Chapter 201
Chapter 201 Quite the swagger , huh ? Yasir was momentarily stunned .
Was there really anyone bold enough to not give Hayden face ? But then , his expression shifted as he remembered something .
He blinked , his shock turning into an incredulous question .
Wait a minute , didnt you say you werent interested in Jethive Group before ? Why the sudden urge to meet her now ? The last time hed mentioned it .
Hayden had been completely indifferent .
So , what had changed in such a short time ? At that .
Hayden paused , turning to Yasir with an air of mystery in his eyes .
Marlon and Jethive Group share a rather deep.
connection Whats that got to do with anything ! Marlons been overseas for years ; maybe theyre just business partners , Yasir shrugged , unimpressed .
In the world of high society , it was only natural for people at the top of the food chain to be well acquainted Hayden , sensing that Yasir had missed the point , elaborated further .
Jethive Group only emerged in the last couple of years .
From the get go , they were well funded .
And remember when Yvonne sold the Jackson Group ? She got 80 million dollars , which she sent abroad .
What a coincidence .
And yet , it didnt sit right .
Marlon had been so obsessed with Yvonne how could he have suddenly disappeared from her life ? Haydens suspicions were starting to feel all too real .
Yasir wasnt stupid .
He picked up on the insinuation in Haydens words .
But he couldnt help but sigh in resignation .
I get it , you miss Yvonne .
But if shes really alive , why hasnt she come back ? Why go off to some foreign land alone ? Hows a woman supposed to survive in a place like that ? Hayden didnt have an answer .
Why hadnt Yvonne returned if she were still alive ? The truth was , he couldnt face it .
She hated him , couldnt bear the sight of him anymore .
That was why she never came back .
But there was something else he knew .
Yasir , you dont know her .
In some ways , shes incredibly strong .
Even if she were alone , shed survive .
You have to believe that .
Haydens voice was slow but firm , brimming with unwavering conviction .
As they were talking , the voice of the announcer suddenly rang out .
Sophia Group , Mr.
Jackson .
When Hayden and Yasir entered earlier , the same announcement had been made , but neither of them had paid much attention .
It was simply a way to announce who had arrived , so guests could prepare to mingle .
Yasir turned towards the entrance , his eyes narrowing as he saw Yosef walking in with Sophia by his side .
Didnt think Yosef was so devoted to his wife .
He even named his new company after her , Yasir snorted , clear disdain in his voice .
Lucy had told him plenty about this family , including how theyd bullied Yvonne , so his loathing was palpable .
Sophia , walking proudly by Yosefs side , wore a beaming smile as if she had just been crowned president .
Wait , is Joanna here too ? Yasir asked suddenly .
At the mention of her name , Haydens eyes narrowed slightly .
Lucys been getting close to her lately , hasnt she ? 1/3 1.13 PM c Chapter 201 Yasirs scalp tingled with nervousness , and he quickly scrambled to explain .
Its just Lucys older brother , alright ? He seems to like Joanna a lot , so theyve been getting along .
Lucy cant exactly avoid it .
Yasir didnt understand how Zack and Joanna had come to know each other , but they were close , and Lucy , who had always been closest to Zack , had no choice but to tolerate it .
Is that so ? Hayden responded flatly , his eyes unreadable .
Yasir didnt dare to continue , looking nervously back at the entrance , So , where is this Jethive Group CEO ? Playing with our nerves , huh ? Outside , I sat in the car , hesitating to get out .
Marlon sat beside me , seemingly understanding my hesitation .
With a reassuring smile , he said , Dont be afraid .
No matter what happens , Im with you I know , I nodded , trusting him completely .
But still ..
Three years of waiting , and the moment is almost here .
Whats holding you back ? Marlon pressed gently .
A subtle frown crossed my face as I realized how anxious Id become .
All the frustration and resentment from the past three years would I finally get the justice I deserved ? It felt surreal , almost too much to grasp .
Marlon , can I really do this ? I asked without thinking , the question directed at both him and myself .
Of course , Marlon answered without hesitation , his tone unwavering .
His confidence was contagious , and it gave me the courage I needed .
I took a deep breath , trying to calm myself .
After three years of waiting , it was finally happening .
Just then , a familiar voice rang out from outside the car .
Ladies and gentlemen , Im Joanna , and Ill be your host today , bringing you live coverage of the Wavepeak Stadium auction .
I couldnt help but look up , recognizing the voice immediately .
At the entrance of the hall , there stood Joanna , dressed in a sharp white suit , speaking into the camera .
Dylan had told me she became a journalist , but seeing it with my own eyes … it was real .
My teeth clenched .
A murderer , now standing in front of the camera with such poise ? The world really had changed .
Marlon , too , had noticed Joanna Without me saying a word , he could tell how deeply angered I was .
The enemys right in front of you , he said , his tone grim .
If you back down now , what was the point of everything three years ago ? All that waiting , all that silence … I just didnt expect her to be this capable , I said coldly , a faint smile curling on my lips .
The unease that had lingered in my heart earlier had vanished without a trace .
I fixed my gaze on Joanna , standing confidently in front of the camera , her words flowing smoothly .
Chapter 201 What she was saying didnt matter to me , but that face ….
it was still so familiar ..
Unbidden , the memory flashed in my mind three years ago , when she pushed me into the sea .
The cruel satisfaction in her eyes when she pushed me into the sea , the way she stepped over my broken body to climb higher … It was all so vivid .
Are you ready ? Marlon asked once more .
1 nodded .
my gaze hardening .
I had to be cautious Joanna wasnt someone to underestimate .
Marlon gave a nod of approval , then opened the car door for me .
Inside the hall , the attendants announced , Jethive Group , Ms.
Jackson , Marlon .
I froze for a moment .
Hadnt Marlon come here as the CEO of Warner Group ! Marlon , noticing my confusion , gave me a gentle smile .
Today , youre the protagonist .