Chapter 10
Rose with Thorns
Chapter 10 The WhatsApp text from Wilson read, âDonât forget you still owe me a mealâ
As Yvette read it, she couldnât help picturing, Wikon flirtatiously and arrogantly smirking. She pursed her lips while typing a simple âokayâ and sent it to him. At the same time, she changed his contact name to âWomanizerâ
Wilson sat in the main seat at Royal Pavillion. His devilishly handsome face was devoid of emotion. He also radiated an overbearing presence, deterring others free dating to approach him.
The women around him dared not get too close, regardless of how infatuated they were with him.
âWhatâs this? Whoâs angered our esteemed Mr. Quinn this time?â A singâsong voice rang out before a charming man entered the private That man, Collin Steele, didnât wait for Wilson to respond. Instead, he continued, âDonât tell me youâre frustrated because your grandma is nagging at you to get married again.â
He knew that apart from Martha, those who could piss Wilson off in Jubilife City were already long buried in their graves.
Wilson couldnât be bothered to respond. His focus vinained on his and vetteâs chat. She still hadnât replied to his text, which made his eyes darken like a storm âI heard the Murrays are hosting a banquet to celebrate the return of their lost daughter. Will you be attending your future flancleâs banquet, Wilson?â Collinâs taunting tone rang out again.
Wilsonâs otherwise beguiling eyes that could hook anyone in narrowed dangerously. Even his voice lost all warmth as he spoke.
âThane no fiancée Donât ever let me hear that word from your lips again.â
Collin smirked at this. âMr. and Mrs. Murray are renowned for being beautiful people in high society. Their genetics canât be that bad. If you ask me, I bet their daughter will be just as attractive as they are. Are you sure youâll cancel the marriage arrangements without even meeting the girl?â
âYou talk too much.â Wilsonâs frosty gaze swept past Collin as he snapped, âDo you wish to get sold off abroad to work for others that badly?â
It didnât matter to him how amazing the Murray familyâs heiresN WAL As for Collin, he zipped his lips once the former threatened him. Yet, it didnât last more than a few minutes because he began blabbering away soon after. âOh, alright, alright. Since youâre unwilling to form a marriage allegiance with the Murrays, Iâm going to pursue their daughter!â
Men like Collin and Wilson were heirs to wealthy lamikes. Their marriages were often arranged with wealthy heiresses Instead of letting his family members choose his bride, Collin would rather pick someone he found pleasant to his eyes.
âDo as you please,â was the only thing that came out of Wilsonâs thin, seductive lips. Then, his gaze settled buck onto his phone.
The frost in his eyes melted away slightly once he saw he had received a reply.
Although Yvette had only answered with a simple âokayâ, it was still better than her net replying at all Collin was curious about what made Wilsonâs mood improve all of a sudden.
Curiosity and doubt filled Collinâs mind as he leaned closer, trying to peek at what was on Wilsonâs phone. Alas, he met the latterâs stem, warning glare before he could own read a word.
He stopped trying to peek while muttering begrudgingly, âOh, fine Keep whatever it is to yourself, then. How mean..â
Although Collin didnât see the text, Samuel, who was stood aside, got the full view.
Samuel couldnât help clicking his tongue in secret, thinking it was ridiculous that Wilson was so overjoyed with a curt ceply. It seemed to him that Wilson was under that womanâs total control Just then, the assistant behind Collin received some information. He then reported to Collin respectfully, âThe men in our group want to meet. you, Mr. Steele. They want your help in capturing a Wom Before he could finish, Wilsonâs cold tone rang out again. He said, âExterminate those men, and have them disappear from Jubilite Cary,â
Upon hearing that, Collin couldnât help voicing his confusion. âDid the gangcross you, Wilson?â
Wilson never questioned the minor detalls. However, he wanted to eliminate the group out of the blue today, which was toc unusual.
âNo,â repled Wilson Hayes narrowed slightly as he drawled, âI just like helping others.â
The banquet took kplace at 7:00 pm the next day.
Yera and Irwin wanted to demonstrate how mich Yvette meant to them. Thus, they organized a grand banquet, inviting all the prestigious and wealthy families in Jubilife City.
Yasmin wanted to impress everyone, so she put on her makeup and got dressed early. Then, she joined Yara in welcoming the guests. She kept showing herself off as if todayâs banquet was in her honor.
âWoah, youâre so beautiful today, Yasmin! That dress youâre wearing has to be from Chanel, right?â
âThat dress is worth a couple million dollars! As expected of the Murrays. Your parents are truly the wealthiest people in Jubilife City. They must adore you to bits!â
âOf course! Yasminâs incredibly talented, after all! Oh, right. I heard youâre performing a plano piece today. Everyoneâs looking forward to enjoying your talents!â
Yasmin basked in everyoneâs praise. A smug grin smeared across her face, but she put on a humble front. âYouâre all too kind.
My piano skills are average, so donât expect too much from me later.â
All the socialites were quick to speak up when they heard her response.
possibly be better than you at playing the âDonât be so modest, Yasmin! You won first place in a piano competition, after all. Who could possit instrument?â
âYeah! You donât have to sell yourself short.â
âAlso, Yasmin. Isnât tonightâs banquet in honor of your older sister, whom your family found in the countryside? Why hasnât she shown up yet?â
âIndeed. Your sister still hasnât arrived and is making you welcome the guests? How nude of her!â
The smugness in Yasminâs eyes deepened as she listened to the complaints targeting Yvette. Still, she warmly explained, âWie has slummod in the countryside for years. Itâs only natural that sheâs unaware of social customs. Itâs fine if I welcome the guests for her.â
At first listen, it sounded like Yasmin was explaining on Yvetteâs behalf. Yet, in actuality, she was throwing subtle jabs at the latter Sá´aÊ*á´h the (ê°ind)É´Êvel.ná´t website on Gøøglá´ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
As Yasmin expected, the socialites grimaced at once.
âI knew it. We canât expect a bumpkin, who grew up in the countryside, to have any manners. Sheâs totally incomparable to you!â
âI have no idea what Mr. and Mrs. Murray are thinking. Theyâre even hosting this grand banquet in her honor. Arenât they worried that country girl will embarrass them?â
âDonât say such things, you guys. Yvie has roamed the countryside all these years alone. Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara feel guilty, so itâs natural that they host such a grand party,â said Yasmin In those few words, she managed to make Yara and Irwinâs love for Yvette sound more like pity.
The socialites immediately caught Yastninâs drift and started to butter her up more. After all, they believed the Marnaysâ pity wouldnât last long.
What would a country bumpkin like Wette have to depend on once the Murrays grew tired of pitying her?
On the other hand, Yasmin was different; she had grown up alongside the Murrays for years and was an outstanding figure.
Such was the kind of person the socialites needed to curry favors with.
âYouâre too nice, Yasmin! Thatâs why sheâs treating you like this!â
âOh, Yasmin. I heard those country folk donât bathe and are filthy to the bone. Is she like that, too?â
âI bet she is. Iâm guessing she has coarse and damaged skin from living in harsh conditions. She must be an ugly duckli-