PopularNovelThe clock moved unrelentingly as tticked past.
The anticipation in Yvette's eyes was gradually replaced by disappointment. She restrained her emotions over
and over again, but she eventually caved and couldn't resist making a call.
The phone rang for a long tbefore it was finally answered.
"James, are you busy?" Yvette asked cautiously.
A woman's voice could be heard from the other end of the line.
Yvette felt her heart getting stabbed by that sound, leaving it bleeding profusely. The pain she felt was
unbearable.
She held the phone in a white-knuckled grip as tears streamed down her face.
"Did you hear that? I'm busy, sweetheart. | can't cover for dinner tonight." James' voice was hoarse with
desire, making it even more alluring.
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Yvette bit her lower lip, silencing herself as tears rolled down her cheeks.
James didn't even bother hanging up. Instead, he tossed his phone on the bed. Soon, the voices of their coupling
wormed into Yvette's ears through the phone.
Yvette continued to listen like a foolish masochist. The woman's voice becan instrument of torture, tearing
her apart.
Her heart felt as though it'd been wrenched out of her chest., and she found it difficult to breathe.
She thought she was special to James. After all, she'd been by his side the longest. She was the only person he
had brought along on this trip to Orkford too.
Alas, it turned out that she was nothing but a joke.
Yvette could no longer bear to listen to their moans and violently threw the phone away.
Tessa had obediently listened to Stephen's instructions recently, choosing to stay has she worked remotely.
Stephen had also quickly discovered just who was backing Leon.
It was a man named Cayden Lindth. He was quite the big shot in Rivertown, with strong connections on both
sides of the law and protection from the higher-ups.
In truth, Cayden had full control over dozens of companies, placing
scapegoats as his legal
representatives. Although these companies appeared to be
conducting legitimate businesses, they were secretly involved in a multitude of illegal activities.
Stephen hung his coat on the rack. "My men have also discovered that Cayden met up with James when he
returned to the country. It seems like Cayden is trying to get into James' good graces. James has
considerable sway in Arcton and numerous assets under his name.
"Cayden likely intends to collaborate with James to engage in sinternational trading. Meanwhile, James has
limited influence in
Orkford and is in need of a partner. These two are a match made in hell. I'm afraid they're likely already
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Tessa frowned in concern. "What's your plan?"
"Don't worry, Tess. I've got a strategy prepared. James won't be able to stir up much trouble in Orkford," Stephen
said confidently.
"Alright." Tessa remained deeply worried about Stephen's current predicament.
"Did anyone suspicious drop by recently?" Stephen asked.
He had stationed several bodyguards outside the villa to protect Tessa 24/7. The bodyguards would definitely
report any suspicious individuals to him if they appeared. Nevertheless, he still wanted to ask Tessa personally
just to be sure.
Tessa shook her head. "No."
"Good. Don't trust any strangers, okay?" Stephen warned.
"I know."
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