Quinton was the guy Xyliana really looked up to, and in her book, he was just as important as Zachary and Roxanne.
Sophia’s lips curled into a faint smile when she heard Xyliana’s words. She knew Xyliana wouldn’t let go of Quinton. “That’s the spirit, Xyliana,” Sophia encouraged.
Feeling she’d won Xyliana over, Sophia suggested, “You should try hanging out with him, just the two of you. You’ve liked him for ages, right?”
At the idea of meeting Quinton alone, Xyliana’s heart raced, and she quickly said, “No way, we’ve never been alone. It’d be super awkward, and I’d be a mess!”
“Xyliana, planning a private meet–up would be weird. I’m not saying you should ask him out cold turkey, you’ve got it all wrong!” Sophia clarified.
Realizing Sophia’s idea wasn’t what she’d thought, Xyliana relaxed and asked, “So, what are you saying?”
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“What I’m saying is, you could find out when he’s around and bump into him by chance. Then, you can find a moment to be alone. It won’t be weird that way.” Sophia shared her strategy.
“Bump into him by chance? That sounds good, but what do I say?” Xyliana’s brow furrowed. She got nervous around Quinton and worried she’d draw a blank when they were alone.
Sophia sighed, rubbing her forehead. Xyliana was a dating newbie. Luckily, Sophia had plenty of tips. “What does he like?”
I know a bit about him.”
“Well, that’s easy. Talk about stuff he’s into, make him feel good, show you have things in common. It’ll strengthen your bond and score you some points!
“Also, when you two get some alone time, the goal is to leave him feeling chill and comfy. That way, he won’t mind being alone with you. Over time, you’ll have more one–on–one moments, and he won’t think it’s forced.
“You’ll connect, and before you know it, you’ll be a couple,” Sophia said, her confidence showing she had this all figured out.
“Oh, I get it. I never knew you were so good at this. How did I miss that?” Xyliana marveled at Sophia’s advice, sure she was a love guru.
“We didn’t need to worry about this stuff before Rosalie showed up, but now things are different. For your happiness, we’re making the first move.
“From now on, I’m not just your cousin; I’m your wingwoman, and I’m here to help you win Quinton’s heart and make Rosalie green with envy,” Sophia declared, full of confidence.
While inwardly, Sophia sneered to herself, ‘Rosalie, just wait and see. For being too cheap to even buy me a bag, I’ll make sure you regret messing with the wrong person. You’ll be sorry!‘
-Xyliana looked at Sophia’s thoughtful expression and burst out laughing. “You’re really funny. As long as I can be with Quinton, envy doesn’t matter. I’ll
be satisfied.” A relaxed smile finally appeared on Xyliana’s face, and the dark clouds in her heart had cleared up significantly.
“Oh, the bag, you really like, I’ll give it to you later. It’s been hard for Rosalie to have something presentable, so don’t argue with her.
“After all, we’re all family, seeing each other all the time, so let’s just get along nicely. There’s no need to be so hostile towards her,” Xyliana gently encouraged Sophia.
Xyliana knew Sophia was upset because Rosalie hadn’t given her the bag she wanted. She really hoped the three sisters could get along peacefully.
“Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you,” Sophia said, agreeing as long as Xyliana could stay at the Yoder family. If Xyliana stayed, Sophia could get more benefits
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On the other hand, after breakfast, Rosalie went upstairs to get her bag. When she entered her room, she noticed there was hardly any place to stop. Rosalie decided she had to return all these things right away; she truly didn’t need so many items.
She picked up her phone and dialed Zell’s number. “Zell, do you even check who you’re selling to before making a deal?”
Zell was utterly confused after Rosalie suddenly scolded him. He asked, baffled, “What’s going on? Why are you so upset?” He had no idea what was happening or why Rosalie was yelling at him.
Rosalie didn’t bother to explain and got straight to the point. “Get your poople to take away these luxury items. I don’t want to see them cluttering my room when I get back.”
“What do you mean? I’m not getting it. What luxury items?” Zell was completely puzzled during the call; he had no clue what Rosalie was talking about.
“The luxury items you’re selling, the ones I designed. They’re all with me. Understand?” Rosalie’s voice was flat and cold.
She complained inwardly, ‘What is he thinking? Didn’t he check the buyer’s identity before shipping? He couldn’t even handle such a simple task, yet he wants me to treat him to dinner. Unbelievable.‘
“What?! Those limited edition luxury items are all at your place! What’s going on?! Could it be that your new house is actually owned by that mysterious rich person?!” Zell was so shocked by this news that his jaw nearly hit the floor.
Never in his wildest dreams could he have imagined that Rosalie’s real family turned out to be the legendary, extremely wealthy, mysterious billionaires
of Janivelle!
The news was unbelievable, leaving him stunned for what felt like ages. He was so shocked that he didn’t even notice Rosalie talking to him.
“Hey! Did you hear me?” Rosalie raised her voice.
“Oh, I heard you, go ahead.” Zell was still in a daze.
“What else is there to say? That’s the only thing I need you to deal with right now. Get it sorted out.”
“Alright, I’ll take care of it. If I’d known it was your place, I’d have charged a bit more. Now look, I can’t even get a penny,” Zell said with a greedy sigh in
his voice.
“You’re quite the money–grubber, even trying to get cash from my family. Don’t count on it this time. There are countless ways to earn money, and I’ll explore another option in the future.
“Just handle what I asked you to, that’s all. I’m going to hang up now,” Rosalie said as she prepared to end the call.
“Hold on, I have something else to tell you,” Zell said quickly. “Someone sent a message inviting you to treat a mysterious businessman. What do you plan to do about it?”
“Send me their information,” Rosalie instructed and then hung up.
Zell texted her: [Already sent it.]
Rosalie sat down and carefully reviewed the details. No wonder they contacted her; it turned out to be a rare illness. Fortunately, she had developed a treatment for such rare conditions recently, so it appeared she would need to make a trip for this one.
Rosalie texted Zell: [Inform them that I can go, and send me their address.]
Zell replied quickly and sent the address to Rosalie’s phone.
Rosalie grabbed her bag and headed downstairs.
In the living room, Zachary saw Rosalie coming downstairs and said, “Heading to that studio, right? Let the driver take you there.”
“Okay, I’m off then,” Rosalie said goodbye to Zachary and left Skyline Castle by car.
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Soon, under Rosalie’s directions, the driver arrived at the studio’s location. After watching the driver leave, she quickly hailed a cab. “Take me here,” Rosalie instructed, showing the taxi driver the location on her phone.
The driver glanced at the location, started the engine, and drove towards the destination.
Meanwhile, after wrapping up the morning meeting, Xyliana and Sophia headed back to their office together. Thanks to their tight bond, Xyliana had scored Sophia a spot at her small company, making their connection even stronger.
Their workspaces were right next door to each other, and Sophia was a frequent visitor to Xyliana’s office for coffee chats. As they walked in, Sophia was just about to pour a cup when Xyliana’s phone buzzed.
Xyliana glanced at it and saw a message from her assistant.
Sophia leaned in, curious, and asked, “So, did your assistant get Quinton’s schedule figured out?”
Reading the message, Xyliana’s face showed a hint of worry. “Yeah, he did. Quinton’s grandfather is sick, so he’s been spending time at the Bronson residence, taking care of him.”
“Hey, this is a great chance for you to drop by and see Quinton!” Sophia had a sudden idea and quickly suggested it to Xyliana.
Xyliana felt her heart race at the thought of Quinton. “Alright then, today’s just filled with minor tasks, nothing major going on at the office.”
“Then let’s go now,” Sophia said, eager to get out of the office and join the visit.
“Now?” Xyliana was a bit surprised at the suddenness of it all.
Sophia was sure about it. “Yeah, the sooner we go, the more time we have, and you can connect with Quinton’s grandfather.”
Xyliana thought it made sense. “Okay, let’s grab some gifts first.”
“Sounds like a plan,” Sophia agreed, excitedly following Xyliana downstairs. As long as it meant avoiding work, Sophia was all in.
Soon, Xyliana drove Sophia to the mall, where they picked up a bunch of gifts. Then they made their way straight to the Bronson residence.
Getting out of the car, Sophia gazed at the impressive entrance and the classic, solemn building before her, exclaiming, “What a grand and elegant estate! It must be at least a hundred years old.”
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