Eden gave the driver an address, and the car headed directly to a high-end restaurant.


    He treated Ynda to a fine French dinner. The romantic candlelight and the beautiful river view seemed to soften her mood a bit.


    Eden had also thoughtfully prepared a gift for her: a limited-edition Hermès bag.


    Ynda had just seen this very bag in a fashion magazinest week and knew it wasn''t avable in the country yet. She was surprised by his attentiveness.


    Her attitude thawed, and after dinner, she even agreed to see a movie with him. She was dressed in a new Chanel suit, carrying the limited-edition Hermès bag, and turning heads wherever she went.


    This was how it felt back when she was Mr. Thompson''s girlfriend—being the center of attention, the object of everyone''s envy. But after Bet broke up with her for that bitch Yvonne, so many people had been waiting to see her fail.


    Now, that feeling was finally back.


    The theater had a private screening room for couples. In the dim light, Eden naturally took Ynda''s hand, and she didn''t pull away.


    They were watching a romance, which inevitably included kissing and love scenes.


    As the main characters on the screen kissed passionately, Eden suddenly pushed Ynda back against her seat and kissed her forcefully.


    Ynda struggled, but his strength was overwhelming. She couldn''t fight him off and didn''t dare scream and cause a scene, so all she could manage were muffled whimpers.


    When Eden had kissed his fill, he finally let her go.


    Ynda''s face was flushed with anger. She gave him the silent treatment all the way until he dropped her off at home.


    When Ynda got back, Mrs. Walker asked how her date with Eden went.


    Filled with indignation, Ynda''s face turned red as she told her mother how Eden had forced a kiss on her.


    Mrs. Walker, however, was


    smiled and said, "You''re a couple now, a little physical affectionis a


    perfectly normal. Kissing yo@just


    proves that he likes you."


    Ynda felt a wave of detion. Not wanting to say another word, she rushed upstairs and mmed her bedroom door shut.


    Mr. Walker came out of his study upon hearing the noise and asked what was wrong.


    "Is Ynda back? Was the Riverbend property secured?"


    "Yes, it''s been secured. Eden is very reliable," Mrs. Walker replied.


    Mr. Walker nodded in satisfaction. Noticing his wife''s hesitant expression, he asked,


    "Is there a problem?"


    Mrs. Walker briefly exined what had happened.


    Mr. Walker frowned. "I''ll warn Eden to be more restrained and respect Ynda''s wishes. You should also talk to Ynda and tell her hot to be so willful


    “I will,” Mrs. Walker said with a nod.


    ...


    Meanwhile.


    Bet and Yvonne were sitting in a restaurant, having dinner with Noah.


    Noah had been inspecting a branch office nearby that day and had invited Bet and Yvonne to have dinner with him.


    "Several of this restaurant''s signature dishes are excellent. It''s a shame Ms. Jones can''t eat seafood; she''s missing out," Noah said with a smile.


    "I''m allergic to seafood, so please, you two enjoy. These stewed ribs are delicious, though I''m getting full, alreadyvonne said, her eyes curving into a smile as she held her fork.


    "You little glutton," Bet said, looking at Yvonne with adoration.


    Sitting across from them, Noah watched them with a hint of envy in his gentle gaze.