Chapter 17 Playing Hard to Get

Lydia looked furious, her face flushed red. Lucas then intervened to calm the situation. "That's enough. We should let them handle their own matters. Let's eat." Around the table, people looked at Yvette with varying degrees of sympathy and concern. Some subtly hinted at their doubts about her health, others whispered about finding a renowned doctor to help her conceive, assuming her busy schedule and drinking habit had somehow affected her health. "Yvette, maybe all the work and business dinners are taking a toll on you. It's probably not helping with… you know, family planning," Curtis suggested. "Be quiet," Yvette snapped, her voice icy. "What, should we let you handle the family business then?" Watching from the sidelines, I felt a sense of justice. In my previous life, I'd endured their unfair treatment and her indifference. This time, I'd see them all struggle. I had nothing to lose, while they had their names and reputations on the line. Today's test result would be the