"Really? Who are you? Does Marcus even know you? Who do you think you are?"The woman's face stiffened before breaking into a cold laugh. "Since you have the audacity to follow Marcus to school, we need to teach you a lesson."Marcus was somewhat reluctant to intervene after learning that Yaslyn was cornered in the restroom. He would not have been bothered if it were not for his father's sake.However, when he arrived at the restroom, he was stunned. Skylar Larson and her crew, notorious bullies in the school thanks to their privileged backgrounds, made an embarrassingly hasty exit. Some with handprints on their faces, others with their hair disheveled...Marcus's mouth twitched.Yaslyn emerged, unhurried and unscathed, still wearing her black t-shirt from this morning, her high ponytail signifying youth and style."They…"Marcus glanced at the retreating figures of Skylar and her group."They wanted to hit me, so I hit them."To his knowledge, Skylar had practiced martial art
"Marcus, call the police. I'll handle the rest," Xoan instructed.Marcus calmed down when he suddenly thought of Yaslyn swiftly smashing a bottle over someone's head at the bar the other night. He figured she would not let herself get taken advantage of."Got it," Marcus replied confidently.Marcus knew about his big brother's tendency to take swift action, but he was annoyed by the trouble Yaslyn had caused.Xoan drove to the school and checked the security footage of the school compound. He finally spotted Yaslyn in the footage at five in the evening.She entered the school store and came out with a black bag before heading toward the public restroom with a person in blue not far behind her. That was the last place she was seen. His gaze hardened as he immediately went there with his men.It was six in the evening, and there were only a few people around. As Xoan's men approached, they clearly heard deranged female laughter coming from inside."Hahaha! Why aren't you strug
Xoan went to the hospital room again the next morning."The hardworking eldest young master abandoned his work just to see me. I'm truly flattered!"Yaslyn smiled and handed him an orange slice. "This orange is really sweet. Want one?"When he did not accept her offer, Yaslyn popped it into her mouth. "Suit yourself.""Dad told me to come take care of you. Don't read too much into it," Xoan said."Oh, I'm not thinking much," Yaslyn said, displeased.Xoan pursed his lips and pondered for a moment. "I have a question. How did you break the San Jose Valley record when you're from a small town? How did you get access to race cars?"The woman was too mysterious. She came from an ordinary background, but she kept doing unexpected things.Yaslyn finished the last orange slice, smiling as she wiped her mouth. She casually explained, "It's just something to pass the time when I'm bored. Why do you care?"Xoan's mind raced when he saw how nonchalant she was.First, it was her connectio
"Xoan!" Marcus exclaimed indignantly.However, Xoan held the highest position in the Warren Group, so Marcus could not refute and could only silently clench his fists.Yaslyn smiled kindly. "I doubt that my employment in the Warren Group will affect you. Besides, you're a brat who hasn't grown up yet."Marcus completely lost it when he heard her response. "You wretch! Did you use a magic potion to befuddle my dad? You'll only bring trouble! Who knows what havoc you'll wreak when you enter the company?! Also, I'm already eighteen years old. Eighteen!""Okay, okay. You're a grown-up."Yaslyn could not be bothered to argue with a mere brat.In any case, it was already decided that she would join the company. No matter how annoyed Marcus was, he could only accept reality.Xoan knocked on Yaslyn's door early the next morning and took her along to work.He placed Yaslyn in the design department as an ordinary employee.She smiled and greeted her colleagues around her. As she sat dow
For the past two days, Yessica would hurry off with a disheartened expression whenever she saw Yaslyn. However, upon seeing Yessica's ominous gaze, Yaslyn felt she was brewing something big.In the company lounge, Yaslyn coincidentally met Sheldon drinking coffee. He winked at her and jokingly said, "I heard that Xoan punished Yessica for you. You're quite an important woman."Sensing the sarcasm in his words, Yaslyn felt uncomfortable but remained calm on the surface. "What? Are you, the Vice President, jealous that I snatched away your big brother's favor?"Sheldon froze for a moment."I'm merely returning the joke since you started it."Yaslyn calmly took a cup of coffee and leisurely savored a sip. She was seldom defeated in verbal sparring matches.Aside from her, no one had bested him in a battle of wits. She was the first.Intrigued, he said, "We'll see."As Sheldon left with his coffee, Yaslyn noticed his back was similar to Xoan's and fell deep into thought.As expect
Xoan was doubtful. "What evidence do you have to support her plagiarism?""The creative concept for this design is taken from Anny, a student from a renowned international university. This country bumpkin obviously plagiarized her!" Yessica exclaimed through gritted teeth as she handed over the evidence she fabricated.Yaslyn glared at Yessica."I can't believe Yaslyn was faking it all along!""It's fine if she can't come up with something, but plagiarizing is unacceptable!""How can someone like this remain in our company?"Whispers buzzed around as Xoan looked at Yaslyn. Her confidence made him feel extremely assured, as if he was certain it was not Yaslyn's fault.Still, he wanted to hear her response."Yaslyn, do you have anything to say?"Yaslyn smiled and nodded. "You're right. I did borrow some creative ideas. You're quite observant."Yessica felt she was guaranteed victory and became arrogant."Take a look at this country bumpkin. She was useless back then, and now s
Hiking was a tiring and hot affair, and they had absolutely no interest in it."Dad, I have a few surgeries to do. I might not be free—""Aren't there other doctors besides you at the hospital?"Yerick was the first to stand up, but Stephen cut him off.He fidgeted awkwardly, which silenced Henry and Marcus, who were also about to make up excuses."It's decided then. We'll set off soon."No one dared defy Stephen's orders. After changing into athletic wear, they followed him to the famous local attraction—Mount Saint Elias.Located in a corner of Jefferson City, Mount Saint Elias was a range of mountains with blue-green peaks and cliffs. The mountain was covered in verdant trees.Upon reaching the foot of Mount Saint Elias, the first person Yaslyn saw was Zaylee in a long skirt, smiling brightly.Seeing Zaylee, Sophie beamed and affectionately grabbed her hand. "Zaylee, I thought you weren't coming."Zaylee smiled. "Mrs. Warren, how could I possibly not come at your invitatio
Xoan became gloomy, perhaps thinking Yaslyn was interested in Sheldon. Dismissing his thoughts, he simply said, "Dad's waiting for us."Xoan turned around and left the hospital room.Sheldon had successfully annoyed Xoan. As he left, he told Yaslyn to take care of herself. He wanted to ruffle her hair, but she barely dodged away.Everyone was lost in their thoughts. Yaslyn was injured, so Stephen instructed the rest to return home.Yaslyn was hospitalized again under Yerick's care due to her fractured ankle.Stephen knocked and entered Yaslyn's room. Seeing her face reminded him of his comrade, softening his expression."Yaslyn, are you feeling better? It's all because of my useless children. They didn't take good care of you, so you got injured!"Yaslyn felt the warmth in his tone. "Mr. Warren, it's my fault. I was careless. It's nothing to do with them.""Yaslyn, don't worry. Whoever marries you, I'll give them twenty percent of the Warren Group's shares and twenty villas in