Chapter 40


    Yasmin was shocked by this. She lowered her head and greeted, “Grandpa.”


    “What did you say to Roxy? Why did she nch at your words?” Arthur asked.


    She hadn’t expected him to overhear every word of their conversation downstairs. She said,


    “Nothing much. We just had a small argument.”


    She thought he wanted to tell her off for daring to teach his precious granddaughter a lesson. To her


    surprise, Arthur nodded approvingly. “You did the right thing, Yasmin.”


    Yasmin was stunned. She looked up at him. Arthur smiled and said, “Roxy’s parents have spoiled


    her rotten, so she’s always been obnoxious and precocious. It’s good for her to have someone like


    you to take her down a notch or two. This way, she won’t dare to step a toe out of line anymore.”


    Yasmin’s heart settled back in her chest at his words. She hadn’t expected Arthur to be so


    understanding. It had been two years since she’d married ke. Though Arthur had always been


    nice to her, he’d never spoken to her privately like this. This was actually their first proper


    conversation.


    “As thedy of the Ford family, Yasmin, you shouldn’t be so soft toward others. Retaliate when you


    need to. You can’t be too down–to–earth,” Arthur continued.


    Yasmin’s lips twitched. “Are you telling me to retaliate against your family, Grandpa?”


    “We’re all family here. It’s fine as long as you don’t take anyone’s life.” Arthur stroked his beard.


    “You need to understand one thing–when trying to survive in an affluent family, being weak will onlyC0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    make you fall prey to those stronger than you.


    “If you want to be more powerful, you have no choice but to make yourself more forceful and


    dominant. If you’re too dependent on someone, you’ll be left high and dry if the person you rely on


    disappears one day. You’re 22 this year, Yasmin. It’s time for you to understand these things.”


    Arthur hadn’t spoken to Yasmin about this in the past because he felt she was still young. But now


    that Giselle was bold enough to


    read rumors everywhere and even make headlines because of ke, Arthur thought it was high


    time for Yasmin to be stronger.


    Yasmin looked at him dazedly. “Why are you telling me these things, Grandpa?”


    “Because in my heart, you’re a much better fit for the position of ke’s wife.” It was also why


    Arthur had agreed to let Yasmin marry ke two years ago. Everyone said she was in it


    ‘Are you fantasizing about ke?” Roxy was back. She lost her appetite when she saw the


    leftovers on the table. So, she stood by the table and spoke to Yasmin sarcastically.


    Now that everyone was gone, Yasmin rolled her eyes in response. “Stop trying to cause trouble


    where it’s not needed, Roxy.”


    “I’m just trying to talk some sense into you. If you knew what was good for you, you’d leave ke


    alone. Now that Giselle’s pregnant, I’m sure it won’t take long for her to move into Ford Residence.


    When the timees, she’ll be the actualdy of the household. And you will have to get the hell


    out of here.”


    Yasmin didn’t respond. Roxy thought she was scared and continued, “I’m giving you some advice,


    Yasmin. Don’t get on my bad side. Otherwise, I’ll settle the score with you–old and new–when


    you’ve been kicked to the curb.


    “Don’t forget that I’m the daughter of the Ford family. It would do you good to be more obedient


    when around me. Otherwise…”


    “What?” Yasmin looked up at her.


    “Otherwise, I’ll make you pay the price for your disrespect!” Roxy said haughtily.


    “I


    Yasmin smiled and walked over to her, stopping when she was beside Roxy. She whispered, Do


    you know what I saw on your table when I went to your roomst month to get a coat for you?”


    Roxy seemed to think of something. She jolted and asked diffidently, “What was it?”


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    “I saw a medical chit for an abortion, and your name was indicated for the patient’s name. Yasmin


    hadn’t wanted to say anything about it when she saw the medical chitst month. It was too bad


    Roxy insisted on provoking her time and time again. She had no choice but to step up to the fight.


    The blood drained from Roxy’s face at her words. She red daggers at Yasmin, wanting nothing


    more than to rip her throat out. “I won’t let you off the hook if you have the nerve to tell anyone


    about that.”


    Yasmin said coolly, “As long as you stop trying to provoke me, there will only be peace and


    harmony between us.”


    Roxy was so mad that she stomped her foot. Yasmin ignored her and headed upstairs. When she


    got there, she saw Arthur holding onto his walking cane while standing in the middle of the stairs


    and looking at her meaningfully.


    for the money, but he could tell she was na?ve and guileless.


    Someone with her personality could be groomed into someone who was smart and gentle. She was


    much better than other women who grew up with schemes and trickery.


    Yasmin didn’t expect Arthur to have such a good impression of her. She was surprised. Arthur


    continued, “Annalise’s personality has be a little twisted since falling sick. You don’t have to


    take her words to heart. Just let her rant, then let it go.”


    “I understand.” Yasmin nodded. Indeed, Annalise had gotten obsessed with having a grandchild


    since falling sick. She would asionally have people send herbs to her, saying that they would


    increase her chances of getting pregnant.


    “Mr. Ford Senior, it’s time for you to take your medication.” A maid came upstairs with Arthur’s


    medication.


    Arthur waved at Yasmin. “You can go back to your room, Yasmin. I have to take my medication


    now.”


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    “Okay.” Yasmin saw him off. After that, she returned to her and ke’s bedroom. When they were


    newlyweds, they’d stayed at Ford Residence for a month.


    When she was at the door, she heard ke talking to Annalise. “From now on, stop ordering her


    around and telling her to do the things that the maids should be doing.”


    At his words, Annalise took in his poker face. “Be honest with me, ke. What are your genuine


    thoughts on Yasmin? If you do have feelings for her, get her pregnant and make my wishe


    true. But if you’re truly scornful of her, give her some money and get divorced.


    “I know you were upset with Stuart Starr for forcing you into marrying Yasmin two years ago. After


    all, he threatened you with thepany’s trade secrets. I wasn’t happy about it, either. If not for


    Arthur liking her, I wouldn’t even have spent a second in herpany.”