After marrying my boss (Anna)
Chapter 376

Chapter 376

“Anna, Michael, nice to meet you,” Yvette greeted us like how Steven addressed us.

I flashed her a polite smile. Meanwhile, Michael only nodded slightly at her, devoid of expression.

When Yvette looked at Michael, I caught a glimpse of unmistakable admiration that flashed across hereyes.

As I observed her discreetly, I noticed that she had been scanning the whole restaurant excitedly eversince she stepped into the place. It seemed she was over the moon to have the chance for a meal in afive-star restaurant. Apart from that, she could barely take her eyes off Michael.

“Yvette, please take a seat first,” I uttered placidly, breaking her reverie.

Wearing a look of sheer blissfulness, Yvette seemed oblivious to my presence. In an instant, I could nothelp but dislike her even more.

“Yvette, how old are you? What do your parents do?” I cut the crap right after Steven sat down with her.I put on my brightest smile and tried to look as sincere as possible.

“Anna, aren't we here for a meal? But why do you sound like an officer probing for information?” Stevenresponded preemptively with a hint of displeasure written all over his face. He was seemingly trying tostop me from asking Yvette all those questions.

I refuted casually, “Take it easy. I'm just chatting with Yvette. After all, it will take quite a while before thedishes are served. Yvette, you don't mind that, do you?”

Shooting Steven a glance, I felt a prickle of annoyance. Hmph! Does he know that I'm sounding her outfor his sake? I need to ensure she does not have an ulterior motive to be with him!

“Anna, no issue at all. I'm twenty-one years old, and my parents are just general workers,” Yvettereplied briefly.

I could sense she lacked confidence when mentioning that her parents were general workers.

“Oh! That sounds great! We're from the village too.” I sounded casual.

So her parents are just general workers? But how could the daughter of the general workers afford allthese branded outfits? I had a feeling that she was a good-for-nothing spendthrift.

Since she's not from a well-to-do family, doesn't she know the importance of leading a simple andpractical life? How could she spend extravagantly instead? I bet she must be telling lies or having somepersonality issues.

“Anna, I heard from Steven that you used to work in this city before marrying Michael?” Yvette switchedthe topic at once. After flashing a glance at me, she turned to cast a look at Michael.

There was not even the slightest bit of change in Michael's countenance. He lifted the glass of waterand took a sip without sparing Yvette a glance.

“Oh yeah! Yvette, I have told you that Michael is a millionaire and possesses a lot of properties before.Joyful Success Advertisements, which is deemed the largest in the city, is one of his businesses. Otherthan that, he has shares in hotel franchises and real estate too!” Steven cut me off by changing the

topic and babbling about Michael instead.

I furrowed my brows at Steven's impulsiveness. Undeniably, I was displeased when he blabberedabout Michael's wealth. No doubt, anyone could get to know more about him by searching online.However, I felt it was unwise to reveal so much to Yvette before we could get to know her better.

“Wow! Michael, you are already so capable at such a young age!” Yvette's eyes lit up in an instant withgleams of wonder.

“Please excuse me. I need to use the washroom.” I glared at Steven and picked up my bag to head forthe washroom.

The moment I got to my feet, Yvette gasped, “Ah! Anna, the bag you're holding is the latest design fromLV, am I right? It costs almost two hundred thousand! My goodness! You're really rich!”

Her eyes widened in sheer disbelief as she fastened her gaze on the bag in my hand.

Sensing her penetrative gaze, I lowered my head to look at my bag instinctively. However, I had neverreally been into all the so-called designer brands. Thus, I was unaware that it actually cost almost twohundred thousand! Good gracious! How could such an ordinary-looking bag cost so much!

Undoubtedly, she was a materialistic girl who was a freeloader. If not, how could someone from anordinary family know that my bag is the latest design of the year with only one glimpse?

“She can easily grab handfuls of bags like this and doesn't even realize how much they cost!” Michael,who had remained silent for quite a while, piped out exaggeratively.

I was startled by his unusual brags. As far as I knew, he had never sounded insolent like someone filthyrich before. It seemed he was doing so deliberately in the face of Yvette.

“Ah! You can easily grab handfuls of these bags! Anna, you and Michael are really rich! I'm envious ofyou for owning such eye-catching bags!” Yvette heaved a sigh admiringly.

Apparently, Michael's words had whipped her up. When she turned to look at me again, there wereinexplicit glitters in her eyes. I could not help but grimace at her repulsive reaction. It was as thoughshe was trying to get closer to me in a way.

“Haha, I'm not really particular with these items. Any brand is fine for me, as long as I like the design.” Ichuckled, not knowing what else to say.

“It's really a blessing for Steven to have such a well-off sister like you! If we happen to be in a situationafter getting married, you and Michael will surely lend us a hand, won't you?” Yvette asked tactfully.

At the same time, she continued to scan me from head to toe gleefully as she did not sense mydispleasure.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement again the moment she caught a glimpse of my dress, but she didnot comment anything on that. At that moment, I did not expect that I was wearing a dress that cost afew hundred thousand!

“Of course. Since Steven is my brother, I'll surely lend him a hand if he's in deep water,” I repliedmatter-of-factly.

Even though Yvette seemed to have a point, I could sense that she was hinting at something. Could it

be she's hinting at me to support them financially?

Moments later, she turned to look at Steven and yelled out, “Steven, you mentioned that it's hard as h*llto buy a car that costs five hundred thousand, didn't you? But look at your sister! Even her bag costsalmost two hundred thousand! I bet it must be easy as pie for her to buy us a car!”

I was utterly speechless. It never came to my mind that she had the audacity to say so in our faces. Inan instant, I was even repulsed by her greed. How ridiculous! Why should Michael spend five hundredthousand to buy a car for her?

“Yvette, don't you think that a car that costs five hundred thousand is a bit too costly for villagers likeus? I'm sure you know that we can't afford it,” I mocked as I was seated again. As I looked intently ather, there was a flicker of sheer coldness in my eyes.

Hearing that, Yvette was dumbfounded. I bet it never occurred to her that I would throw a wet blanketover her on the spot. Nonetheless, she flashed me a sweet smile and retorted eloquently, “Anna, you'reSteven's sister. Not to mention, your husband is the wealthiest man in Avenport. Now that your brotheris getting married, won't we become the laughing stock if we don't even have a car? By then, we'll onlybring shame to you, and Michael too, isn't it?”

Unable to stifle my simmering fury, I fumed, “Yvette, don't you feel that this is too much? Why shouldMichael and I give you five hundred thousand to buy a car? In my opinion, you seem to be taking fulladvantage of us! Do you think you have the right to make us foot the bills for all your expenses justbecause you're married to Steven?”

Right that instant, I could not resist feeling that her mind was prevailed by her repulsive greed. I even

doubted if she entered a relationship with Steven because of Michael and me. Does she havesomething up her sleeve all this while?