"Bet Thompson isn''t some ordinary heir. He''s achieved so much at such a young age that even his parents can''t control him. That little bitch Yvonne just got lucky and actually married into the Thompson family. She got pregnant soon after the wedding, and once the child is born, her position as Mrs. Thompson will be secure."


    After embellishing the story, Letitia, still not satisfied, continued, "And that little bitch Yvonne, even after marrying Mr. Thompson, can''t keep still. I''m sure she''s still secretly stringing Mr. Taylor along. Otherwise, why would he still be single all this time? She may be my cousin, but I can''t stand her. She''s just a homewrecker."


    Jessa didn''t say anything, but her exquisitely made-up face contorted slightly with rage.


    That evening, a bonfire party was scheduled on the beach.


    Bet hadn''t participated in any of the Thompson Group''s daytime team-building activities, so he had to at least make an appearance at night.


    Yvonne changed into a cocktail dress and apanied Bet to the event.


    The bonfire party was lively, with nearly everyone on the ind in attendance.


    Both Letitia and Jessa were dressed in luxury gowns with heavy makeup, looking absolutely dazzling.


    Inparison, Yvonne, who was pregnant andpletely makeup-free, wore a simple white cocktail dress, looking very understated. But standing among a group of heavily made-up women, Yvonne''s fresh and ethereal beauty was surprisingly more eye-catching.


    Bet never left her side, like a knight protecting his princess.


    As the heir to the Thompson family, his status, looks, and presence were impossible to ignore. Consequently, wherever the couple stood, they were the center of attention.


    The Taylor brothers, Thomas and Dominic, were also there, though neither was with his date.


    Thomas wore a perpetual scowl, and Jessa no longer dared to approach him. And while Dominic was good-natured and treated Letitia decently, Letitia knew there was no future there and didn''t waste her time on him.


    Noah Thompson also arrived with Nic.


    Nic was once again in a beautiful princess dress, looking every bit the part— pretty and delicate.


    She ran and jumped around until she got tired and demanded that Noah carry her.


    Noah might not be a good husband, but he was truly a good father, patiently holding his child in his


    arms When Nic tired herself out, She fell asleep right on Noahs shoulder.


    Worried she might catch a cold by the sea, Noah handed her over to a staff member to be taken back to her room.


    After seeing his daughter off, Noah came over to greet Bet and Yvonne.


    "Where''s Cynthia?" Yvonne asked instinctively when she didn''t see Cynthia.


    "Cynthia wasn''t feeling well, so she took a boat back to Istra this morning," Noah said.


    "She''s probably just not used to the climate here. Being pregnant, she naturally needs to be more careful


    Yvonne replied, saying no more on the matter.


    As the CEO of the Thompson Group, Noah had to go mingle with the others and didn''t stay with Bet and Yvonne for long.


    After he left, Yvonne turned to Bet beside her. "A tactical retreat? That doesn''t sound like Ms. Scott''s style."


    Bet chuckled softly. "It''s not a retreat, it''s a feint. When Noah gets back to Istra, life won''t be so easy for him."


    Last time, to appease Cynthia, Noah


    had handed over all his assets to her. This time after being publicly


    humiliated she must be furious


    Noah was in for a world of hurt; he


    wouldn''t get off lightly.