Chapter 170: The Extraordinary Encounter in This Life
If she could pour the soup on Yvonne, her fair and delicate skin would be burned and she would be ugly for a long time even without scars.
By then, she’s still a beauty and wouldn’t feel inferior.
Thinking of this, Jessica held the soup barrel with both hands when no one was watching her.
Then, she pushed hard.
The soup splashed.
Yvonne didn’t expect the soup barrel would fall down, and she went pale in a flash.
"Look out!"
Just then, someone shouted.
And she covered Yvonne with her own body!
The next moment, Yvonne was completely stunned. She just felt a girl running out of the chaos to shield her.
Yvonne’s blood ran cold after seeing that person clearly.
"Quick! Call emergency and send her to the hospital!"
Yvonne got up quickly from the ground. At this point, she didn’t care if she was an idol or not, but held the girl who had shielded an entire barrel of boiling hot soup for her and was now scalded with burns all over her body!
"Tracy? How do you feel? Does it hurt? Don’t be afraid, we’ll be at the hospital soon." Her voice was so small that no one else heard her, but the girl in her arms did. "Goddess Yvonne... How do you... know my name..."
In this life, Tracy Lewis was no longer the same colleague who worked with her in the finance department and was the only one who supported her.
In this life, Tracy was just a small fan of hers. She protected her with her own body because she saw her idol was in danger.
It’s really amazing how people were connected to each other.
They were rare friends in real life, and she had helped Tracy fulfill her dream of promotion. But she didn’t expect that in this life, Tracy also worked at the Leinster Group and returned the favor in this way.
Tears were rolling down her cheeks.
At this time, Tracy’s colleagues came over to help her get up, and everyone was shocked to see the reaction of Yvonne. Some of them were flattered.
"Goddess Yvonne, don’t worry. Just leave Tracy to us, we’re her closest colleagues."
They were also shocked that Yvonne was crying so sadly for Tracy’s injury. And it didn’t look like acting.
People all over the world knew that although Yvonne was a diva, she couldn’t act and never took script offers.
In fact, it wasn’t that Yvonne couldn’t act. It was Zachary who didn’t allow her to act.
"Goddess Yvonne, there are too many people here. It’s too dangerous. Please come with us..."
Those colleagues from the finance department wanted to take her away. However, just then, an authoritative voice came.
"Anyone who dares to move another step will be kicked out of the Leinster Group forever!"
Yvonne was giving cold shoulder to Zachary during this time, and she didn’t tell him about her coming to the company today.
If he had been told, there wouldn’t have been so much trouble.
As soon as Zachary heard the news, he came down to look for her. But the Leinster Group was too big, even if he came over as fast as he could, he still put her in danger.
He was wearing a top-notch dark blue suit, his face looked sullen and gloomy.
"Take down the names of all those who kicked up a fuss today and deduct their bonus of this month."
Everyone was silent now.
People were terrified and couldn’t believe it.
A manager from another department tried to persuade him after seeing this scene.
"Mr. Leinster... Why don’t you... forget it this time?
"After all, there’s nothing wrong with asking their idol for an autograph, and it didn’t happen when other stars came before. We can only say that... Mrs. Leinster is really popular. It’s an understandable mistake." If he really decided to punish them, he would only cause public anger and people would say that Zachary was abusing the public trust.
...
But Zachary was just and stern, "It’s me who run this world-class company.
"We’re always getting along with the politicians, business tycoons, celebrities and superstars.
"The staff hound people like that under the name of the Leinster Group. How will these people look at us in the future? Can’t you be more civilized as a fan?"
"Yes, yes, yes..." That manager also ventured to propose. Seeing that Zachary didn’t listen to him, he would not say anything.
"Or do you think the workload is too huge and want to shift the responsibility?"
"No, no, no. How could I... Mr. Leinster, I’m going to register the list now!"
He was the immediate superior.
When he gave the word, the subordinates didn’t dare to say much.
After Zachary finished, he looked at Yvonne.
His tone softened a bit, "Come with me."
"Wait a minute!"
Yvonne hadn’t said a word to him from the beginning to the end.
All this time, they didn’t talk to each other.
She spoke up suddenly, making him a bit surprised and he raised eyebrows, "What’s wrong?"
Mr. King standing beside him became nervous.
As Zachary’s personal secretary, he knew that they had been giving cold shoulders to each other lately.
With so many people around, it would be terrible if Mrs. Leinster embarrassed the president.
Of course, the president wouldn’t do anything to his wife, but his subordinates would get screwed.
But Yvonne just gathered her hair and said, "That employee was injured to save me just now, and everyone saw it. So... can she be excluded from the registration list?"
There are many different kinds of fans. Some were blind and some sensible.
Tracy just happened to be very close to her earlier and didn’t stalk or force her.
When the accident happened later, she had to rush towards her.
Zachary understood her meaning and said, "I know, the company will not punish her
this time, and will find her the best doctor and reimburse her medical expenses. As for bonuses and commendations, just follow the company’s process, she will be treated well."
Yvonne was relieved now and pursed her lips.
"But..."
"But what?" Her heart flipped.
"Why did the soup barrel suddenly fall down in your direction?"
His face was cold, then his eyes swept at everyone in the room.
"I don’t believe no one did this on purpose!"
Zachary was furious.
Everyone was flustered now.
If any one of them accidentally knocked down the soup barrel, it would be regarded as personal injury and that person should bear legal responsibility.
"It wasn’t me.... The soup barrel had been fine and it’s so heavy, it couldn’t have
been knocked over."
"Yeah, it’s so hot, everyone is staying away from it... Unless someone pushed it on purpose!"
"President, what should I do...?" Mr. King stepped forward.
"Check the surveillance, screen all the people who were closest to the soup barrel at the time, and turn them over to the police."
"Yes."
Yvonne went to the hospital to visit Tracy later.
She had also brought her favorite tiramisu cake, which she knew from that life as her colleague, as well as chocolate mocha coffee. Tracy was flattered.
Tracy was moderately scalded all over her body, and was swollen in many places. But fortunately, the doctor said that unlike Yvonne, no scars would be left permanently. As long as she used the best medicine and recovered properly, she wouldn’t have any scars in the future.
In other words, if this barrel of boiling soup were poured on Yvonne, she would be disfigured. Tracy was blessed and nothing serious would happen to her, despite she also suffered from great physical pain.
Finally, Tracy got good out of misfortune. She got a salary increase. The company also decided that she was injured at work this time, and paid her a pension of 150 thousand dollars. For an ordinary employee, she had to work for decades to earn this amount. Besides, the company directly helped her to settle down in Hiltonan, buy a house and pay the down payment. Her parents were ecstatic, and Tracy herself was also stunned.
...
Moreover, she also got the attention and sympathy of her idol. Many citizens said that she was the luckiest fan of Yvonne. The topic of "Yvonne spoiled fan" also dominated social media platforms.
As for Jessica.
She had escaped before Zachary came here, but the camera recorded what she had done. She would be put into jail.
Two years’ imprisonment for intentional assault.
Jessica’s life would be ruined. With such a criminal record, she wouldn’t be employed by any big companies. Besides, a decent man would not marry her either.
This time, although Yvonne was fine, she was still in quite a shock.
Out of pity, Zachary didn’t want to argue about what happened before when his marriage proposal failed. Instead, he looked at her and said seriously, "Let’s talk about it."
Yvonne hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded, "Okay."
In his study.
He made a fine black tea on the table.
Yvonne sat down opposite him. Zachary said, "It’s already night, so I won’t give you green tea. You have sleep problems at night and wake up easily. Green tea will keep you awake."
"..."
Yvonne was silent, but she was moved and almost wanted to jump into his arms.
"I’ve thought about it for a while," said Zachary.
"Since you don’t want to have a wedding, you won’t.
"Anyway, we’re together now. We stay together and love each other.
"Although I feel that the ring and the wedding, were the things I should give you, you don’t want them. It’s okay if you insist. What’s important is that we are together.
"So, what do you think?"
Yvonne knew how long the man in front of her had struggled with his thoughts before making such a concession.
How she wanted to marry him and wear the ring he gave her! But she held back and even pinched her palm until it bled. "Zachary..."
"Huh?"
"We..."
She was biting her lip, but she looked unruffled, expressionless and emotionless.
"Get a divorce."
The room suddenly fell deadly silent.
Truly dead silence.
Deathly stillness.
The silence almost torn their hearts into pieces.
The man kept silent for a long time.
After a long time, Yvonne heard two words.
"Then reasons?"
Yvonne said, "I was only 19 when I promised you marriage.
"At that time, I was an ordinary girl. I didn’t have any fans, nor did I know what I wanted to do.
"I thought I would aspire to a marriage. I thought I would like to be Mrs. Leinster.
"But now, I have to face a lot of conflicts, like, having a wedding and then a baby... I don’t want a wedding or a baby. I just want to sing like this for the rest of my life."
Everyone in the world thought that Yvonne wouldn’t act. This time, it was also her first act.
She knew that when she took acting classes, her teacher and the people of Belline said that she was a natural actress. If she forayed into acting, she would become an Oscar winner.
But Zachary in this life, didn’t know.
He also thought she was incapable of acting, and he believed it.
"Yvonne, don’t you think your words are ridiculous?"
"Not ridiculous."
Yvonne stood up and looked at him coldly.
"You want me to marry you to be your wife, but I don’t want to be anyone’s wife. I want to be free and have plenty of time to work. All you do is to keep me from concerts and force me to rest. I’m sick of it!"