However, Thomas wasn't taking no for an answer. "No means no," he said grimly.
Hanson cared so much about Vania right now, and Yvonne would only be asking for trouble by wedging herself in between them.
"Alright." Yvonne knew at once this was non-negotiable when she saw her brother's grim look. "In that case, I'll arrange for a short trip later. We'll go and have fun like we've always done."
"Sure, you head back to the hotel first."
Yvonne looked at Thomas with a grievance on her face, unwilling to leave. In fact, she stayed rooted to the spot and looked in their direction even when they had already gone far.
"Alright, don't look anymore. They've already gone far." Vania chuckled behind her.
"Why? Are you afraid I'll steal Hanny away?" Yvonne removed her facade at once, no longer the sweet, young woman she was a few minutes ago.
Huh, to think this little girl is so two-faced. Tsk, too bad she's not much of an opponent. It's no fun fighting her at all.
"Oh, no, I'm so scared." Vania deliberately cringed at Yvonne. "I'm so scared that I want to tell him what you just said."
"You'd better keep your mouth shut in front of Hanny." Yvonne snarled as she glared warily at Vania.
"I babble easily when I'm frightened. I'm afraid I'll be telling everything I should and shouldn't." Vania wasn't the least bit afraid of Yvonne's threat.
"I'm sure you know how important the Kepler Family is. Anyone who upsets me will suffer the consequences." Yvonne eventually pulled her trump card out.
"Is that so?" Vania smiled confidently. "I'm actually curious to see how things will turn out. That reminds me, your father and I have a little history. I'd like to see if he'll spoil you to no end."
Does she know Dad? Despite being surprised, Yvonne was still mostly skeptical about Vania's words, and she warned, "There's no need to intimidate me. Forget about my family. I can deal with you myself."
This is just the beginning. Let's see who's still laughing at the end!
Anyone else would've been scared spitless by Yvonne's threat. However, Vania was no average person, and she even felt nothing inside. "Well, I'd like to see you try then, Miss Kepler. Let's see how things will end."
If Yvonne crossed her line, she would make sure this woman had a tragic end.
"Don't get too cocky just yet. We'll see who has the last laugh!" Livid, Yvonne stomped and snorted before striding off.
Vania smirked as she watched Yvonne's retreating figure. Let's wait and see.
On her way back to the hotel, Vania bumped into Kiki as she was heading out. "Good evening, Ms. Greyson. To think I'd bump into you here," Kiki greeted her from afar with a beam, then glanced behind her. She seemed to be searching for Hanson.
To no avail, she asked, "Are you alone, Miss Greyson?"
Vania nodded in reply, then suddenly remembered that she had something to talk to Kiki about. "Are you available now?"
"Yeah, I'm free right now." Kiki nodded eagerly, not at all at a crossroads. "Is there something I can help you with, Ms. Greyson?"
"Yeah, let's grab a cup of coffee." Vania invited the girl.
Flattered, Kiki was nervous yet elated, having completely unforeseen the situation. "Sure. Thank you, Ms. Greyson."
She was forever courteous in front of Vania, and she proceeded to follow behind the woman, feeling a little nervous about speaking up.
Vania deliberately slowed down and waited for her so that they could walk side by side. "Why did you suddenly decide to become an actress? You're a pretty good singer," Vania asked, making small talk.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Her Seven Little Bodyguards
Love this novel, when are you going to update it been waiting for a while. Is there anyway to get the whole thing. Or somewhere else I can finish reading it? Please HELP!!!!!...