Chapter 265: The Original Story of Owen Yates
Owen's POV
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air as I sat alone by the window, fingers wrapped around the warm ceramic cup. Rain tapped softly on the glass, a steady rhythm that let my thoughts wander deeper.
William Yates... that bastard.
I clenched my jaw, recalling everything that man had done. Married Owen's mother for love—or so she believed. Used her name and money to build his empire, then tossed her aside when she was no longer "useful." And what for? A mistress. Lexi. And a golden child named Andrew.
"Pathetic..." I muttered under my breath.
In the first life, karma waited patiently. Lexi and Andrew turned their backs on William the moment things crumbled. The empire he'd stolen fell apart, and he died a nobody—no love, no legacy.
In the second life, Owen changed everything. He didn't just let it slide—he tore everything William built brick by brick. Lexi was ruined. Andrew? He never even rose. But the part that still puzzled me most... was Yvette.
I swirled the coffee slowly, watching the spiral like it might give me answers.
Yvette Jennings...
A woman who publicly declared her disdain for Owen. Called him a simp, a parasite, a weakling. But still... she invested in William's business. Her wealth—on par with the Nocturnes—funneled into the Yates family. Not out of love, but because of a vow. A promise.
Even when she was cold. Even when she belittled him. She never cheated. Never once crossed that line. Not even with Randall, the man she called her Prince Charming.