Chapter 438

Chapter 438

Michelle did not push further, concluding with a simple, “Thank you”

Caught in a tangle of feelings, Jonathan was unsure how to react to her. Shirley, on the other hand,

considered Michelle ast nothing more than an acquaintance due to their post. Polite small talk sufficed.

She had no interest in any further ille chatter.

Looking out into the courtyard, she wondered when Cynthia and Mandy would finish their discussion.

After their previous incident, Shirley’s reference to Mandy had shifted from ‘Aunt Mandy‘ to ‘Madam

Manly‘, a formal and detached title.

Meanwhile, outside in the courtyard, Cynthia and Mandy sat on outdoor chairs, separated by a small

round table. Mandy seemed more format, her words polite and reserved, “What did you want to

discuss?”

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She initially wanted to call Cynthia by her name. However, considering Cynthia’s clear rejection, she

decided to stick topic at hand.

“There’s a minor matter I want to discuss. As it’s just the two of us, I’ll get straight to the point. Why do

you wish to be with my father?” Cynthia stated in her typically blur: fashion, her tone as indifferent as

ever.

“Erm. Mandy was taken aback by the question. In her view, Cynthia was an extremely cold person, one

who would disdain discussing such matters even if she knew them. However, now that she had

suddenly questioned, Mandy found herself at a lass for words.

“Is it difficult for you to answer?” Cynthia asked

“No, It’s just that the relationship between your father and me is rather complex, not merely what you

initially observed,” Mandy replied, devising a plan to deflect the question for the moment.

“Do you mean the complexity lies in the fact that you and my father were once lovers?” Cynthia cut

straight to the chase.

Mandy was taken aback, not expecting Cynthia to know this.

Cynthia in formed her, “I’m aware of it. My father told me.”

“Since you already know, then you should understand why I’m with your father… Though Mandy’s

heart was far from calm, she finished her sentence.

Cynthia gave her a sidelong glance. Her gaze was indifferent, but it made Mandy’s heart pound. She

could not understand why such a young woman possessed such a potent aura. Destring to end the

conversation quickly, she asked, “Is there anything else you want to discuss?”

“You and my father have been apart for over twenty years, and you’ve had chikken with other people.

Du you really think I would believe you’re with my father because of past feelings?” Cynthia stated,

clearly not buying Mandy’s story.

“Don’t you believe me?” Mandy questioned.

“Mandy, hope you answer me honestly, Cynthia requested, looking at her.

“Whether you believe ine or not, I am with your father because 1 care for him. It was not until we met

again that I realized I had never truly let go of my feelings for him. Mandy maintained her composure

Upon hearing this, Cynthia recognized that Mandy intended to keep up the art. After all, to deceive

others, one must also deceive oneself. She decided not to give Mandy the chance to spin further tales.

“Whether you’ve never let go or you’re attracted to the position of my father as Chairman of Yates

Group, you should be honest about it.”

“What.. Do you mean? Mandy’s mind was in disarray, but she managed to maintain her composure

“I know what your real goal is. You’re trying to become part of the Yates family by marrying my father.

Once you marry him, Michelle becomes my father’s stepdaughter. Being the daughter of a Yates Group

executive, she will have no difficulty finding a good match, considering the status the Yates family has,”

Cynthila speculated, based on her observations and Mandy’s

reaction.

Hearing these words, Mandy clenched her hands that were resting on her lap. She had never

anticipated that her carefully concealed motives would be discovered by Cynthia, samenne she had

only met twice,