Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns (Yvette and Wilson)
A Rose 554

Chapter 554

"Ms. Olson, it's getting late. You should get some rest. I shouldn't disturb you any longer," Lionel said gently while looking at Victoria.

"Okay. You should rest early too, Lionel."

After closing the door, Victoria's smile vanished, replaced by an expression of cold indifference. She grabbed the kitten in her arms and roughly tossed it to the ground, clearly disgusted by the poor creature. "Meow..." The kitten let out pitiful cries, writhing in pain from the harsh landing.

"Shut up!" Victoria snapped.

The usual sweet innocence in her eyes was replaced by unadulterated cruelty and hatred.

"Where did he even get this filthy thing from? And how is it a good idea to give it to me?" Victoria sneered, glaring at the trembling little orange tabby.

The terrified kitten huddled into a corner, too frightened to make another sound as it stared at her with wide, fearful eyes.

Victoria let out a cold laugh. She then grabbed the kitten by the scruff of its neck and tightened her grip around its throat. All the anger she'd harbored surged to the surface, and she

mercilessly took it out on the helpless creature.

Everything had been going perfectly. She had orchestrated her plan with precision, slowly igniting Alice's hatred for Yvette, step by step.

Victoria had even hired those thugs to humiliate Alice and ensured they told her it was a beautiful woman who had ordered the hit. Alice became convinced Yvette was responsible, fueling her growing hatred toward her.

Next, Victoria used a voice changer to impersonate Lionel, calling Alice to trick her into poisoning Yvette. If it worked, Yvette would be dead. If it failed, Alice would never suspect Victoria had anything to do with it. Lionel would be the one to take the blame. But Yvette hadn't played by her rules. Despite all the evidence Victoria had carefully laid out to implicate Lionel, she didn't expect Yvette to be a hacker.

Worse still, Yvette had traced the call, proving it came from outside Croedal. Victoria's plan to frame Lionel as her scapegoat failed. If Yvette continued the investigation, she might uncover Victoria's role. Hence, Victoria was determined to silence Yvette. Victoria's once innocent, doe-like eyes now gleamed with malice. She tossed the kitten aside like trash, pulling out her phone and dialing a number she knew by heart.

The call connected quickly, and Victoria's expression shifted as she respectfully reported to

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the person on the other end.

"Master, Yvette has left Croedal. If we strike before she returns, the chances of success will be much higher."

After a long pause, a man replied coldly, "Okay. Do as you suggested. Make your move when she returns."

A sly smile crept onto Victoria's face as she casually brushed a few strands of hair away from her face. Her loose sleeve slipped down, revealing a pale arm marked with a small star-shaped symbol. "Yvie is here!"

The car came to a stop at the entrance of the base camp. The atmosphere was strict and solemn.

"Yvie!" Adam had been waiting at the gate so that he could be the first person Yvette saw when she stepped out of the car.

"Adam," she greeted him sweetly.

Adam's heart warmed instantly. His sister was so adorable and lovable. He walked over and pulled her into a tight, protective hug. "Yvie, it's only been a few days, but I missed you like crazy!"

Yvette felt a flicker of joy and smiled. "Well, here I am."

"Yeah! I finally get to see you." Adam released Yvette, his excitement barely contained. "But it's late. You

should get some rest first."

Noticing the exhaustion in her eyes, his concern grew. The fatigue etched on her face made him feel a wave of protectiveness.

"I'm fine, Adam." Yvette shook her head, declining his offer. "Take me to the security center." This concerned Croedal's national security, and was thus of utmost importance, requiring immediate attention. Adam's chest swelled with pride. Yvette always had a strong sense of duty. "Okay. I'll take you there right now."