Meanwhile , Alfredo couldn't help but frown . But he was a man who valued his public image above all else , and he wouldn't lose his composure in front of the Padilla family . " Calm down , Harry , " he said in a gentle voice while gesturing Harry to take a seat on the sofa . " Now , tell me exactly what happened . " Harry had always been well - behaved and sensible in front of him . This kind of impulsiveness simply didn't sound like Harry . Sitting on the sofa , Harry straightened up with an aggrieved expression . " Mr. Duckworth , I never meant any harm . Yesterday , after Yvette entered , she walked right inside without a single word . I tried to engage her in conversation , but she completely ignored me . And when I politely asked her to remove her mask , she refused . She was acting so suspiciously . I was terribly concerned that someone with ill intentions might have slipped into the party ... " After a pause , he stood up , bowed to Alfredo deeply , and said with respect , " Mr. Duckworth , I'm sorry . I was wrong . " Alfredo immediately bought his story , finding his actions excusable . Harry had always defended the Duckworth family's reputation and interests . Roderick , on the other hand , was always hanging out with the wrong crowd and would sometimes bring unsavory characters home . It made sense that Harry would be overly vigilant and think that way . " It wasn't your fault . " Alfredo helped Harry up . Raymond was burning with rage . It wasn't Harry's fault ? Was it Yvette's fault then ? " Mr. Duckworth ! " He couldn't help raising his voice , his tone thick with indignation . " Did Ms. Hawley have to inform anyone beforehand that she was coming home ? Besides , she said already that this is her home . But he directly reached out to take off her mask , and he even accused her of stealing his bracelet ... " " I'm sorry . I was wrong . " Harry pursed his lips , looking very much respectful , and then bowed to Raymond . 06:42 Chapter 17 : 1288 Vouchers He seemed genuinely sincere . But Raymond didn't fall for it . " Your apology isn't for me . You owe Ms. Hawley one . Hearing this , Alfredo couldn't help but frown , finding Raymond a bit too much . Raymond had always been obedient . Why had he become so aggressive and even a bit unreasonable the moment Yvette came back ? " Enough , " Alfredo said , his expression calm . " This matter ends here . " Raymond was so furious that his hands wouldn't stop trembling . Alfredo was Yvette's father , and he should make things right for her . How could he just let Harry off so easily ? As if oblivious to Raymond's reaction , Alfredo asked Harry , " Where did you go last night ? Rena said you didn't come home . She was very worried . " Harry hesitated for a second before saying , " I stayed at a hotel ... I didn't want my parents to get the wrong idea . " Then it occurred to Alfredo - Harry's parents were both profit - driven people . If they had learned about what had happened yesterday , they might have thought the Duckworth family didn't value Serena . Serena and her mother were already having a difficult time in the Padilla family . If Alfredo hadn't run into Serena by chance , he would never have known how tough her life had been in the countryside . His probing gaze settled on Harry , and he instantly realized that , given Harry's financial situation , he'd opt for a motel rather than a hotel . But the Duckworth's villa was spacious enough , and the idea of Harry staying in a motel didn't sit right with him . " Stay here tonight , " he said . " You can also keep Serena company . I'm afraid she might not be used to living here . " Inviting Harry to stay was a carefully considered decision . If only Serena lived here , perhaps Yvette would overthink it . But with Harry also here , it would appear that Alfredo was simply looking after Kelvin's loved ones . Yvette was always sensible . When she was little , Kelvin had even held her in his arms . Alfredo didn't think she would be so rude as to drive Harry away . 06:42 Chapter 17 288 Vouchers He was sure that as long as Serena stayed , as time went by , Yvette would see her good qualities and gradually come to like her . Yvette was generous and gentle . He believed she'd become good friends with Serena . Harry nodded . Meanwhile , he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the door . Before entering , he had deliberately left it slightly ajar . Serena was right . Yvette was standing outside , her eyes meeting his . He arched an eyebrow at her a smug and provocative gesture . Chapter 18 2881 / andy