopher's popping knuckles went white as he hissed through clenched teeth.

"To Pivotage!"

Christopher stepped into Pivotage with a menacing look.

It was clear that he was enraged.

"Get Yvonne here, Taylor." Christopher glanced at Taylor.

Taylor acknowledged his request, his heart sinking.

Minutes later, Yvonne arrived at the basement, where many inefficient subordinates and traitors were executed.

She opened the door to a frightening stench of blood.

"Mr. Iverson." Yvonne kept her head down.

Though her face was calm, her heart was jumping out of her chest.

In the dimly lit room, Christopher sat with his legs crossed on the maroon sofa and downed a glass of red.

"James is charged with bribery, embezzlement, and rape. The police arrested him during the party. Do you know about this?"

Fighting back the fear, Yvonne murmured, "I do. It's on the news."

"Bella and Justin managed to get their hands on incriminating evidence to nail James in such a short amount of time. This caught the Iverson Group off guard."

Christopher swirled his wine glass and said with a smile, "They came at James so quickly and hard, throwing me off balance. I have to wonder if they had help."

Yvonne's red skintight dress was soaked in sweat, and her voice was hoarse. "Ms. Thompson and Mr. Salvador have always been your strongest rivals. They have a team of experts, prestige in the เอน เชียชี community, and the know-how to buy loyalties. It makes sense that they had help."

"They certainly know how to win people over. I wonder if they went behind my back to sway one of mine."

Yvonne felt her world spinning.

Christopher raised his hand and threw the wine glass at her. She stepped back, and the wine glass narrowly missed her head but broke apart at her heels. She was drenched in red wine. Yvonne's mind went black as the red stain widened as much as the fear within her.

She took two seconds to pull herself together before replying with a straight face, "What is this, Mr. Iverson? Who made you angry?"

"Are you still keeping up with the act?"

Christopher took strides toward her and gripped her chin. Tears welled up in her eyes. "I didn't make you a hard ass for you to use it against me."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Iverson. I have no idea what I did…" Yvonne teared up.

"I assigned you and Taylor to investigate James. You and Taylor are the only oné closest to the case."

James heaved heavily, nearly crushing Yvonne's chin. "I can't think

of anyone else who could be the rat.

You should know that I do not m tolerate traitors i amsure you are aware of the countless disloyal men who died in this basement.

Yvonne shook her head tearfully. "I-It wasn't me."

"Why aren't you putting the blame on Taylor, then?"

Christopher's eyes were savage. "Ha!

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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1767-"It wasn't me, Mr. Iverson. It wasn't…"

It was a struggle for Yvonne to speak. Her eyes reflected hurt and innocence.

No one knew better about the consequences of betraying Christopher than her.

Yvonne did not want to die, not because death scared her. She simply did not want to disappear off the face of the earth without a trace or meaning.

Hence, she tried to get herself out of it. "Mr. Iverson, what do I get for betraying you? Taylor and I are the only ones well-versed in this case. You would've figured everything out in no time if I betrayed you. Why would I be so foolish to put myself in that situation?

"Besides, I have not stepped out of Pivotage, and you have eyes all over the place. My every move is under your surveillance. I wouldn't have the chance to communicate with Ms. Thompson and Mr. Salvador How would I betray you?"

Yvonne seemed to be heading in the right direction because Christopher's aggression subsided.

Eyeing her chance to de-escalate the situation, Yvonne said, "You gave me my life, Mr. Iverson. I'm nothing without you. I once set Mr. Salvador up. If they defeated you, they would come after me next." Though still suspicious, Christopher released the grip on Yvonne's arm.

Taylor barged in.

"I have bad news, Mr. Iverson."

Christopher tugged his necktie irritably. "What now?"

"D-Drew is here."

Yvonne shook violently.

Her throat seized up when she remembered those bright eyes.

"What did you say? Drew?"

Christopher gritted his teeth and asked menacingly. "Is he alone?"

"That's right."

Taylor gnashed his teeth in resentment. "The guy must be up to no good to enter our turf on his own. Mr. Iverson, should I teach him a lesson?"

"I doubt you can do anything to hurt a special agent." Christopher nudged his golden-rimmed glasses up. "He must be confident he would leave unscathed to enter Pivotage alone. Yvonne, change your clothes and meet him."

"Mr. Iverson, I-" Yvonne's heart raced, and her head broke out in a sweat.

"Make him happy and bait him. Find an opportunity to kill him."

Christopher curled his lips wickedly and chuckled in her ear. "If you are loyal, as you said, don't leave me waiting for too long."

Drew appeared in the fanciest private room on the highest floor of Pivotage.

A muscular arm, hidden beneath his dark trench coat, rested casually on the edge of the sofa. His gaze held a mix of indifference and nonchalance. He was too intimidating to be approached.

The head waiter brought him a bottle of wine with a smile, but before he could say anything, Drew said M offhandedly, " drove here, so l'm not drinking. Oh, it's all about the drinks in Pivotage. We can find you a ride home later."

"I'm not here for the drinks. I'm here for the women."

The door to the room opened.

Drew took out his cigarette box and pulled out a cigarette to putinhis! smiling mouth. I want the prettiest woman you have."

Yvonne, beautiful as she was, appeared before Drew

"She's hot." Drew stared intently at Yvonne's tensed face with a O m nanchalant simile. "'Ml have her tonight.".

Their eyes met, and butterflies fluttered.

The head waiter excused himself and closed the door behind him.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1768-Yvonne fixated on Drew with tearful eyes, but under the watchful eyes of surveillance, she had to put on her professional smile and dazzle him.

However, her tensed face could fool no one, including Drew.

Meanwhile, Christopher sat in the surveillance room and watched the duo's every move.

The private room was equipped with high-definition cameras and microphones, capable of capturing even the slightest breath.

"Ms. Smith, I didn't expect to see you here." Drew raised a brow and said, "You have been on my mind since the last time we met. I have been dreaming of the day we meet again. I'm happy my dream was realized today."

"I wasn't expecting to see you here either, Mr. Brown." Yvonne smiled unnaturally.

She knew she should not be fooled by Drew's remark.

Still, she had butterflies when he said she was on his mind.

They had been in the game for a while. Remarkably, Christopher did not see through their façade.

"I guess we are meant to be." Drew narrowed his eyes amusingly and acted like he was at home. "Come here. Don't be a stranger. Sit."

Yvonne took a step forward when Drew patted his lap. "Sit here."

Sitting on the sofa, Christopher leaned forward and watched closely.

With her heart skipping a beat, Yvonne picked up the hem of her purple dress and approached Drew.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, Drew grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms. Her little girls clung tightly to his muscular lap.

Christopher's hands on the armrests clenched tightly, leaving scratch marks on the leather.

Drew's breath hitched, and his eyes were tender. "Are you scared?"

Yvonne blushed, her heart thumping out of her chest. "Stop it, Mr. Brown."

She was not just asking Drew to stop his present nonsense.

Yvonne was afraid, for sure.

The fear washed over her, and she trembled in his arms.

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Drew locked her tight in his embrace.

He looked down and saw a hint of her dress. She looked tang.26 trade under her deep V-neck trembled slightly in his arms.

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Flustered, Yvonne tried to keep her distance from him instead of seducing him.

She was not trying to tease him.

Drew was simply too good for her.

Every she got close to him feelings of in a deduacy and

unworthiness overcame hoover.net

Her insecurities got the better of her, and she felt dirty, undeserving, and wicked..

"This isnot à good place.

There are too many eyes on us. I feel restrained."

Drew's cold lips brushed past her blushing ear. "Come with me."

He strode along without the slightest regard for the astonished stares all around

"Where to?" Yvonne batted her eyelashes rapidly.

"Find a place to have a night with me."

Drew picked her up and walked out of the private room.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1769-In Pivotage, a strict rule dictated that only Christopher could take Yvonne out.

Yet Drew challenged the rule.

Only he had the guts.

Yvonne was startled at first, but when she looked up and saw Drew look ahead without hesitation, she threw caution to the wind and snuggled up in his embrace.

At that moment, it did not matter where they went. She just wanted to be with him.

"M-Mr. Iverson, Drew drove Ms. Smith out." Taylor was anxious.

He knew that Christopher saw Yvonne as Bella's inferior replacement. Often enough, Christopher would trample on Yvonne's dignity and use her as his pawn.

Still, no one could take Yvonne out of Pivotage.

Drew was getting on Christopher's last nerve.

"Take backup and go after them." Christopher panted heavily and bitterly as his rage built up. "Either way, get Yvonne back here."

A black Aston Martin raced in the dark of the night.

Drew wound down the car window, letting the breeze ruffle his messy locks. He had one hand on the wheel, driving carefreely.

However, Yvonne's head was spinning from the high-speed drive.

After getting into a hotel room, Yvonne raced to the bathroom and threw up in the toilet bowl.

Drew folded his arms and leaned against the door frame with a smile. "I don't think you can handle 3D and VR. Here I thought I found a partner to enjoy these games with." "You sure have quite a hobby."

Yvonne drew close to the vanity sink and turned on the tap to rinse her mouth.

After a splash of water on the face, Yvonne felt better.

Drew narrowed his eyes on the woman's beautiful shoulder blades.

Her shoulder blades moved along to her movements like fluttering butterflies.

"Christopher's people were tailing us when I took you away from Pivotage. I got to pick up speed to shake them off our tail."

"Why did you come to Pivotage out ie of the blue?" Yvonne caught her breath and looked at Drew through the mirror as worry crept into her mind. "+know that you're a special agent. But accidents can happen. Don't underestimate Christopher. If he wants you dead, he'll find a million and one ways to kill you."

"I know. That's why he sent you, right?"

Drew raised a brow and teased her, "But according to my observation, you don't have much to show for other than your good looks and hot body."

Yvonne lowered her head in a fluster.

Drew saw through her from the start, including why Christopher sent her to approach him.

"Why did you jump into the trap anyway?"

"I just wanted to check on you."

Drewis husky voice was a breath of fresh a

"Nothing much is going on for me.

I'm just there to serve my customers." Yvonne smiled bitterly and painted herself the worst light possible, as if to stop herself from pining after Drew. "I'm just a dignified prostitute."

Silence ensued.

Seconds later, she heard approaching footsteps.

"I don't mind that."

Drew tilted his head and drew close to her ear his voice tainted with

restrained affection. "I am just afraid Christopher would make things hard for you! N he

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1770-Drew said, "I don't want you to get in trouble, so I came to check on you."

"I'll be fine. Don't do this again." Yvonne kept her head down, her ears tingling from the brush of their skin. "If you feel bored, you can find trouble elsewhere. I don't ever want to see you at Pivotage again. I mean, I don't want to see you ever again."

Drew rubbed his tongue along his teeth. "Ha. You're not the boss of me."

Yvonne's breath hitched, and she bit her lip.

She knew he could take a hint.

However, Drew was stubborn.

The Thompsons were the hardest people to deal with.

Drew's eyes searched Yvonne's blushing face.

In Pivotage, Yvonne held the allure of a temptress. Yet, in his presence, she could shift between the playful charm of a seductive kitten and the vulnerability of a scared little bunny.

Even though Yvonne resembled Bella, Drew picked up a different vibe from Yvonne each time.

It was no wonder Christopher took her under his wing. No man could resist Yvonne.

Unfortunately for Christopher and Yvonne, Drew would not leave them alone.

Drew's profession taught him to always keep calm and tuck his personal emotions away.

"James is arrested tonight. The swift arrest is only because of the clues you provided."

Drew pulled himself together and spoke nonchalantly, "I believe Christopher would be suspicious of you now that James is busted. He would try to hurt you.

Christopher intended to threaten James with the evidence and get something out of it. His plan is destroyed now. Haha! I bet he's livid."

Yvonne was lost for words.

The air was thick with danger and romance a minute ago, and Drew had to ruin the moment again.

"I mean something to Mr. Iverson. He wouldn't do anything to me unless he had strong evidence of my betrayal."

Yvonne grinned, a stark contrast to her heartbreak. "Even if he does find evidence, he wouldn't hurt me. I am a woman with Ms. Thompson's face. You don't have to worry about me. It was the first and last time I'd helped you. We shouldn't meet again. You won't get anything out of me. Our partnership is over."

It sounded like they were breaking up.

Her words left no room for negotiation.

Drew's heart was torn into two when Yvonne talked about everything being over.

Bella tasked Drew with pulling Yvonne to their side. However, Drew did not want whatever they were having to be over either.

She started the game.

Nevertheless, Drew believed he should get a say when the game was over.

Yvonne felt heavy on her shoulders. Drew put his hands on her shoulder to turn her around, and their eyes met.

Drew put the hands on either side of no hi apping her in his As e drew closer to embrace.

He clutched her chin, and the air was heavy with sultriness.

hers, she nearly lost herself in the moment.

Their breaths and gazes mingled.

Her eyes glazed over, and so did his

"If there is a chance for you to escape Christopher's control and walk a path of rightepusness, would you leave.

hìm?" Drew asked huskily..

Yvonne's heart beat out of her chest.

Seconds later, she beamed and

one he one, the en agar

belock shirt. "No, becaused'm broken, and Christopher is where I belong."