A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 614

Carl's response was chilly, nothing more than a grunt.

But to Rachel, that grunt was monumental. It meant Yvan still held a spot for her in his heart, perhaps even more significant than the old lady herself!

As they rode in the backseat, Rachel leaned forward, "Carl, when we pass by that Häagen-Dazs, can you stop for a second? I want to pick up some ice cream. Yvan loves it."

Carl's reply was just as robotic, utterly ignoring Rachel's air of superiority in the back.

An hour later, Carl dropped Rachel off at the Boyd residence and shot Yvan a message.

[Got Rachel back to the Boyds.]

[Okay.] Yvan turned off his phone, a storm of emotions swirling in his gaze.

Meanwhile, Rachel, having arrived at the Boyds, didn't waste time messaging Chad.

[Yvan took me out today. When do we put our plan into action?]

[Patience, Ms. Archer. I'll make sure Matilda is out of the picture, just play along with the show…]

It was a classic case of the cat chasing the mouse, with an unaware bird watching. But who was the cat, and who was the mouse?

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Late at night, Yvan stood overlooking the city from his high-rise, his face a mask of ice, utterly unapproachable. The glint from his earrings mirrored the complexity of his eyes.

His handsome face was the dream of countless women in Sea City. Wealthy, powerful, and devastatingly attractive - he was the ultimate catch.

But his mind was occupied with the image of Matilda's proud solitude - a figure he vowed to protect for a lifetime.