How to Train Your Ex-Billionaire novel Chapter 42

The handsome man and beautiful woman made a perfect pair.

Winifred stared at them until they entered the coffee shop, at which point she quickly lowered her head.

The café was small, and Yvan noticed Winifred sitting at a table by the wall as soon as he walked in.

She was alone, and for some reason, she looked terribly lonely to him.

"Yvan, what would you like to drink? The coffee here is all hand-ground and tastes amazing," Cornelia asked in a sweet voice.

"Whatever."

Yvan sat down, his gaze drifting involuntarily to Winifred. There was a drink on the table opposite her, but the seat was empty. Was she on a date?

Cornelia continued, "How about I get you a mocha? Theirs are really good."

Yvan didn't respond, his attention fixed on Winifred.

"Hi, we'll have one mocha and one caramel macchiato."

After ordering, she tried to start a conversation. "Yvan, how about we see a movie after our coffee? There's a new one out that's getting a lot of buzz, and I haven't seen it yet. Yvan? Yvan?"

Cornelia finally noticed where Yvan's gaze was directed. She followed it and saw Winifred.

Winifred had been planning to leave the moment she saw them walk in.

Now, she finished the last of her coffee, picked up her bag, and headed for the door.

"Dr. Spencer," Cornelia called out, stopping her.

Winifred turned, giving them a slight nod. "Ms. Johnson. Mr. Brown."

Cornelia linked her arm through Yvan's and smiled brightly. "Dr. Spencer, what a coincidence! Yvan and I were just tired from shopping and decided to stop for a coffee. We never expected to see you here. Are you here by yourself?"

Yvan pulled his arm away, and a flicker of disappointment crossed Cornelia's face.

"No, I was with a friend who had to leave early," Winifred said calmly. "I have to get going as well."

But then they had run into Winifred. It was obvious Yvan was completely captivated by her the moment he saw her. And now he'd just abandoned her to chase after Winifred.

Anyone who believed there was nothing between them was a fool.

Cornelia immediately pulled out her phone and dialed Winifred.

Sitting in the taxi, Winifred was surprised to get a call from Cornelia.

"Hello, Ms. Johnson. Is something wrong?"

"Winifred, did you do that on purpose? Did you intentionally ruin my date with Yvan?" Cornelia screamed into the phone. "I'm warning you, Winifred, stay away from Yvan! He's mine!"

Winifred frowned. "Ms. Johnson, I have no idea what you're talking about. Isn't Yvan with you?"

"Don't play dumb with me, Winifred! Are you proud of yourself for luring him away? Let me tell you something, you're just a game to him! The Brown family would never accept someone with your background as a daughter-in-law…"

Cornelia's words—just a game to him—stung. Winifred hung up and stared blankly ahead.