CHAPTER 276 SUGGESTION TO GO ABROAD

In the lounge, Yvonne was sitting on the sofa, having her lunch absently. After eating for a long time, much of the food was still left in the bowl.

When Henry came, he saw her dazing while biting the fork.

He walked over and asked, "What are you thinking about?”

Yvonne returned to reality and looked up at him. "I'm thinking about fashion design. Are you done with your work?"

"Yeah." Henry sat down. "You mentioned fashion design. Have you thought it through?"

"I've thought about it. I'll be applying to schools in three months," Yvonne said with excitement in her eyes while putting down her cutlery.

Looking at her in this situation, Henry's expression softened a little. "You've decided?"

"I've made my decision!" Yvonne replied without thinking.

Henry poured himself a glass of water. "Since it's decided, which school are you applying for?"

"I'm not sure.” Yvonne's eyes dimmed for an instant and she frowned. "I was thinking about this earlier. I did my research online and there are too many design schools. I don't even know which to choose."

"Go abroad," Henry replied.

Yvonne was slightly startled. "Go abroad?"

"Yes, the world-renowned design schools are all abroad. If you want to be successful in a short period o f time, study abroad is the only way," Henry answered after taking a sip of water.

Yvonne went silent.

She initially thought that it was shocking for her to take the entrance exam to several well-known local design schools.

Unexpectedly, he planned even further for her and directly asked to enter an internationally- renowned college.

She had to admit that she was a little touched but also worried that she would fail the exam.

"Do you really think that I can study abroad?" Yvonne looked at the man with no confidence.

The man tapped her forehead. "It's not whether you can go, but do you want to go? If you want to, just let m e know and I'll arrange it for you. Alright, don't think s o much about it. Let's eat."

After speaking, he picked up another set of cutlery and started eating.

He was probably hungry. He ate much faster than usual, but in a graceful way, which was pleasing to see.

However, Yvonne obviously didn’t pay attention to these things. Her mind was occupied with his suggestion and she lost her appetite to eat. 1

Her stomach was still empty when she returned to the planning department.

"Yvonne, where did you go during your lunch break?" Lynette immediately leaned over to gossip when she saw that Yvonne had come back.

Yvonne switched on the computer and replied vaguely, "I went for lunch.”

"Where did you go?" Lynette stared at Yvonne's face without moving, wanting to read her expression.

Yvonne simply lowered her head. "I went out."

"Really?" Lynette touched her chin. "Why didn't you ask me to come along when you went out for lunch?"

"Next time, next time." Yvonne simply answered, trying to sweep that question under the carpet. This belongs to .

But Lynette was determined to not let her go this time. "Alright. Then don't forget to ask me to come along next time. I’d like to see what delicious food you eat outside. But Yvonne, are you hiding anything from m e? You’ve been acting strange and mysterious ever since you came to work at headquarters."

"Am I?" Yvonne was guilty for a moment.

Lynette snorted, "Of course. You didn't tag along when I asked you for lunch. You didn't go even when I asked you for a stroll in the company. I feel like we've drifted apart.”

Yvonne was slightly taken aback.

Now that Lynette said it out loud, it seemed so.

These days when Lynette invited her, she rejected it every single time.

She didn't even talk much to Lynette apart from work. Indeed, she had alienated Lynette a little.

Thinking of this, Yvonne felt guilty.

She held Lynette's hand and apologized, "I’m sorry, Lyn. I haven't been thinking about your feelings lately, I..."

"That’s fine." Lynette patted the back of her hand." Why are you being so sentimental? I'm not blaming it o n you. I'm saying these things to remind you that you can tell me anything. Don’t keep

everything to yourself and don’t forget that I'm always here for you."

"Lyn..." Yvonne was touched that she almost cried.

Lynette didn't know if she should cry or laugh. "Don’t act like this. It'll look like I bullied you."

She pulled a tissue out and stuffed it into Yvonne's hand. "Alright. Wipe your tears off and get back to work."

"Yeah." Yvonne nodded, then quickly adjusted her mood and immersed herself in work.

Yvonne bid her goodbye to Lynette when she was off work and went to the parking lot. She waited for Henry to get back to the villa together.

However, Henry didn't show up. It was his assistant instead.

"Madam, Mr. Lancaster will be working till late today. Let me send you home.” Joe unlocked the car and beckoned Yvonne to get in.

Yvonne didn’t move at all but looked up at the office building. She felt a little worried.

Henry stayed up all night yesterday and he had worked all day today. Now, he had to work overtime again.

'Can his body withstand this?’

"Joe, tell me honestly. Did something happen to the company?" Yvonne looked at Joe seriously.

Joe was surprised that Yvonne was aware of this. He pushed his glasses up slightly and replied, "Yes, madam. The company was attacked again."

"What? Is it from the same financial institution as last time?" Yvonne subconsciously held her bag chain tightly.

Joe shook his head. "Not just that, but government officials are involved as well this time."

"Offi... officials?" Yvonne exclaimed.

Joe sighed, "Yes, the Lancaster family was reported to be a suspect of tax evasion and jerry- building

construction projects. So the officials sent various departments over for inspections for the past two days. Since the inspections aren't complete yet, Mr. Lancaster will have to work overtime."

"How can this happen?" Yvonne's face went pale and she grasped Joe's arm. "Will Henry and the company b e alright?"

Joe smiled while pulling his arm back, "Madam, don't worry. Our company didn't do any of these things. Thus, nothing will happen. The person behind it just wanted to annoy us and take advantage of this chaos. He’s trying to knock us down by making our customers panic and doubt us."

"I see..." Yvonne sighed in relief, as long as Henry was fine.

"That’s right, madam. Don’t worry and get in the car. The inspection team will leave after tonight." Joe opened the car door.

Yvonne nodded and sat in.

She didn't talk much on the way back. All sorts of things were running through her mind.

It was almost seven o'clock in the evening when she reached the villa.

Sue came out to greet her. Her face was a little unsightly. "Madam.”

"Sue, what's the matter?" Did something happen?"

Yvonne asked concernedly.

Sue pointed to the villa. "The nuisance is here." "Who?" Yvonne was curious.

Sue snorted coldly, "Who else could it be? It’s the Conrad girl. She's here to look for Mr Lancaster. I tried all sorts of methods to drive her away. If I weren't afraid to hurt her, I would have asked the guard to throw her out. What annoys me the most is that she didn't allow me to call Mr Lancaster or you, madam. I’m so angry." 1

Yvonne ignored Sue's complaint. She was still in shock with her first statement. "Sue, did you just say that Jacqueline is here?"

"Yes, she's sitting in the living room now,” Sue said with her lips curled.

Yvonne's face sank. She lifted her foot and walked into the villa.

As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Jacqueline sitting on the sofa while enjoying her tea.

"Why are you here?" Yvonne asked while she walked over and put her bag aside.