Chapter 592: Chapter 592

“Is it because she is Shannon’s daughter?” Yasmin asked.

“Yes,” Ryan’s voice was hoarse.

“But if you genuinely like Ms. Carrie, you should try being with her.”

Yasmin felt a sense of urgency for Ryan. He rarely opened up his heart, and Carrie was such an adorable girl. Thus, Yasmin did not want Ryan to miss out on this opportunity.

“Being together with Ms. Carrie is a way to rescue her from misery. If you were her boyfriend, Bethany wouldn’t dare act recklessly.”

“Does she dare to be reckless now?” Ryan’s charming eyes darkened.

“But it’s always better to have Ms. Carrie by your side at all times. Think about it. If Ms. Carrie becomes your wife, that alone would stump Bethany. At that time, even if you’re not by the young madam’s side, Bethany won’t dare do anything to her. If Bethany dares touch a single hair on the young madam’s head, she will be going against the entire Hoffman family. Even if you don’t speak up, I’ll deal with Bethany myself.”

Yasmin changed her tune quite swiftly, calling Carrie the young madam. She genuinely wanted to match them up.

“But have you considered the consequences if I’m with Carrie? It’s equivalent to an alliance between the Hoffman Group and Salvador Corporation. What kind of changes will occur in the power dynamics between our families?”

Ryan turned slowly, his eyes bloodshot but exceptionally bright. “Right now, Carrie is contending with Uncle Liam for control of the Hoffman Group. Justin isn’t in a much better position within the Salvador Corporation either. Have you considered how Justin would feel if he married Shannon’s daughter at this juncture? My overly ambitious second uncle is bound to seize the opportunity to work with Brameron and challenge my authority. My chances of winning would be even slimmer! Who knows... It might even drag Justin into the process!”

Yasmin’s heart clenched. “Mr. Hoffman...”

“Yasmin, I will never forget how my father died.” Ryan slowly sank to a bench, like a listless old man, cradling his head in agony. “I will never forget the night my mother screamed about my father’s plane crash. It was raining heavily that night. She stood alone in the pouring rain, crying the whole night. I also can’t forget the sight of my second uncle hiding in the shadows at the funeral, unable to contain his joy. I will never let Liam take control of the Hoffman Group. I won’t allow anyone to hinder my plan to dominate the Hoffman Group!”

Yasmin kneeled before him. She lifted her trembling hand and gently soothed his back, which heaved violently with anger.

“Yasmin, what my father lost, I will reclaim in his stead, one by one… Before that, I won’t make a wrong move. I can’t afford to lose!”

Belle arrived at the KS World Hotel in the morning to finalize the arrangements for Celeste’s birthday banquet. As soon as she entered the reception, Justin called.

“Ms. Salvador, is there something you need?”

Belle’s tone remained as cold and indifferent as ever, as if the tender intimacy from last night’s kiss had never happened.

“Belle...” Justin’s voice was gentle.

“Don’t call me Belle. To you, I’m Ms. Thompson.” Belle’s red lips curled into a smirk.

“Did Grandpa Nigel call you?”

“Grandpa? No, he didn’t. Did something happen to Grandpa Nigel?”

Belle’s nerves tensed at the mention of Nigel.

“It’s not Grandpa who’s in trouble. It’s Carrie.”

“Carrie?”

“Last night, she didn’t return to Hideview Manor and spent the night in my private villa. Grandpa just called to ask why Ryan had taken Carrie away. That’s how I found out about the incident at home last night,” Justin’s voice revealed a hint of weariness and some anger. “I just tried to contact Ryan, but can’t reach him.”

“He’s dead… I’m going to kill him.” Belle stood up abruptly, her beautiful eyes wide open with rage.

She slammed her palm on the table. “That scoundrel had no good intentions when he took Carrie to the ball last time. You insisted on defending him, saying he wasn’t that kind of person! I can see he’s nothing but a perverted wolf in sheep’s clothing!”