To Be Yours Again novel (Alec and Jenny) novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 The Textbook Case of a Jerk

“Did you do that to her on purpose because you wanted her jealous? Are you just using me?” Yvonne demanded answers, but Alec ignored all her questions. She didn’t let it slip. In fact, she didn’t expect an answer from him, for she already knew the truth. Inexplicable rage filled her, and she howled at him, Why? Why did you do this to me? Am I not as good as her? Why can’t you work on accepting me?”

He snickered and said coldly, “Why did I do that to you? Don’t you know that you deserve this? Yvonne, you could’ve had a good life, but you walked down the wrong path. I’m keeping you around because you are of use to me. Else, I would have…” He paused and added, “Did you really believe that the cover-up was perfect? Framing Jenny for Steven’s murder? If I want to look into a case, you bet I’ll get to the bottom of

it.”

Yvonne stumbled backward in shock. She believed it when he said he was capable of uncovering the truth. Cornered, she bit her lips and gave him a pitiful look. “Alec, I’m sorry. I drugged you because I had no other choice. We don’t have to get married. In return for your mercy, I’ll get rid of the internet rumors and stay away from you. How does that sound?”

The last thing she wanted was to serve a jail sentence. She’d go mad if she had to serve a life sentence at such a young age.

“Why didn’t you think of showing Jenny mercy when you framed her?” Alec asked aloud. At first, he had wanted to spare Yvonne out of consideration for their longtime friendship, but Yvonne missed the opportunity.

Yvonne stared at her childhood friend, who looked unfamiliar to her right now. Shaking her head, she smiled bitterly. “So you won’t spare me?”

“Turn yourself in at the police station first thing in the morning. If you do that, you could at least save your reputation. You don’t want more trouble,” Alec ordered.

“He wants me to turn myself in?” she thought, smiling. That was impossible for her-never!

“Okay, I understand your decision.” She nodded and agreed to his proposal, but she had thought of a better idea, which was her only way out.

After Yvonne left, Alec sighed and headed back to the living room. To his surprise, Old Mr. Faust was seated on the couch, grinning at him. He thought his grandfather had retired to the bedroom. Feeling uneasy, he walked up to him. “Grandpa, it’s late. Why aren’t you resting?”