Chapter 23: Siding With Wyatt

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Paul was standing there, still in the middle of greeting Wyatt, but the moment he saw Yunice, his expression completely changed. Yunice could hear the pounding of her heart in her chest. Meanwhile, Wyatt had already taken a seat on the sofa across from them. When Jordan walked in and saw Yunice still standing, he called out, “Why are you just standing there? Go sit with Wyatt; Mr. Paul is treating us today.”

Yunice glanced at Jordan, and she felt as if all the blood in her body had turned ice-cold. Just because they had met a few times as children, she had felt a certain familiarity with him, like running into someone from the same hometown. But now that she had been played by both him and Wyatt, she realized she was the biggest fool in the world. She had thought she was scheming against Wyatt, but in reality, she was the one being played.

However, after the initial wave of shock, Yunice quickly regained her composure and walked straight over to sit on the sofa beside Wyatt. Paul’s eyes widened instantly. It was already shocking enough that Yunice wasn’t at the Saunders mansion but instead showed up at a club. Now, she was actually sitting next to Wyatt?

Does she not know that Wyatt is the Porcell family’s mortal enemy? She isn’t standing with me? Paul was furious. He barked out, “Yunice, do you have no shame? Get over here right now!”

“No shame?” Yunice lifted her gaze. “Mr. Paul, we are neither related nor close. Don’t raise your voice at me.”

Paul knew she was reminding him that their engagement had been called off. But that didn’t mean she could sit with his enemy! Did all the kindness he had shown her before mean nothing?

Frowning, Paul said, “Even if I don’t plan to marry you, I still have to keep you in line. Do your brother and the Saunders family even know you’re out this late?”

Yunice clenched her fists. Just hearing the mention of her brother was enough to make her panic. But she knew no matter what she did, Paul would tell Owen about tonight. That meant she would be facing Owen’s fury and imprisonment. After that, she would never be able to leave the Saunders mansion again.

Digging her nails into her palm, Yunice said, “I’m already 21. I have my own freedom.”

Paul sneered and ignored her. Instead, he strode forward, grabbed her wrist, and turned to Wyatt. “Wyatt, she must be crazy to run off with you. I’m taking her out of here first, then we can talk.”

“Crazy! Just using the excuse of mental illness, he thought he could take me away as he pleases? How long is he going to keep throwing this accusation at me!” Her eyes turned red with grievance and frustration. Struggling to free herself, Yunice protested, “I’m not crazy! You’re falsely accusing me.”

She couldn’t be taken away. She hadn’t done anything yet…

Paul retorted, “Not crazy? Then who was it that got sent to a psychiatric hospital?”

Turning back to Wyatt, he added, “Wyatt, her patient ID at the psychiatric hospital is 1030. You can check for yourself. I’m taking her now before her family starts worrying.”

Yunice’s face filled with panic, tears streaming down her cheeks. She couldn’t break free from Paul’s grip, so she could only look around the room, hoping for help. But when she scanned their faces, she realized that everyone here held significant status. Yet, they all remained indifferent and were watching coldly. No one was going to stand up for her.

“I’m not going back! I’m not going back!” Yunice shook her head, struggling desperately against Paul.

To his surprise, he couldn’t drag her away. Paul was shocked by her sudden burst of strength, but at the same time, he still…

Chapter 23: Siding With Wyatt.

Suddenly, Yunice screamed, “Wyatt… Wyatt! I can neutralize the Aconite! I can neutralize the Aconite!”

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Paul had no idea what nonsense Yunice was yelling. The others in the room didn’t understand either; many of them had never even heard of Aconite before. But Wyatt understood. His gaze landed on Yunice’s tear-streaked face; his expression crumpled in despair. She is crying. So annoying. Irritated, Wyatt shifted his gaze to Paul and said, “Let go.”

Paul hadn’t even processed what was said before he felt Jordan’s fingers dig into his wrist. The sharp pain forced him to release Yunice. Immediately, she scrambled toward Wyatt, her entire body trembling uncontrollably from fear and distress. Seeing her shaking so badly, Wyatt frowned. He reached out, pulled her over to his side, and grabbed a couple of tissues.

Yunice was stunned when her chin was suddenly lifted. Her eyes were still wet with tears. Without hesitation, Wyatt started wiping her face with practiced ease.

Paul happened to witness the whole scene. What is Wyatt doing? Since when did Yunice get so close to Wyatt? For a moment, Paul was too stunned to react. But more than that, he found the sight downright unbearable. How dare Yunice be this intimate with another man right in front of me?

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