Chapter 288

Clark had a good head on his shoulders. He did not keep anything from Janine but did not divulge too much either, briefing her on Yale and Matthew’s recent activities without missing a beat. Janine considered her son’s state in the Hamertons and decided not to enter Zen Residence first but to probe about Yale. She said with a chuckle, “Since I rarely visit, I have a present for the eldest heir. Please take me to Yale Residence!” … Yale was cursing Zephyr on the couch in his place because his father was dismissed from his job. Yelena picked up the clothes on the floor and peeked at the mirror. She was scared and resentful when she saw the wounds covering her body. Yelena knew she was just a plaything at the beck and call of Yale, but she dared not offend him. She was intimidated by the Hamertons’ influence and also fantasized about marrying into the family one day—even if Yale would not be a good husband, she just needed the status of being Mrs. Hamerton. Therefore, she went over