99 Her Sacrifice 1 (1/2)

”Now, if you don't mind, Yve, I want to hear your story. Why did you leave my Vince behind when I can see that you truly love him?”

From the very start, Yve knew that Vince's mother will ask her this question but she never thought that it would be asked on their second meeting.

”Maddie, I'm not sure if you will believe me. But it's because of that same love why I decided to leave Vince.”

”Go on....”

Thus, she began telling her story.

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Flashback

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Ever since Mr. Smith died, Amira and Airis showed their true colors to Yve and began maltreating her. Luckily, they can't be too severe in abusing her because majority of the inheritance was placed under her name. Still, Yve can't tolerate these things anymore so she left the mansion and decided to stay with Vince. Vince lives alone in a condominium located near the school. Yve was happy that Vince didn't pry much on her reason for her stay with him and just like that, their love for each other deepen as they spend their days together. Vince would sleep on the couch in the living room while Yve would stay in his room.

But one day, Vince left early and wasn't at school. Furthermore, he didn't come back home. Yve was worried so he called Vince which was answered after 3 failed attempts.

”Yve, I'm very sorry I was so busy.”

”Vince, is everything okay?”

”Hmm.....”

”Really?”

”Yes.”

”Then can you come back now?”

But there was no response. Yve knew that something may have gone wrong with his family or company.

”I understand. But is there anything I can do to help?”

”No, it's fine. I can handle it. In the meantime, don't worry about me. Just continue your studies. If you need anything, just give me a call, okay?”

”Okay, take care always.”

Just when Yve thought that the call, got disconnected, she heard a different voice.

”Young Master, all of our business partners are pulling out. If we can't convince them to retract their decisions, we might need to look for new partners, if not, Gray Group will be forced to file bankruptcy.”

'What?! Bankruptcy? What happened with Gray Group?' Yve thought.

She heard Vince gave a response,

”How many days left?”

”One week at most.”

Yve ended the phone call and immediately called their family lawyer to ask for his help.

'It's my turn now to help you.' Yve thought.

The next morning, Yve skipped school and went to meet their lawyer.

”Ms. Smith, please have a seat.”

”Thank you, uncle. Have you found out what I asked for?”