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    “What did I do wrong?” Alice could hardly believe she was being med. In her mind, her only


    mistake had been acting against Yvette without first uncovering the truth about her background.


    Given another chance, Alice would have made sure to investigate thoroughly before plotting her


    revenge, ensuring no one could trace it back to her.


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    “Why are you wasting your breath for her?” Yvette smirked and turned to Jake, who’d arrived just


    earlier.


    “Take her to the underground boxing’ring. Let her experience what it’s like to be thrown into that


    hell,” she instructed coldly.


    “Got it, boss,” Jake replied respectfully.


    The moment Alice heard she was being sent to the underground boxing ring, fear gripped her, and


    she trembled uncontrobly.


    “No! I don’t want to go to the underground boxing ring-


    “You have no choice,” Jake interjected since he knew that Yvette despised noise. With swift


    efficiency, he stuffed a rag into Alice’s mouth and carried her away.


    “Thank you, Yvie,” Madison said gratefully. She could have died at the underground boxing ring or


    be crippled if it hadn’t been for Yvette’s help.


    Not only had Yvette saved Madison, but she had also given her the chance to take revenge with her


    own hands. With her ordinary background, Madison would never have been able to confront Alice


    on her own.


    “There’s no need to be so polite,” Yvette said warmly as she pulled a small jar of ointment from her


    pocket. “This is for scar removal. Apply it once a day, and in about a month, the scars will fade


    completely.


    “Yvie…” Madison’s eyes welled up with tears. She hadn’t expected Yvette to be so considerate. No


    girl wanted to live with scars, and she was no exception.


    Madison had already made peace with the idea of wearing long sleeves for the rest of her life, so


    this unexpected kindness felt like a gift from Heaven.


    “Yvie, from now on, you’re like a real sister to me! I’ll do whatever you say.”


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    After Madison left, Jake shuffled into the ssroom once more.


    “Boss, someone’s been quietly digging into your whereabouts, trying to uncover Master Xev’s true


    identity.


    Yvette pursed her lips, a flicker of annoyance crossing her face. She had stayed under the radar for


    so long, but it seemed one brief appearance as Master Xey was enough to attract attention.


    “Find out who’s investigating me, and once you do, you know what to do.”


    If they were foolish enough toe after Yvette, she wouldn’t hesitate to strike back.


    “Understood, boss. I’ve got it covered.” Jake nodded firmly. After all the years of working by her


    side, he knew exactly how she operated.


    “Oh, and there’s something else unusual happening. KW Corporation has started targeting the


    Roberston family. I looked into it, and there’s no apparent grudge between them. It doesn’t make


    sense.”


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    KW Corporation was backed by the Shadow Alliance. Hence, whatever the corporation did was


    usually on the alliance’s orders.


    “Why would the Shadow Alliance suddenly waste their time on a small, insignificantpany?”