Mrs. Walker could only sigh and whisper, "People spend money on pets just for amusement. The Thompsons aren't short on cash, so let them spend it. Why are you getting so worked up over a trinket?"

"I can't stand seeing them together. To think Bennett broke up with me for some cheap tramp," Yolanda fumed, her eyes turning red.

"A marriage alliance between our families is a major affair. It's not something Bennett can just end with a simple 'breakup'," Mrs. Walker said, taking Yolanda's hand and patting it gently.

"Don't you worry. Since you were a child, have your father and I ever denied you anything you wanted? Bennett will be no exception."

"Okay." Yolanda's mood finally improved after hearing her mother's words.

She shot a cold glare at the back of Yvonne's head, thinking to herself, *Let the bitch enjoy her moment. It won't last long.*

After the auction, Bennett walked out of the estate with Yvonne.

Yvonne was in high spirits, having acquired quite a few beautiful pieces.

"I had the items sent to your apartment," Bennett said, gently ruffling her hair with a warm smile.

"My, what a generous expense, Mr. Bennett Thompson," Yvonne replied, winking playfully.

Yvonne never stood on ceremony with her Ben. Even if he plucked a star from the sky for her, she would accept it with open arms and tell him with a smile, "The star is beautiful. I love it."

Just as they stepped out of the estate, Bennett's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, his brow furrowing out of habit. He turned to Yvonne and said, "I'll go get the car. Wait here for me."

"Okay," Yvonne nodded, stopping at the bottom of the steps.

"Be good." Bennett gave her a small smile before turning and walking towards the parking lot, answering the call as he went.

It was Emma, and the moment he answered, she launched into an interrogation.

"Bennett, you broke up with

Yolanda? Who gave you permission to make such a decision on your own? Do you have any idea how heartbroken Yolanda is? Het health is already fragile, and she nearly ended up back in the hospital from the emotional distress.

Bennett, is this how I raised you? To be a man with no sense of responsibility or commitment? You will apologize to Yolanda right now and promise her you'll stop messing around with those unsavory women outside."

"Are you finished?" Bennett waited patiently for Emma to finish before speaking in a cool, detached tone.

"I was planning to find a time to explain this to you in person, but since you insist on asking now, I'll answer you. Yolanda and I are both adults We have the freedom to be in a relationship, and we each have the right to end it.

I have broken up with her. 'Broken up' means that from now on, our lives are separate. We'll go our own ways."

"Who gave you permission to break up? I don't approve!" Emma shrieked.

"My decision is enough. I don't need your approval. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up." Bennett had reached his car and ended the call without another word.

He got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and drove towards the estate entrance.

Yvonne was still waiting for him by the gate, with people passing by her from time to time.

Mrs. Walker and Yolanda were the last to emerge. Upon seeing Yvonne standing there, Yolanda deliberately charged towards her.

Yvonne, who had been looking down, saw a shadow rushing at her from behind and sidestepped with lightning-fast reflexes.

Yolanda missed her target and stumbled, nearly falling over. Fortunately, Mrs. Walker was right beside her and caught her in time.

Yolanda glared at Yvonne, her eyes filled with rage.

Mrs. Walker, also annoyed, spoke up. "Such a lack of manners and upbringing. No wonder all you know is how to seduce men. With your status all you can do is squeeze what you can out of men white you're young. Once you're old and faded..."