Chapter 111
Upon hearing that, Lucy quickly got sip to answer the door. “Conning, bon”
The person who walked in was her older brother, Zack Coffey
I stood up too, following Lucy’s cue. “They, Zack
Zack looked over at me
Zack and Lury resembled each other a bat, but his features were sharper and he was much more composed and steady.
“Yonne, I remember you love strawberries. With that, he placed a plate of strawberries in front of me.
Lory hopped over. Snow White? When did you get thein?”
Snow White was a type of strawberry. While most strawberries were reit Sow White strawberries were white and came in different grades; the top grade ones were expensive, especially out of season.
In the world of the wealthy, these weren’t considered very rare, but for those who loved them, having a favorite snack when feeling down was more
important than anything
This altemoon,” Zack replied.
“Then we got back at just the right time” Lacy popped one inso her mouth and made sure to give one to me too.
I wanted to thank Zack, but with my mouth full of strawberries, I couldn’t say anything right then.
Zack didn’t rush is and waited until we were almost done eating before he brought up the main topic. “Theard there’s a company event at the Parker Group tomtrrow!
I paused, surprised he mentioned the Parker Group.
Tury took a bite of her strawberry tip, looking puzzled. Zack, when did you become interested in the Parker Group!”
Their family wasn’t exactly in competition with the Parker Group, but they didn’t have much business together either.
At home, Zack never even mentioned the Parker Group.
Inurad, Lory
y had said lots of bad things about Hayden
I nodded. “Yes“.
Sering that I wasn’t going to say anything more, Zack added, “Since Lucy is also free fliese days, why don’t you take her with you tomorrow to have
As soon as he finished speaking, Lucy replied, “Brother, why should I go? It’s a company gathering”
1 didn’t know Zack’s purpose, so I stayed quiet and just listened to the siblings talk.
“You er grown up now. It’s time to see the world,” Zack said, affectionately ruffling her hair. “It’d be great if you went along to help Yvonne, so that no one will bully her”
Initially, Lucy didn’t want to go, but when she heard she could protect me, she quickly agreed.
“Okay. Yvonne, I’m going with you,” said Lucy
The siblings quickly settled the matter with just a few words, so I couldn’t had a way to say no.
“The Parker gathering might not be that fun. Lucy, if you want to do something the, I’ll take you,” I said.
“I just want to help yo
you… She cidilled up to my shoulder like a child and muzzled affectionately.
We practically grew up together, not even real sisters were as close as we were
Zack was used to seeing us like this and shook his head with a resigned smile, saying, “Stop being so cute. The strawberries are all gone; go ges
“There’s more?” Lacy sat up straight, her eyes glowing. “Yonne, wall for ne
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After Lucy left, Hurned to Zack. “Dod you send her away on puitpose? What do you want ficiell me?“.
Hearing this, fack’s grote eyes showed a fans of admiration. “You’ve been smart since you were young, i
“She’s genuinely kind” I corrected.
like Lucy, who’s carefree
“Yes, she’s kind, but she’s not cautinis at all. I’m always worried sarll be taken advantage of without even realizing it” Zack sighed.
Don’t be fooled by her carefree and feadless animade wherever she went. It was exactly that which made her an easy target for resentiment.
- frowned. “And you still let her join the Parker firompt it’s a real melting pot there, with all kinds of people”
Zack was quiet for a moment before he said, “Days ago, Lucy suddenly said she wanted in start a business with you.
“Her intentions are good, for she wants in support you, but my parents are getting old and can’t deal with ton many surprises, especially with the Parker Tannly_we cant attoni to offeral them”
His words weren’t straightforward, but they were to the point
Timmediately understood what he meant
So you want her to work at the Parker Gmup” Lasked
“Yes” Zack nodded honestly. “Even though this might seem unfair to you, but… Yvonne, I hope you can understand me. It’s good for Lucy”
“I ser, ” 1 replied with a smile, the corners of my moth gradually curling up. “I appreciate Jacy’s intentions and will talk to lorr about it?”
I never planned to have Lucy join me in this endeavor; it
I didn’t
have any family
by left to care about, so I was fearless,
But Lany was dafferem. She had a whole family.
Seeing that I wasn’t objecting, Zack finally breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s winslettul“–
murmured, continuing, “You know about my relationship with Hayden, right? If Laicy gors to the Parker Gmap. I’m worried.”
“It’s okay. We know about that. As long as she doesn’t.” Zack stoppeil mid–sentence, realizing it night not he appropriate. He quickly shut his
mouth and looked at me with a lunt of caustion.
I smiled softly. “Don’t worry, I won’t drag Lucy in this. I’ll be leaving song”
“That’s not what I meant. It’s really late, and you can just rest here. You’re such good friends with Laicy, and our family should help you in this
Before Zack could finish, I gently shank my brad. “I see. No our is obliged to help me. You have your own challenges. I’ll tell Laicy there’s something going on at home when she returns”
Zack examined me for a while before sighing. “Thank you for understanding”
After a short while, Lucy returned. Thappily ate the last plate of strawberries with her before leaving the Coffey residence.
As I left, I didn’t feel any resentment, but just thought that the night hurrae was truly bone–chilling
I tightened the collar of n
my coat and walked faster.
After wandering around, I ended up back at Rosy House,
It wasn’t because I couldn’t let go of this place, but because Rita called me, saying the Jackson family had come.
What one feared would come to jas.
I rushed back, and even before I stepped inside, I heard my father angrily shouting in the living room, “When on earth is she coming back! What are you servants even doing? Did any of you inform her?”
The servant was quaking with fear, stammering. “T–I’ve already notified Mrs. Parker, yo–you
I walked in and looked at the servant. “You can go now.”
The servants eyes were red. “Yes, Mrs. Parker.
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“You amuually came back, Yosef yelled angrily.
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Muni as I nimmed, a
La slap landed right on my face,
“Smack” The sound of the slap echoed through the booth.
Alurning sensation spread rapidly.
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