Talented Heiress A Rose with Thorns (Yvette and Wilson) novel Chapter 726

Yvette's cold and elegant voice echoed softly, but it instantly changed the expression on Lionel's face.

Recalling what Victoria had said earlier, Lionel felt like his heart was being torn apart once again. His hands clenched into tight fists, veins bulging, and he appeared to be in unbearable pain.

"When you're ready to tell the truth, let me know," Yvette said casually, having fully enjoyed the sight of his torment. Then, she turned and left the chamber.

Lionel knelt in the corner, his expression dark and unreadable, leaving one to wonder what he was thinking.

As soon as Yvette stepped out of the chamber, she noticed Xavier standing not far away. She frowned slightly in confusion.

"Xavier, what brings you here?"

"Yvie…" Xavier softly called her name.

He tried hard to conceal the love in his eyes as he spoke gently. "I came to tell you that I've already successfully transported that batch of shipments back to the Dark Organization, and it was done without alarming Mr. Maximillian."

"Very good." Yvette nodded in satisfaction, finally feeling the weight lift off her shoulders as a smile tugged at her red lips.

After all, she didn't want a certain man to meet Theodore with a bad impression of him already in place…

Seeing the faint smile on Yvette's face, Xavier's eyes darkened, but he kept his expression neutral and continued speaking softly, "Yvie, are you heading back to the hospital? Let me take you there."

Thinking of Wilson's uncontrollable jealousy, Yvette refused without hesitation. "No need."

Xavier's heart grew even bitter at her firm refusal, and he lowered his deep black eyes, his voice dropping. "Yvie, you've grown distant from me…"