Chapter 12 Can't Win His Affection Yakira proceeded with the hospitalization procedures for Sharlene , helped Sharlene settle in . and then called the Just Compensation Management Office . But the staff told her Patricia was in charge of the demolition , and she had to talk to Patricia . Right now , getting the compensation was Yakira's top priority , so she called Patricia and set up a meeting without thinking too much . They met at a cafe opposite the Blanchard Group . " Ms. McDowell , I asked you out today for the demolition matter , " Yakira said , cutting to the chase . She didn't have anything else to talk to Patricia about anyway . Patricia picked up the cup , sipped coffee , and then said slowly , " Ms. Wilkinson , we've done some digging . Though the place is under your name , it's Mr. Wilkinson who's been living there these years . I'm afraid you'll have to talk to him about this . If he refuses to move out after we transfer you the money , it'll be troublesome for us . " " Ms. McDowell , I'm the owner . If I sign . I'm entitled to the demolition compensation . " Yakira said coldly . Patricia remained unfazed . " Indeed , you're right . But if he doesn't move out , we'll have to resort to tough means , which will affect the company's reputation negatively . " " Is this your decision or Brayden's ? " Yakira asked straightforwardly Obviously , Patricia was making things difficult for her . She was the house owner . Why would she need others ' consent ? Instead of answering her question , Patricia said , " Bray always puts the company first . " Yakira's chest tightened as she gripped the cup tightly . Noticing this , Patricia curved her lips slightly " Ms. Wilkinson , as long as you talk Mr. Wilkinson into moving out , I'll proceed with the 05:47 Chapter 12 Can't Win His Affection matter . You can have your money without a penny less Yakira lowered her head and fell silent for a while . " Then she looked up and said . " Ms. McDowell , you don't need to target me by doing this . I'm only back this time for the money , and I'll leave right after I obtain it . " Patricia's gaze turned cold . " What do you mean ? " " You know the answer exactly . You and I are both women , and I know what you're thinking exactly . " Yakira smiled . " It'll do you nothing but good if I get the money and leave . But if I don't , I'll have no choice but to go to Brayden . I presume that you don't wanna see me having any unnecessary contact with him , right ? " Patricia pulled a long face as she listened to Yakira's words . She slowly clenched her hands on the table into fists . Yakira smiled imperceptibly She had experienced a lot during these past five years and was no longer that delicate princess protected by her father " I'll wait to hear from you , Ms. McDowell With that , she stood up and strode out of the cafe , feeling great . The sound of a cup shattering rang out She glanced back , smiling . " Mr. Blanchard , I've looked into it . The man with Mrs. Blanchard at the airport is Conrad Kirk , the boss of CK Design Studio in Peraham . Mrs. Blanchard works for him " Deon put the file in front of Brayden . Picking it up , Brayden saw that Conrad was still unmarried . His expression instantly brightened up a little . " And I ... also found that Mrs. Blanchard's two kids are of the same age as Mr. Daron . 05:47 - Chapter 12 Can Win His A / G 17 They're five - year - olds Mr. Brayden , her son's figure from the back looks very much like that the three kids are siblings of Mr. Daron Could it be that Deon probed cautiously Triplets were common nowaday Brayden's gaze deepened as the back of the boy that day at the airport emerged in his mind Deon was right - the resemblance was striking He knew Daron was at home that day , or he would have mistaken that boy for Daron Was there something else Yakira wasn't telling him ? He stood up , his icy gaze tinged with anger " Arrange a paternity test . I want the results as soon as possible , " he commanded sternly Before Deon could nod , he had already stridden out Yakira went to the hospital to stay with Sharlene for a while . Then Sharlene urged her to go home to be with Minnie and Abel She could only come back . In fact , she was concerned about Minnie and Abel , too . Abel was particularly worrying - he had been down these days . She had been too busy with Sharlene's condition and the demolition matter and hadn't been able to deal with Abel's condition . Back at the apartment , she opened the door , changed into her slippers , and then was about to close the door out of her habits , only to see Brayden at the door " You ... " He walked inside before she could ask anything . " What now , Mr. Blanchard ? " she followed him in quickly and questioned while pulling a long face . He had never come to her so frequently in the past . 05:47 Chapter 12 Can't Win His Affection 1268 vers When she had lived in the Blanchard's villa , he had been out dating Patricia every day . And after she had left him , he actually came to her place every day . Was this his thing ? Always coveting things and people that didn't belong to him ? Brayden looked at her , his gaze scrutinizing . " Yakira , is there something you're not telling me " " Her heart skipped a beat and then started to race She thought . " He knows about Minnie and Abel already ! " Noticing she had averted her gaze , Brayden was even more furious as he stepped closer to her " Sure enough , Yakira . You're hiding something . " " I'm not . " she blurted out . Meanwhile , she tried to calm down and thought about it . She knew Brayden well . If he knew about Minnie and Abel , he wouldn't come here and confront her . Instead , he'd snatch them away from her if he did care about them . If he didn't care about them , well , he wouldn't bother coming here at all . So , she changed the subject directly . " Mr. Blanchard , great timing . This is the revised divorce agreement . Could you please take a look ? If you find it satisfying , please sign it . " She picked up the divorce agreement from the table and handed it over to Brayden . Brayden glanced at her deeply before taking it over . She deleted stating the cause of their divorce as his impotence , and other terms remained unchanged . She'd leave with nothing . " Here . " She handed him a pen . He crumpled the agreement and pulled her closer to him . " You want a divorce this much ? " 05 : 471 Chapter 12 Cant Win His Affection . 248 Vouchers " Yes , " she answered firmly while looking at him . Ilis icy gaze was gradually tinged with fury , and he tightened his grip on her wrist . She said . " Mr. Blanchard , I'm sorry that my father set you up back then . You now have your freedom back . I'll move on with my life , and you get to be the woman you love . " She couldn't win his affection , and she was tired of trying . Letting go of him would be a relief for her , too . " Yakira , did you ever think about the child when you said that ? " " The child ? " Yakira's expression changed drastically . He said icily . " Do you know ....