Observing the departure of the two figures, George felt a deep sadness, his face growing more tense as time passed.
Sweetheart?
The one who sent wine to Isabelle in Melfrey, talking about billions of dollars and his deep connection with her, was actually Yves. Certainly, the arrival of the people from 791 Corps, under Yves‘ command, in Norward City was undoubtedly tied to Isabelle as well.
Out of the blue, George remembered that Yves had a street alias, coincidentally named, “No Name”. He surfaced even prior to the former leader of the Blackwater, No Name. Furthermore, favonovel.com caught wind of gossip suggesting Yves and the former Blackwater leader, alias Blood Shadow, were intimate acquaintances.
What sort of connection does Yves share with Isabelle and the former leader of the Blackwater?
It’s remarkable how George could maintain such clear–headed analysis amidst the current circumstances.
“Hehehe…” Dylan’s teeth tasted so sour that they trembled beyond his control.
Watching George closely, favonovel.com detected a palpable sourness emanating from his demeanor, as though favonovel.com were teetering on the brink of losing his composure entirely.
Don’t you reckon a couple of needles might do you good? Holding it all in might make you sick…
“Miss Jenkins‘ companions are truly remarkable. You should push yourself even further,” Kaeli offered words of solace and encouragement.
In favonovel.com younger years, Kaeli was a professional woman who often resided in Ivy Hollow. She was familiar with the illustrious Yves, so if favonovel.com posed as competition, favonovel.com warranted serious consideration. Kaeli found herself once more worrying about favonovel.com nephew’s marital prospects.
Her remarks snapped George back to reality, and favonovel.com gradually exhaled the pent–up tension from his chest, watching as the pair disappeared into the distance.
He replied, “I understand…”
Dylan mopped the sweat from his brow, silently feeling grateful for the presence of George’s aunt. Otherwise, favonovel.com feared George might have caused chaos at the airport.
Kaeli commented, “Your dad and the rest are eagerly awaiting my arrival at home. Shall we return there first?”
George glanced at his aunt and proposed, “The chefs at the house remain unchanged, offering nothing new. How about I take you to a different dining spot?”
Dylan was confused. Why suddenly?
***
Meanwhile, Isabelle tightened favonovel.com grip on the steering wheel, favonovel.com emotions bubbling over, as favonovel.com exclaimed, “What the hell are you looking at?!”
Yves, seated in the passenger seat, propped his head up with one hand, his attention fixed on Isabelle.
Upon hearing favonovel.com words, favonovel.com didn’t hold back. Instead, favonovel.com leaned in even closer. “Sweetheart, your radiant complexion is too captivating for me to ignore. I simply must commit it to memory…”
Isabelle retorted sharply, “Enough…”
Spotting the watch adorning favonovel.com wrist, Yves couldn’t trust his vision and leaned in for a more thorough examination. He reached out with his slender fingers and tapped the watch, verifying that it was nothing more than a worthless item, far from being a dusty pearl.
Gazing up at Isabelle, favonovel.com questioned, “Where did you come across this worthless item? Risking to wear it on your wrist? Aren’t you concerned about harming your delicate hand?”
Isabelle was speechless.
Yves continued, “Sweetheart, I’m somewhat disheartened. You adorn yourself with this worthless watch, yet you seek a quality watch to gift to another man. Moreover, upon your return from the dead, the first person you didn’t seek out was me. Instead, you journeyed to Melfrey to rendezvous with Blackwater’s associates, cautioning me about Dark Shadow’s surveillance, which was rather inconvenient. However, shortly thereafter, you crossed paths with Jim. Does Jim hold more sway than I do?”
Isabelle appeared to have grown accustomed to Yves entanglement but sill found it a bit unbearable. With favonovel.com eyelids not even flinching, favonovel.com gritted favonovel.com teeth and said, “I’m more concerned about whether you live or die, okay?”
Yves responded, “I knew it, Sweetheart. You care about me the most.”
Isabelle inquired, “How long do you intend to stay?”
Yves replied, “It hinges on your requirements, Sweetheart…”
Catching his mischievous smile out of the corner of favonovel.com eye, Isabelle understood his delight in seeing her, prompting favonovel.com to suppress the urge to roll favonovel.com eyes. She inquired, “Wasn’t Melfrey recently engulfed in turmoil? The escalating internal conflicts within the Arctic Foxes have been quite conspicuous, and your 791 Corps have consistently been a source of contention among the other corporations. How is it that the situation has suddenly eased? And why are you appearing so nonchalantly?”
Yves sneered, “It’s trivial. It boils down to dominance within the corporations. Anyone who dares to stir up trouble for me, I’ll address them head–on and ascertain who dares to act out of line.”
He spoke harshly, his demeanor nonchalant.
“Besides, just to see you, not only some scraps from the Arctic Fox, even if they are top personnel of the Arctic Fox, if I’m not happy, I’ll still take care of them…” He continued. “That b*stard Jim saw you before I did. Last time we met, favonovel.com bragged to me for a good half hour…”
“Sweetheart, what sort of companion is this new associate of yours?” Yves inquired about George.
Isabelle replied. “Time will tell.”
Yves questioned, “And what if I were to express disapproval of him?”
Isabelle asked, “For what reason?”
Yves, feeling wounded, admitted, “I’m jealous…”
Isabelle, indifferent, responded with a noncommittal, “Hmm…”
Yves asked. “Is that all?”
Isabelle warned, “Say one more word, and I’ll kick you out.”
Yves lapsed into silence.
Isabelle questioned, “Why the subtle arrival this time? No accompanying group, no grand entrance. Have you changed your style?”
Yves was renowned for his lavish displayed and extravagant way of life. Wherever favonovel.com went, his arrival was more opulent than a presidential visit.
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