News of Brittany Lynette's discovery sent shock waves through Craneville.
Upon learning that Brittany was in fact a Lynette, Ysabel couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
"You've been living right under their noses for years without being discovered, and now they find you—it must be fate," Ysabel mused.
Brittany shrugged it off. "It's as much a surprise to me as it is to everyone else."
As they chatted, Ysabel shared some of the Lynette family's history with Brittany.
Brittany learned that Leila had harbored feelings for Yuri from a very young age, and it was her own doing that led to their marriage.
After her mother returned to their home country, Yuri was pressured into marrying Leila.
Just as he had told Brittany, he had considered divorce. However, back then, he didn't have the final say in the Lynette family matters.
He'd made a fuss, caused a stir. But in the end, he had conceded.
He took a position in the family business, turning the once-struggling hotel into a thriving enterprise.
This turnaround impressed his father Knox, who then afforded him more opportunities, transforming Yuri from a wealthy playboy into the renowned Mr. Lynette.
Over thirty years, Yuri had become the true patriarch of the Lynette family, and even Knox couldn't force him into anything against his will anymore.
"Bri, the Lynette family isn't exactly a walk in the park. Be careful," Ysabel warned her. Behind the glamour lay a den of wolves.
Brittany knew Ysabel cared about her. "Thanks, Ysabel."
After Ysabel left, Brittany received a call from Yuri.
"Bri, I'm planning a welcome party for you. I want to announce to all of Craneville that you are my daughter."
Brittany wasn't fond of such events, but before she could voice her reluctance, Yuri softened his tone.
"Bri, I know you don't like these sorts of gatherings, but you are my daughter, you are Ms. Lynette, and I want to give you the best," he said. "Can you understand my intentions?"
Brittany, always more swayed by gentleness than force, found it impossible to refuse.
"Alright."
Yuri then whispered, "Rest up for the party, and bring your husband along."
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