Chapter 328: Love Checks

Summer glanced over unintentionally and saw the bruised marks around Yvette’s waist. Having had her share of similar experiences, Summer recognized the marks and teased, “Yvette, got a new boyfriend?”

A rare blush crept onto Yvette’s face. “What boyfriend?”

“Don’t change the subject. Who is it? He’s pretty wild, not even sparing your waist. Could it be that he’s also…?”

Yvette, a bit embarrassed, retorted, “Summer, you’ve turned naughty! Mr. Graham really corrupted you!”

“Come on, spill it. Which model from the entertainment industry this time?”

Though Yvette’s last boyfriend was a jerk, he was undeniably handsome, with his alluring, peach-blossom eyes that seemed to emit waves even through the TV screen. Having spent years in the entertainment industry, Yvette had clear priorities when it came to men: good looks, followed by a great physique, and lastly, obedience.

“Guess?”

Yvette played coy.

“Are you making me guess? Could it be Bobby?”

Summer was so excited she almost sat up in bed. “Did he manage to charm you?”

“Ugh! That man, even if he stripped naked, I wouldn’t bat an eyelid!”

“Then…?”

Yvette said, “Xavier!”

Hearing that name, Summer was also startled and took a moment to respond. “Are you serious with him?”

“What’s serious or not?”

Xavier was Fraser’s good friend. Although they had only interacted a few times, Summer had a decent impression of him.

The word “sation” swirled in Summer’s mouth before she somberly said, “Just don’t play games with…”

“What! Aren’t you my best friend? How can you side with a man, saying I shouldn’t play with him? What about him playing me?”

Chapter 328: Love Checks

Yvette seemed to recall something, her face brightening with a mischievous smile. “Men are just about balancing hormones; he looked good enough to try.”

Summer sensed from her tone that their relationship was perhaps more significant.

Yvette then changed the subject. “Let’s not talk about me. You know how I am with relationships, free and easy. The CEO of the Graham Group’s marriage announcement is out. Thinking that you’ll be married next month feels like a dream.”

Summer chuckled. “I feel the same.”

“Mr. Graham making it global at least proves one thing: he’s serious. How many men these days have girlfriends and yet parade around on social media like they’re single?”

Yvette kept talking, noticing Summer’s lack of response. Turning her head, she saw Summer’s gaze lowered, her eyes dim and thoughtful, as if pondering something deep.

“Summer, what’s wrong? You’re about to be a bride; don’t tell me you doubt Mr. Graham’s sincerity?”

Summer pursed her lips. “It’s not that. I just feel guilty because I know he’s sincere, Yvette. You know I had planned to go abroad.”

“You can’t go if you’re marrying Mr. Graham,” Yvette puzzled. “Why would you still want to leave Havenbrook?”

“No, it’s not that; I’m not going. But I haven’t told my mom yet. She’s already set everything up in Oblistan, and she’s really looking forward to our new life there,” Summer stated firmly.

Yvette felt a headache coming on. “That’s indeed troublesome.”

Summer’s smile was bittersweet. “What’s more important is that I’ve never told Fraser about these things, and initially, I used him in a deal. Every time I look at him and want to tell him, I’m afraid he might ignore me if he knew.”

Yvette watched Summer’s confused expression. After a pause, she said, “Summer, if he truly loves you, he’ll forgive you. I think you should be bold and tell Fraser. Plus, would you have even done this if that nagging old lady hadn’t kept pressuring you? It’s not like you to just take hits without fighting back.”

Summer glanced at her. “Isn’t that what your movie said? The male lead left without hesitation after finding out!”

Yvette coughed awkwardly. “Well, movies are movies, life is life.”

“You don’t know; sometimes life is more melodramatic than movies.”

7:33 AM

Chapter 328: Love Checks

Summer sighed, catching Yvette’s rare serious tone. “Summer, just be brave for him once?”

Finished

At the Graham Mansion, Xavier was led by a servant through the corridors and into the vast back garden. The garden was a riot of colors, with all kinds of precious plants everywhere. In the center was a delicately crafted fountain, its clear waters flowing gently from the stone sculpture.