If Xavier’s eyesight had been fine, Zayden wouldn’t have dared to flirt with Yvette.
Honestly, Zayden had been smitten by her beauty from the moment he saw her at her wedding to Xavier. She was an absolute beauty.
Somehow, the marriage had only added a new allure to her.
“Zayden, please have some respect,” Yvette reminded coldly.
Zayden mistook her attitude for shyness and continued, “Xavier is a worthless cripple now. He doesn’t deserve you. Be my woman in secret, and I will treat you well.”
Yvette couldn’t believe there was such an outrageous person in the Lane family who would say such things to his cousin’s wife during an engagement party. She didn’t bother responding and walked away. However, Zayden was persistent. He followed her and even started to get physical by grabbing her.
With others around, Yvette hadn’t wanted to create a scene at first. But when he touched her, she shook him off and shouted, “Get lost!”
Zayden was instantly enraged. “What are you acting like a goody-two-shoes for? You should be grateful I fancy you. Otherwise, you’d be stuck with that useless man for the rest of your life!” The commotion attracted the attention of nearby onlookers.
Some were maids, while others were distant relatives. All of them were watching the drama unfold without intervening. After all, they all knew who was in charge of the Lane family now.
Zayden was the only one in his generation with a son, making him Clifford’s favorite. Crossing him would lead to serious repercussions.
As a woman, Yvette was no match for Zayden. She was overpowered in no time.
This was her worst fear-being attacked in public while everyone watched without helping her. Jeremiah had also been called away on some business at that moment.
Since she had returned to Lane Mansion, it also wasn’t convenient to bring Ray with her.
Zayden had drunk a bit and, seeing that no one dared to help Yvette, became even more aggressive. He even tried to tear off her clothes.
Just as her clothes were about to be ripped off, a few figures pushed through the crowd and rushed over. One of them kicked Zayden to the ground.
As Zayden fell heavily, he clutched his chest in pain. “W-Who the fuck did that?”
A voice that struck fear into him answered, “Throw him into the river to sober him up.”
Xavier stood in front of a group of bodyguards. Although he hadn’t attended the event himself, he had arranged for someone to secretly protect Yvette all the time. So, be had rushed over as soon as there was trouble.
The bodyguards grabbed Zayden and dragged him out without hesitation.
Zayden’s drunkenness quickly faded in his fear. “Put me down! What are you doing? Xavier, you dare…”
His voice soon disappeared into the crowd. Those who had been watching the spectacle quickly turned away.
Still in shock, Yvette was trembling as she sat on the ground.
Not knowing exactly where she was, Xavier called out gently, “Yvvy.”
Yvette slowly came back to her senses upon hearing his voice. She looked up at him. “I’m here.”
Xavier followed her voice and squatted down in front of her. Yvette immediately reached out and grabbed the hem of his clothes.
Feeling this, Xavier picked her up in a bridal carry and left under the curious and frightened gazes of onlookers.
Yvette’s hands were still trembling
as she leaned against him. Her mind was filled with Zayden’s disgusting face and the mocking looks of those around them. She couldn’t help but clutch Xavier’s clothes tightly.
As they were leaving the venue, Jeremiah, who had just learned about the disgraceful incident inside, hurried over and ran into Xavier and Yvette at the door.