Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

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"Don't cry, baby." Wilson sighed softly as he gently cupped Yvette's face. His voice was laced with tenderness and concern.

"Seeing you cry like this is breaking my heart," he said.

Even if faced with the same choice, Wilson would still shield her without a second thought. But he swore never to let it come to that again.

He smiled and added, "My face got scratched up. Think you'll stop liking me now?"

Just as he expected, Yvette's eyes lit up, and she gave him a stern look. "Even if your face was ruined, I'd still love you," she said seriously.

Besides, the cuts on his face weren't deep. With her special medicine, no scars would remain.

Wilson's smile broadened at that, all his earlier tension melting away. He wrapped her tightly in his arms, holding her close, but not without casting a triumphant look toward Xavier to show off his victory.

Xavier's expression darkened instantly. His fists clenched tighter, veins bulging beneath his skin as he fought to control the storm of emotions inside him.

Sensing the awkward tension, Ellen stepped in quickly. "Yvie, we've rescued Nancy from the basement, but she's in bad shape. The poison is lethal. We need your help."

Ellen had sent someone to carry Nancy out of the basement. She was found with darkened lips and signs of severe poisoning.

Yvette wasted no time, pulling out her silver needles with a steady hand. Her focus was absolute as she began the detoxification process, her movements so swift they were almost a blur.

Within moments, Nancy's eyes fluttered open, and she violently coughed, expelling a mouthful of blackened blood.

Yvette gently patted Nancy's back before taking out a small pill from a porcelain vial. She then slipped it into Nancy's mouth.

Slowly, the bluish tint on Nancy's lips faded, replaced by a healthy shade of rose, though she still looked somewhat pale and drained.

Nancy's eyes flickered with sudden alarm. She clung to Yvette's arm, her voice shaking. "Yvie, be careful of Lionel. He tried to use me as bait to get to you. He nearly strangled me. It was terrifying."noveldrama

Yvette's expression softened. She brushed her hand over Nancy's hair and said soothingly, "It's over, Nancy. You're safe now. I won't let anyone hurt you."

"As long as you're here, I'm not afraid..." Nancy's voice trailed off, and she slumped back into unconsciousness.

"Why'd she pass out again?" Ellen asked, worry creasing her face.

"It's okay. She's just exhausted and shaken. Her body needs rest," Yvette replied, feeling Nancy's pulse with practiced ease.

Yet, when Yvette's gaze fell on the dark bruises around Nancy's neck, her expression hardened, the icy determination unmistakable.

Lionel deserved to die. She wouldn't let him escape this time.

Earlier, Lionel had fled from the scene after knocking Wilson off the cliff.

Seeing Yvette's uptight demeanor, Wilson covered his hand over hers and said gently, "I've already sent people after him. He won't get far."

Just then, Jacob appeared, his usual calm replaced with deep concern. "Yvie, how's Nance?"

"Don't worry. She's stable, but we should get her to the hospital to treat her injuries," Yvette said.

Jacob immediately replied, "I'll take her now." He carefully lifted Nancy into his arms, carrying her gently to the car.