Rebirth 154
"Heflect on whos always rescued you from the hole you've dug and who's sprung you from the clink, Xavier reminded, his voice stern, with his arms folded across his chest
Helen went quiet, her thoughts wandering back to the mental hospital incident. She recalled Selena mentioning that Matthew had fak Matthew had faked an illness To get Yasmine to visit, leading to her rescue. If a similar situation arose. Yasmine might not be so forgiving.
the night cast its spell, Yasmine returned to the Sanchez residence. She took out the pink diamond from her wardrobe, her gaze tracing its ikle. The gem at the auction had ended up with Irene, and Yasmine couldn't help but suspect that Yonas had intended it for Irene all along,
The more she looked at the diamond, the more restless she became, until she hid it away in her drawer.
The auction had been fruitless for Yoselin's condition. Yasmine had hoped that seeing Yonas and being in that environment would trigger some forgotten memories. But it seemed the kidnapping's impact on Yoselin was too profound.
The kidnappers were now in custody, yet Morgan's persistent interrogations had yielded no useful information. It appeared that Irene's incentives were unresistibly enticing, or perhaps she held leverage over their loved ones
After tidying up. Yasmine collapsed onto her bed, her mind replaying the scene of Yo
Yonas standing with Irene, the epitome of a perfect couple.
Just as Yasmine expected the next day's headlines were a no-brainer, showcasing Irene and Yonas at the auction. Their photos quickly climbed the trending charts, but an article with the hashtag. "Aurelith University Counselor's Treatment of Yoselin, What's It Like to Make Things Worse, thrust Yasmine into the spotlight
The article included a video clip of Yoselin's reaction at the auction, captured by Helen. Suddenly. Yasmine's past was under scrutiny, and ber reputation was at stake. center stage. The revelation that Yoselin
The incident once confined to the Aurelich University forum, resurfaced, with Yoselin's situation taking co suffered from a severe psychological disorder spread like wildfire.
Psychology professionals questioned Yasmine's credentials, but Carter and Winston stood by her, even citing her published paper in the Journal of Paychology. But it wasn't enough to quell the critics, and a wave of ridicule ensued.
"Is it a big deal if it was published in the Journal of Psychology? Remember that all theory and no practice make for a dangerous counselor."
Trouldn't i
t agree more. Some renowned psychologists never publish a thing but still manage to make a difference.
Ar the Flynn residence, Xavier woke up to find Yvette sitting on the edge of his bed. She looked started when he opened his eyes. "What are you doing?" he mumbled, sull half-asleepAll content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
"Just chatting with Mom. You should get ready; breakfast is waiting downstairs," Yvette replied.
"Got it" Xavier said, swinging his legs out of bed.
Downstairs, Helen was laughing hysterically at around:"
article, showing it to Selena on her phone. "Mom, check this out! What goes around, comes
Selena joined in the laughter and said, "Now let's see how the school board keeps her around: With Irene in the picture, the Russell family won't be shielding her anymore. Let's see how she wriggles out of this!"
As they cackled, Xavier descended the stairs, his expression dark as he placed his phone in front of Helen. "Did you leak this video?"
Helen sprang to her feet and yelled, "Xavier How can you blame me the moment something happens? I didn't do it. You told me not to post it yesterday: why would I go against your word?"
staring her down coldly, his face a
Helen wasn't the whistleblower, but she wasn't gonna complain about who was Xavier, on the other hand, was sta mix of suspicion and uncertainty.
"I swear I didn't do it if I knew who did, I'd thank them!" Helen declared
Selena dropped her fork, the clatter cutting through the air "Xavier, how could you suspect your own sister? She said it wasn't her.
With Selena's protective glare, Xavier backed down. Tim off to work
Wweite watched from upstairs as Xavier left, and she released a breath she'd been holding. Her phone's screen in up, displaying the article.
As anxiety gnawed at Yvette, she caught Helen's gaze from downstairs, boring into her. Her heart skipped a beat as she thought. Why is she looking at e like that?"
Then Yvette hurried back to her room, locked her phone, and tried to put the situation out of her mind.
"Helen, what are you looking at?" Selena asked, her curiosity piqued.
Helen smiled as she finished her breakfast. "Nothing, Mom. Let's hit the mall later and bring Yvene along"
"Sounds like a plan," Selena agreed.
Helen's eyes twinkled with mischief. She'd been pondering who had released the article. After all, she was the one who'd secretly filmed the video. and the only person she'd shown it to was Yvette. If it was Yvette, she owed her a debt of gratitude, Inside the Sanchez Group building, Morgan was immersed in paperwork when his assistant timidly handed him a phone. "Mr. Sanchez, you need
to see this"
Morgan glanced at the phone, his face souring as he passed it back. Trace the IP and get the media to bury the trending topic. Push the Yonas and Irene story instead."
"Yes, Mr. Sanchez," the assistant said, scurrying off to carry out his orders.
Morgan set aside the documents and massaged his temples, pondering the motives behind the leaked video.
He opened his phone to a photo of Irene and Yonas. A thought crossed his mind-maybe Yonas was finally proving his worth..
Later, during a meeting at Xavier's office, Morgan stormed in. Taken aback, Xavier paused the meeting and ushered Morgan into his office.
roing on
"What's
1. on. Sanchez?" Xavier inquired, his brow furrowed.
"You have no clue, huh? Look at this!"
Morgan slammed a stack of papers on the desk in front of Xavier.
Bewildered. Xavier flipped through the papers, his eyes turning cold gradually. "I have no idea about this"
"You have no idea? You're with her every day, and you have no idea? Xavier, we were clear at the press conference. You're divorced now, keep your distance. I can't believe you're clueless about this!" Morgan sneered. Xavier's heart sank as he recognized the IP address on the paper-it was his home, down to the phone model.
He recalled Yvette's old behavior that morning and began to suspect her
But Yvette had always been obedient, this.
except for that one time st
she'd been upset after being ignored. Xavier wondered if she could really be behind