Chapter 722

Chapter 722:

“Clarissa, what a delightful surprise! Please, have a seat. It’s been ages since we last met; I’ve missed you so much. How have you been?” Yolanda’s voice was brimming with affection. She even brought out her finest tea to make their reunion special.

However, Clarissa wasn’t in the mood for pleasantries; her face bore a grim expression that spoke volumes.

Noticing her sister’s somber mood, Yolanda sighed softly and gently patted her hand. “You’re here about Patty, aren’t you? I never imagined Babette would go so far. She’s truly overstepped this time. But don’t worry. Once my husband becomes king, we’ll make sure they face the consequences. Patty won’t have to endure any more injustice.”

These promises were ones Clarissa had heard countless times before. Every time her family turned to Yolanda for assistance, she deferred matters until her husband would become king.

Over the years, they had toiled tirelessly to support her brother-in-law’s ambitions.

But what had they gained in return?

Patty had endured days of mistreatment at the palace. The land they had longed for had been heartlessly given away by Yolanda herself!

Though Clarissa’s hands trembled with suppressed anger, her expression remained calm. Locking eyes with Yolanda, she said evenly, “Yolanda, I know that during this crucial time, we can’t let anything jeopardize Savannah’s reputation. Patty has been mistreated, but there’s another issue bothering me. We never actually signed a contract about the land, did we?”

Caught off guard by the sudden shift in topic, Yolanda hesitated before replying with a hint of irritation, “What are you trying to say, Clarissa? Are you implying that I would break my promise once my husband is in power?”

“Certainly not. We’re sisters, and I trust you completely. But as the saying goes, clear agreements make good friends. Don’t you think it’s wise to have a contract?” Clarissa fixed her gaze on Yolanda.

Deep down, she clung to a small glimmer of hope. After all, they were family; surely Yolanda wouldn’t betray her.

Yolanda responded, “Clarissa, it’s not that I’m unwilling to sign. But creating such a contract is impossible right now. We’re at a critical juncture. If the agreement leaks and falls into the wrong hands, our entire plan could collapse, and my husband’s career would be ruined!”

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The last bit of hope in Clarissa’s heart vanished completely.

Abruptly standing, Clarissa fixed a cold stare on Yolanda. “So you don’t trust me? If the contract is with me, no one else will ever see it!”

Yolanda reached out and grasped her hand, her voice soft. “Please, Clarissa, calm down. You’re my only sister; of course, I trust you! I’m just thinking about the bigger picture. You can’t imagine how complicated my situation is.”

Clarissa replied, “How could I not know? My family has sacrificed so much for yours over the years! Yet now, you won’t even give me a straight answer. If you’re worried about the contract being leaked, we can record it as proof instead!”

“There’s no way we can record anything. Don’t you realize how many hackers are out there these days? They’re keeping both our families under close surveillance. We simply can’t risk any mistakes right now!” Yolanda rejected the idea firmly but softened her voice to comfort Clarissa. “But trust me, if my husband rises to power and doesn’t grant you the land, he’ll jeopardize his own position as well.”

With an unreadable expression, Clarissa gazed at Yolanda.

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