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It was as if Yvonne expected this answer from him. She wasn’t surprised at all, instead saying, “So what if they’re the Quinceys? You’re the heir of the Blooms. You’re not that much worse.”
Sam was happy to hear her say that, but it was just an emotion. He had to face the reality of it. “My father would never agree.”
Sam knew that the chances of victory against the Quinceys were slim. He knew his father’s personality.
“Sam, my parents never liked me. I know they’ll never have my back. But…I want you to protect me.” Yvonne looked at him with hope and a tinge of disappointment.
“But I…” Sam felt helpless. He had no deciding power in the Blooms.
Seeing this, Yvonne said, “You’re their eldest son. You should be inheriting the company soon. Your parents are going to grow old. You can’t keep relying on them. Look at Eustace and Max. They started controlling their families’ companies at a young age. Your abilities aren’t that far off from theirs. Why can’t you do it? If you’re worried about your skills, I can help you. You know of my power in the Dickmans before this. With me, you can rise in the Blooms. When that time comes, even Eustace will have to bow down to you.”
In Danika’s eyes, Yvonne’s motive for tonight was sabotage. But what Yvonne wanted was for Sam to decide to inherit the Blooms. If those old farts kept controlling them, she would be powerless.
If she wanted to fight against Danika, she had to first control the Blooms.
“Can I really do it?” Sam was uncertain.
“You can. With me.” Yvonne nodded. She knew he was moved and said, “You can’t keep watching me get bullied. You promised to protect me when we got married.”
Danika didn’t know what Yvonne had said to Sam, but she felt that her actions that day were odd.
What was the point of framing her? Who else would believe her besides Sam? Did she slap herself just for pity’s sake?
Danika couldn’t figure it out, so she buried herself in her thoughts. Eustace, who was driving, looked concerned. “What are you thinking about? The Blooms?”
“Not really. I just thought that Yvonne was being weird.” She retracted her gaze from the window and looked at Eustace.
Eustace understood what she was trying to say and nodded. “It does seem weird. But maybe she just wanted to hurt you. She just didn’t think that you’d respond like that.”
Anyone would be rushing to explain things. Only Danika would refuse to explain and slap her instead. “That’s a possibility.” Danika nodded and then smiled at Eustace, asking, “Aren’t you going to doubt me? What if I did slap her?”
“I believe you,” Eustace said. Hurriedly, he added, “But even if you did hit her, it wouldn’t be your fault.”
Danika couldn’t help laughing. Such trust didn’t move her; instead, it amused her. “Don’t you think that’s just blind trust?” she asked. “Does that mean that whomever you’re protecting can do no wrong?”
Truth be told, she didn’t like this act of blindly loving someone.
“Not really. I just believe in your character. You wouldn’t hurt Yvonne without reason,” Eustace replied. He wasn’t blindly loving her; he could discern things himself.
After a moment’s silence, she asked, “Don’t you think that I went overboard with what I did afterward? i gave that slap everything I had.”
“Nope. I just thought you had a strong personality.” When it happened, Eustace had not pitied Yvonne. On the contrary, he admired Danika.
“You’re really…” Danika mulled over her words, all of a sudden unable to describe Eustace.
He looked at her, saying with a straight face, “Maybe I feel that way because it’s you.”
Danika gazed at him before turning away, saying nothing else.
The car drove on. Danika thought Eustace was driving her to her apartment, but then he stopped in front of a restaurant. “You’re not full yet, are you? You barely touched your food.”
“I’m alright. I didn’t really have an appetite when I saw her.” Besides, she worried that Yvonne had added a few extra ingredients to their food. Who knew what crazy stunts she’d pull? Danika felt she had to tread carefully.
Eustace smiled lightly and opened her door for her. “Let’s go eat something. I’m hungry.”
“Alright.” Danika didn’t decline. It was rare for her to rest, and she didn’t want to starve herself.
They ate considerably happily. Putting aside the fact that he was her ex-husband, Danika thought that Eustace was actually a pretty decent person.
“Grandpa has been missing you lately. Are you free in the afternoon? Perhaps you could come with me to the Old Mansion to see him.” Eustace said suddenly during the meal.
His grandfather was truly constantly talking about Danika. But Eustace wanted to spend time alone with.
Danika, too.
“Sure.” Danika nodded. Since she was done with her little stay, it was expected of her to visit him.
At the mention of Eustace’s grandfather, Danika suddenly looked at Eustace curiously. “Don’t you think it’s weird that he firmly believes that we’re suitable for each other?”
Eustace wasn’t expecting that question from Danika. He thought it was weird, too, but because it was his grandfather, he didn’t prod into the matter. He believed his grandfather wouldn’t hurt him.
Now that Danika was asking the question, he grew serious. “What if he’s right? We are quite suited for each other.”
Danika was speechless. “Can you take this seriously?” Danika rolled her eyes at him, speaking crossly.
“Fine.” Eustace nodded, no longer t**sing her. “Which part of it do you think is weird?”
“I can’t quite describe it. I just think that it’s weird that he keeps insisting on it. There are so many eligible. women in Parrington, but he insists that we’re suited for each other. It just seems so far- fetched.” She felt that his words were not grounded in reality.
Eustace didn’t retort. He had his doubts before. “So, you think my grandfather is lying?”
“That’s not what I meant,” Danika hurriedly explained. “I’m just curious to know why.”
“It’s okay. I couldn’t figure it out either.” Eustace smiled and said, “But after I met you, I thought maybe his words had some truth.”
Danika was silent for a moment, considering things. Then, she sighed exasperatedly. “Maybe. After all, no one knows what he’s really thinking.”
They no longer talked about it. There were no conclusions drawn. Unless they flat out asked the old man about it, he wouldn’t let them know that easily.
After their meal, Danika and Eustace went to the Old Mansion and accompanied the old man throughout dinner. Danika went back to her apartment after that.
The next day, Zack’s business officially launched. It was to be held at a hotel. Danika had dressed herself and prepared to head over to help out.
When she got down, she was surprised to see Eustace’s car parked by the road. It looked like he had been waiting for a while.
“Why are you here?” Danika asked, walking over.
“Waiting for you.” Eustace opened the door for her. “Zack’s having his business launch, isn’t he? He invited me over, too.”
“Zack invited you?” Danika couldn’t quite believe it. Since when were they so close?
Eustace nodded, smiling. He didn’t say much. “There’s no beef bet**en us, and we’re all going to be businessmen in the future. Wouldn’t that make it normal to invite me?”