Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

"Not at all. Yvie treats me very well. She didn't bully me." Victoria quickly denied it, though her eyes reddened even more at the mention.

Seeing her distress, Lionel became convinced that Yvette had mistreated Victoria, and his resentment toward her deepened. He needed to find a way to deal with Yvette soon. Lionel didn't notice the fleeting glimmer of satisfaction in Victoria's eyes.

"Yvie, why aren't you willing to sell the Aurora Bliss necklace?"

Martha's tone was warm and affectionate as she reached out to take Yvette's hand. It was a sharp contrast to her indifferent attitude toward Victoria.

Before she could make contact, Wilson pulled Yvette closer and wrapped his long fingers around her slim waist possessively. It was a silent declaration of ownership.

"Grandma, you've had Yvie all to yourself long enough. It's time to return my fiancée to me."

Martha shot him an amused yet exasperated glance. "Is it not enough that you cling to Yvie all day? Can't you let her spend a little more time with me? Okay. I won't fight you for her anymore. You can have her back. I'll just get some rest!" Though Martha sounded annoyed, she was secretly happy to see their close bond.

Yvette couldn't help but smile at the sight of Martha hurrying away to avoid being a third

wheel.

"Grandma is so adorable."

"Yeah." Wilson took Yvette's hand as they walked toward his bedroom.

"It's getting late. You should get some rest too," he added in a serious tone.

Yvette asked, "Yeah, I'm going to rest. So why did you bring me to your bedroom?"

Wilson let out a low, husky laugh, his eyes warm and intense as they locked onto hers. He exuded a sensual charm, like a handsome rogue. "I'm here to keep you company while you sleep."

Yvette playfully pushed him away, her eyes glimmering with mischief. "I don't need any company."

Unfazed by her rejection, Wilson leaned in closer, nuzzling her neck with a feigned pout.

"Baby, I haven't slept well since you've been away."novelbin

Since their time together in the military, he had grown accustomed to holding her at night,

and now it felt impossible to break that habit.

Seeing the dark circles under his eyes, Yvette couldn't help but bite her lip in concern. "I can get you some sleeping pills."

"Nothing compares to having you by my side."

Yvette didn't resist when Wilson pulled her into the bedroom. She followed him obediently and headed straight for the bathroom to freshen up.

Just then, Wilson/received a message from Jacob that dripped with warning.

"You better control yourself and act like a decent man!"

Wilson clenched his jaw, the usual restraint in his gaze replaced by a hint of mischief. If he

wasn't careful, he might just end up taking advantage of the situation.