Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

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The weekend eventually arrived. Yara and Irwin, feeling sorry for Yvette, didn’t allow anyone

to disturb her rest.

Nancy’s call came in just as Yvette woke up. She was still glazed with sleep, but her beauty was breathtaking nonetheless.

She asked groggily, “What’s up, Nancy?”

“Yvie, I slept with Jacob…”

Leaving the hotel, Nancy’s prior confidence in front of Jacob deflated like a punctured balloon. Yvette was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered and said, “Congratulations.”

She’d always suspected that Nancy had a crush on Jacob. It was obvious to her that Jacob felt the same way. So, she thought it would be perfect if Nancy became her sister–in–law. Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

“What’s with the congratulations?” Nancy, on the other end of the phone, was about to cry. “Yvie, your brother already has a girlfriend. I’m a side chick, and it only happened because I was drugged. But still, I can’t believe it happened!”

Yvette frowned. “Who told you Jacob has a girlfriend?” She could hear Nancy’s sadness over the phone.

“I went to his office yesterday to tell him how I feel, but I saw him being very close with a woman. The employees there were also saying he has a girlfriend!”

“Nancy, don’t just believe the rumors.” Yvette comforted her in a gentle but firm voice. “Jacob doesn’t have a girlfriend.”

“Really?” Nancy let out a surprised gasp. Her sadness and disappointment vanished in an instant. A bright smile spread across her face.

“There’s still hope for me if he doesn’t have a girlfriend!”

Nancy’s joy was short–lived as she recalled her earlier words to Jacob at the hotel. Her smile froze on her face.

It was all over. She insulted him by calling him an old man and saying they were through. “Nancy, Jacob just texted me, asking if I know where you are. He’s really worried about you.” Hearing Yvette’s voice, Nancy finally snapped out of her thoughts. She quickly said, “Yvie, keep it from him! Let him stew over it for a while!

“I want to play hard to get. After all, people don’t appreciate what they don’t have to work for.

Having said that, Nancy immediately turned on the charm, acting all innocent and adorable.” Yvie, you’ll support me, won’t you?”

“Yeah.” Yvette nodded, unable to refuse her. She would have to apologize to Jacob for this

later.

After ending the call, Yvette washed up and went downstairs. Seeing her descend, the maids immediately brought out the breakfast they had kept warm in the kitchen.

After eating, she was about to head to the research institute. Just as she reached the door, however, her phone rang–it was a call from Jasper.

“Yvette, help me!”

Hearing the frantic voice on the other end of the phone, her delicate eyebrows rose lazily. Her tone was laid–back as she asked, “What happened?”

“Yvette, c–can you…” Jasper stammered, feeling embarrassed.

Her patience was wearing thin. “Just say it. Don’t beat around the bush.”

Jasper awkwardly cleared his throat. He mustered up his courage and spoke up. “Well, Yvie, can you lend me some money? I’ll pay you back as soon as I have the money!”

“How much?”

“Three billion dollars!” Jasper quickly replied, his voice as flattering as it could be.

“Yvie, I know you’re the best and wouldn’t leave me to die…”