"We're friends." Yvonne didn't think much about the matter. In fact, she was rather perplexed that Xavier had asked that.

His brow arched. "Oh, really? Then what are we?"

"Business partners." She frowned in displeasure. "Do you always check on the other party's personal relationships before talking business?"

"Nope. It's just pure curiosity." He feigned disappointment. "I didn't expect us to be less than friends. I thought we were childhood friends at the very least, considering our past."

Yvonne was rendered speechless, thinking, "What past? Those days when we kept going against each other?"

Not feeling the need to bring up their past, she got straight to the point. "On what terms will you be willing to sell Jones Jewels?"

"I don't want anyone to know my weakness. Even though I was pressured to invest in Jones Jewels, it managed to boost my reputation in the end. If I sell it to you, the only benefit I'll get is money. Nothing more. You're a smart person, Ms. Miller. I reckon y