Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 2083

The Houston family was also wealthy, but they weren’t as well off as the Brenand family in many aspects.

The Brenands were deemed as well connected in this age where 'it's not what you know, but who you know that matters'.

If the Houstons could be connected to the Brenands by marriage, the Houston family’s situation would improve drastically.

For the sake of her family, glory, and all the benefits that came along with it, Yvette Houston believed that getting married to Sebastian Brenand was her best option.

It was mutually beneficial for both the Brenand family and the Houston family, where they could support each other and overcome any obstacles together.

It didn't matter whether Sebastian had feelings for her or not.

Children from wealthy families seldom had the freedom to choose their partners anyway, sacrificing their happiness for the greater good of their family.

Yvette knew why Sebastian showed up in a disheveled mess; there was a woman he loved deeply.

But, so what?

His family didn’t approve of her, so she would never become a part of the Brenand family.

Yvette, who was chosen by Sebastian’s parents, was his only option. No matter how much he loved Rachel Wood, he’d forget about her in time. If not, she would find a way to make Rachel leave.

Yvette believed in her own capabilities.

Based on what she knew, Rachel was a hostess who came from a poor family.

She supposed that Sebastian was only attracted to Rachel's gentleness and good looks. In time to come, he'd come to his senses and realize that Yvette was the one meant for him.

“I like you a lot. Do you like me?” she asked Sebastian directly, her tone calm and gentle.

She had the natural confidence of a girl with an exemplary upbringing.

“Does it matter if I like you?” he sneered.

She chuckled at his bluntness. “No, it doesn’t matter. Honestly, people like us don’t have the right to choose our spouses, isn’t that true? Don’t we all have to marry whoever our parents choose?

“Now, both our parents have decided we should be together. That is what’s important now,” she added.

He laughed humorlessly upon hearing that. He wanted her to leave, but he didn’t dare go against his mother after all the threats she had made.

It was all fake, what his mother said about allowing him to get to know Yevette better. Their families had already decided before he'd even agreed to meet her. They only wanted him to come and play his part.

If Rachel was by his side, he’d refuse without even thinking about it, but now she was at their mercy. With her as a hostage, there was no way he could refuse.

Sebastian initially had a slither of hope that Yvette wouldn’t fall for him. However, after hearing what she said, he realized instantly that she had the same mindset as their parents.

She only wanted to get married to him for their mutual benefit. It was never for love.

It didn’t even matter who her husband was as long as there were benefits their marriage could offer her family.

“Why are you laughing?” she wondered.

He sneered again. “Don’t you think your life holds very little value?”