CEO's Love Trap novel Chapter 3

Bertram was stunned by Yolande's words. He gazed at Cathy with this strange affection in his eyes as he wrapped his arm around her waist. "Cathy's right."

"Bertram!"

Yolande had never seen Bertram so loyal to her! In fact, this was the first time she had seen him this affectionate. She dug her nails into her palms, wanting nothing more than to ruin their relationship as she saw fit, but she stopped herself. After weighing all the pros and cons of the matter, she took a deep breath and started again.

"Fine, I'll tell you. My grandfather died and left a will. It says that I have to get married within three days or else I won't be able to get the Mu Mansion."

Bertram stared at her in disbelief. "You're being like this because of a house?"

"Yes! For that house!" Yolande sneered. "Are you happy that you broke up with me? Because I'm glad I did."

Bertram wanted to say something more, but Cathy quickly pulled him back. "I'm not feeling well. Do you mind assisting me to the bathroom?" she murmured.

Seeing them walk away, Yolande bit her bottom lip. If it hadn't been for what was at stake, she wouldn't have allowed herself to be humiliated like this. Facing the people who had betrayed her so shamelessly, she had the sudden urge to vomit all over the sofa.

Bertram and Cathy didn't keep her waiting for too long.

"No," he said.

Yolande scrambled back up. "Are you sure?"

She glanced at Bertram and then at Cathy. At the look of their faces, she knew that his decision must've been the woman's idea.

Marriage was a big deal. Even if it was all just a procedure, at the end of the day, Bertram and Cathy would still experience a second marriage. Besides, even if what they had done was cruel, how could a bitch like Cathy really feel guilty?

Bertram bit his lip. "Look, marriage is a lifetime event. I can't give a perfect wedding to Cathy if I've already been married once. We'll compensate half of the property rights of the Mu Mansion. No matter how much, I'll pay for it."

"Compensation?" Yolande wanted to burst into laughter at their ridiculous ideas. Did they really think money would fix all her problems? "Is that how you compensate me then? By hooking up with each other even more?"

"Look, we've already said we're sorry, Yolande," Cathy said. "But isn't asking for a marriage too much?"

"The Mu Mansion is all I've ever wanted."

"Well," Cathy continued. "Do you have any other way to get to the mansion?"

"I..."

Yolande was rendered speechless. As Cathy stared into the woman's eyes, she had already guessed right. If there had been any other way, Yolande wouldn't have thrown her pride away and proposed to marry Bertram. After all, they were best friends. She knew Yolande well like the back of her hand.

Staring at the undisguised hypocrisy in her gaze, Yolande clenched her fists. However, as she turned, it seemed that the fates had granted her another chance.

The man she had seen back in the hospital appeared just in time. His eyes were deep, and the corners of his lips were pursed. He looked so regal that everyone couldn't help but glance at him.

'Well, I hope you aren't angry.'

Yolande took her chances and held Baron's arm. "Well, there's him."

Cathy wanted to question the woman before, but when she saw the man, she froze. Immediately, she bowed respectfully. "Uncle!"

Uncle?

Fortunately, Yolande was holding Baron's arm. Otherwise, she would've already fallen down in fear. The man that she had a one night stand with was Cathy's.... Uncle?

Not only did she had sex with him, but she also lied that he had already accepted to be her husband.

Seeing the expression on Yolande's face, Cathy glanced at Baron. "Uncle? You're going to get married?"

He grabbed Yolande's loosened grip and held onto her as if he was her life force.

Yolande could already feel her heart crawling with disgust. She had only used him as an excuse so that she didn't look that desperate. Now, it seemed that she was going to be family with that bitch!

Baron winked at Yolande, who quickly looked away and swallowed. The man's lips moved slightly as he glared at his niece. "Your mother doesn't even care about my marriage. What gives you any right to interrogate me?"

"I–I'm sorry, Uncle," Cathy apologized. "I shouldn't have said that."

'What the hell is going on?'

Yolande blinked at Baron. What were they going to do now?