It was so quiet in the study that only the sound of their breathing could be heard.

Yvonne smiled faintly. "It's the first time I've heard that I need protection. Since I had joined Emerald Group, I had been taught about protecting others even at the cost of my life."

She added, "Unfortunately, I only remember that and completely forgot about following orders.

"If Mark had known about my rebellious nature early on, do you think he might have killed me before I reached adulthood?"

Yvonne so