CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 43: SO, SHE HAS A LOVE RIVAL

"The Patriarch?" Upon hearing this term, Sean Sinclair instinctively linked it to a gang leader.

"Are you sure the person who kidnapped you is the Patriarch?"

Jessica Hart reacted emotionally, "I heard it myself, how could it be fake?"

"Alright, Jessica, we can leave this matter to the police to handle, they will investigate thoroughly. The most important thing for you now is to recover well and not think too much."

Under Sean Sinclair’s comforting, Jessica Hart’s emotions gradually calmed down.

In a café, Stella Fletcher met with Vivian Lynch, both having afternoon tea together. Riley Hawthorne was worried about her going alone, so she suggested accompanying her.

"Vivian, who is this?"

Stella Fletcher’s gaze fell on Riley Hawthorne.

"Stella, this is my sister-in-law Riley Hawthorne," Vivian Lynch extended her hand to introduce Riley Hawthorne.

Riley Hawthorne extended her hand with a smile, "Hello! I’m Caden Hawthorne’s sister, Riley Hawthorne."

Upon hearing this, Stella Fletcher looked surprised, "Then aren’t you truly a high-society lady?"

Riley Hawthorne nodded with a smile, "I guess so!"

"I never thought that one day I, Stella Fletcher, could meet a socialite. Miss Hawthorne, hello! I’m Stella Fletcher, Vivian Lynch’s close friend." Stella Fletcher was excited, quickly extending her hand to shake Riley Hawthorne’s, "Indeed, high-society ladies are different, not only do they have beautiful faces, but also great figures."

"You’re pretty too!" Riley Hawthorne smiled, "Now I realize, all the friends around my sister-in-law are beauties."

Upon hearing this, Stella Fletcher smiled sheepishly and couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Miss Hawthorne, is your high-society life particularly exciting? Are there various banquets and social events every day?"

Riley Hawthorne chuckled softly, "Not entirely, actually, there are a lot of troubles too. But Vivian’s arrival has brought a lot of different colors to our family."

Vivian Lynch lowered her head, slightly embarrassed, "It’s not as exaggerated as you say."

At that moment, the waiter brought exquisite snacks and coffee. Stella Fletcher took a piece of cake and tasted it, praising it, "This tastes really good, premium cafes are indeed different."

Riley Hawthorne elegantly savored her coffee, "This café is where my brother often brings me to; the ambiance and flavor are quite nice."

"Then aside from attending banquets, what else do you usually do?" Stella Fletcher continued to ask.

"I like music and traveling, going to different places to see different sceneries."

"Sounds so relaxing. I really envy your life." Stella Fletcher sighed.

Seeing Stella Fletcher and Riley Hawthorne chatting happily, Vivian Lynch looked on, a gratifying smile on her face, "Everyone has their own way of living, Stella, didn’t we have a good time in the past too?"

Stella Fletcher nodded slightly, "It’s just that now I see less of Vivian, I’m really not used to it."

Upon hearing this, Riley Hawthorne immediately patted her chest, saying, "My sister-in-law’s friends are my friends too, Stella. In the future, if you ever feel bored, you can find me to hang out too!"

Then, the two exchanged contact information.

"By the way, Vivian, the police found Jessica Hart."

At the mention of this, Vivian Lynch’s face slightly changed.

"Who is Jessica Hart?" Upon hearing this, Riley Hawthorne looked puzzled.

"Jessica Hart is the one who smeared Vivian online. She used to be friends with Vivian, and she went missing not long ago, even Sean Sinclair couldn’t find her. Eventually, she was found in an abandoned factory, and reportedly, she was injured."

After hearing Stella Fletcher’s account, Riley Hawthorne seemed to realize something, could this matter have been done by her brother?

"Alright, we’ve gathered together with great difficulty, let’s not mention irrelevant people." Vivian Lynch quickly changed the topic.

Riley Hawthorne agreed, picking up the pink cake on the table, "Right, right, let’s quickly try this little cake, it’s delicious."

Time flew by, and an afternoon passed in no time.

As they bid farewell to Stella Fletcher, they agreed to meet for a gathering next time.

"Sister-in-law, let’s go home!" Riley Hawthorne took Vivian Lynch’s hand and headed towards her luxury car.

At this moment, a woman’s joyful voice came from behind, "Riley, is that you?"

Upon hearing the voice, Riley Hawthorne stopped, turned to look at the woman calling her.

Riley Hawthorne looked at the woman before her, a hint of confusion in her eyes. The woman wore a stylish dress, her makeup refined, and her demeanor elegant.

"Who are you?" Riley Hawthorne asked.

The woman smiled as she approached, "Riley, don’t you remember me? I’m Yara York! My sister is Yvonne York."

Upon hearing this name, Riley Hawthorne suddenly realized, "Oh, so it’s you!"

She had met Yara York only once, and it was when they were children; if she hadn’t mentioned it, Riley Hawthorne wouldn’t have remembered what she looked like.

"I didn’t expect you to return to the country." Yara York said with joy, "Recently, how has Caden been?"

Facing Yara York’s greeting, Riley Hawthorne furrowed her brows, reflexively looking towards Vivian Lynch.

Yara York then focused her attention on Vivian Lynch, speaking with curiosity, "Riley, who is this?"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce you, this is my sister-in-law, Vivian Lynch." Riley Hawthorne hooked her arm around Vivian Lynch, introducing her to Yara York, a hint of pride flashing in her eyes.

"What?" Upon hearing this, Yara York looked astonished, "She... she’s your sister-in-law? Caden got married?"

"What else?" Riley Hawthorne raised her brows.

"This can’t be, your brother getting married is such a major event, why wasn’t it spread, and no banquet held. Riley, you must be lying to me, right?" Yara York clearly didn’t believe it was true.

"What’s the problem? My brother’s secret marriage, isn’t it allowed?" Riley Hawthorne replied indifferently.

"She’s your sister-in-law, then what about my sister?" Yara York became anxious, pointing at Vivian Lynch, a hint of fury flashing in her eyes.

"Your sister?" Upon hearing this, Riley Hawthorne couldn’t help but laugh, "Yara York, your sister liking my brother, what’s that got to do with us? Besides, your sister is abroad right now, probably doesn’t even know!"

From their conversation, Vivian Lynch gleaned some information.

This girl before her, she has a sister named Yvonne York, who likes Caden Hawthorne; in other words, her rival in love.

However, the person is currently overseas and is unaware of Caden Hawthorne’s marriage.

Vivian Lynch finally understood the drama, realizing she indeed had a love rival. Judging by the other’s attire, her sister should also be a high-society lady, right?

Yara York’s face turned extremely unpleasant, she glared at Vivian Lynch, her eyes filled with hostility. "What tricks did you use to make Caden marry you?"

Vivian Lynch furrowed her brow slightly, just about to say something, but Riley Hawthorne spoke first, "Yara York, don’t go too far! My brother and my sister-in-law are truly in love, it’s not for you to question."